Rebecca Howard and Riddle Master (CAN). Photo by Leslie Wylie.
There are only two representatives of the North American contingent here at Luhmühlen and both are on a mission.
For Rebecca Howard (CAN) and Clark Montgomery (USA), Luhmühlen marks their first four-star back since Badminton last spring. To recall, it was an infamously disastrous incarnation of the event — treacherous footing coupled with a tough track resulted in only 44% of the starters making it around, one of the lowest completion rates of any CCI4* in recent history. Rebecca and her Riddle Master, as well as Clark and Loughan Glen, were among those for whom the finish flags hovered just out reach.
Fast forward a year and both pairs are back at it, with their super-talented horses in top form and nestled in the top 15 of a world-class field heading into cross-country tomorrow.
We caught up with Rebecca after her test, which scored a 42.5 for 15th place:
Best of luck to Rebecca and Rupert tomorrow!
Clear eyes, full hearts, Chinch power, can’t lose.
Check back soon for our post-dressage interview with Clark, who is in 9th on a 37.1.
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