Clark Montgomery and Universe show jumped a brilliant double-clear show jumping round at Badminton. Photo by Jenni Autry.
The first group of riders has finished the show jumping at Badminton. Super-reporter Jenni Autry is fiercely defending her position in the stands, so she is temporarily unavailable for play-by-play update. However, she’ll have an excellent view of the final drama, so stay tuned for her full update at the conclusion of today’s action.
For three North American riders, the day is already done. Colleen Rutledge and Shiraz had more than a few rails down, finishing with 24 penalties added to their cross-country score. But, Luke and Colleen are now the first horse/rider to complete 5th different CCI4* together, with no cross-country jumping penalties! Congrats to Colleen and her crew for such a huge accomplishment.
Rebecca Howard proudly sits at the top of the leaderboard of the first group that jumped– going double-clear today, and finishing on a score of 52.1. She almost finished on her dressage score with Riddle Master, but for two seconds (0.8) over the time on cross-country. I think we can forgive that…Well done, Rebecca!
Clark Montgomery also made a great showing at his debut with Universe. The “pingy little horse” (as Badminton Radio hosts described him yesterday) saved a bit of jumping for today, also going double -clear. I’m sure Clark is absolutely thrilled with Buzz, and they sit 8 places behind Rebecca on 60.7.
[First Group Show Jumping Results]
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The final American, Tiana Coudray and Ringwood Magister have not jumped yet. Tiana finished clear on cross-country yesterday to lie tenth, so she’ll be in the pressure cooker of the final group ahead. Good luck, Tiana! [Update: Tiana and Finn pulled two rails to finish 17th.]
It’s lunch break at Badminton right now, and the tension is building… will there be a Grand Slam winner? Will Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam continue their world domination? Will Jock Paget and Clifton Promise steal it from all of them? Show jumping resumes at 8:30am ET.
Show jumping videos:
Rebecca Howard and Riddle Master
