Photo via Samantha
Will Faudress and Pawlow moved up one spot to win the CIC3* at Plantation Field this afternoon. Will and “Ernie” jumped double-clear and took advantage of one rail down from Karen O’Connor and Mandiba, who nonetheless finished with a weekend that I’m sure thrilled Karen. Buck Davidson continued a very consistent 2012 season with Ballynoecastle RM by finishing in third. Clark Montgomery followed his decisive advanced win at Plantation aboard Loughan Glen with a 4th on Universe. Clark’s wife Jess originally rode Universe and it has been really fun to see him develop with the Montgomery family. Marilyn Little-Meredith finished a good weekend in 5th with Karen and Veronica one spot behind in 6th. Phillip Dutton and company, including Boyd, Jan, and Jennie, took the next five spots.
CIC3* Results:
1. Will Faudree and Pawlow +0 49.5
2. Karen O’Connor and Mandiba +4 50.2
3. Buck and Ballynoecastle RM +0 50.4
4. Clark Montgomery and Universe +0 56.1
5. Marilyn Little-Meredith and RF Smoke on the Water +4 57.4
6. Karen O’Connor and Veronica +0 57.9
[Plantation Final Results]
Karen O’Connor and Marilyn Little-Meredith have just returned from a summer competition and horse shopping trip in Europe that stretched out so long that I was worried they wouldn’t return. However, they did return in full force today with three top-6 performances. Phillip finished two in the top 9 and Jan Bynny finished two in the top 12 with Syd Kent and Inmidair.
There were 10 double-clear rides in the CIC3* out of 33 show jumpers. Samantha is on her way back to Kentucky, but stay tuned tonight and Monday for much more from Plantation. Go eventing.
