Mike Etherington-Smith has unveiled his designs for the second CCI5* of the year, where 21 horses and riders will tackle cross country on Saturday in Adelaide (Friday evening/Saturday early morning for other parts of the world). The weather has been stellar leading into this year’s running, which should make for excellent conditions for the horses tomorrow.
Mike’s taken us for a guided look around the track thanks to the effort of CrossCountryApp, and you can view the fence-by-fence preview in the embed above or here.
Fence 11 features a bounce into water. Photo courtesy of CrossCountryApp.
This is one of the most unique eventing properties in the world, featuring a road crossing that takes riders right into the heart of the city of Adelaide (and making for some excellent photos!). It’s an 11-minute optimum time with a total of 31 numbered questions and 47 total jumping efforts. Adelaide features a rather festive atmosphere, with spectators flocking to the parklands where cross country is held to enjoy a day out in the sun, making this one of the true spectator-friendly venues in the world.
Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture lead the CCI5* at Adelaide following dressage. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
Looking to the dressage results, we have FEI World Championships partnership Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture out in front, leading the way on a score of 27.4. Shenae is followed by another seasoned 5* pair in Hazel Shannon and Willingapark Clifford, who sit second on a score of 30.3. Andrew Cooper is in third on a score of 33.4 with Hey Arnold. You can view the full results from dressage across divisions here.
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- Andrew Cooper and Hey Arnold. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
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- 2024 winner David Middleton with WEC In the Money. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
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- Hazel Shannon and Willingapark Clifford. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
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- Jess Somerfield and Finch Farm Carpentaria. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.
Cross country will begin on Saturday at 12 p.m. in Adelaide, which is 10:30 p.m. on Friday ET / 7:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 a.m. Saturday BST / 4:30 a.m. Saturday CEST. You will be able to follow along live on Horse & Country here. Stay tuned for more content coming your way from Atalya Boytner, our boots on the ground this week!
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