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This is EN’s open thread from the first half of the Saturday rides. Click here for the second half rides. All .gifs are courtesy of the USEF Network. All score reports are provisional, so be sure to click on the above link to the scoreboard for official scores. Posts are organized with the latest rides at the top.
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Sally Cousins and Tsunami are double clear — 9th inside the time #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
A fall for Kate Chadderton and Collection Pass, at the big ditch and brush. Rider on her feet, looks as though she's walking after the horse
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) April 26, 2014
Kate Chadderton and Collection Pass — The Aussie pair had a great save at the trakehner (above), but looked a bit rattles at the water complex a fence later and collected a runout. The later had a fall at the ditch and brush.
Julie Norman and Consensus have a runout at 20b at the Normandy Bank #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Kevin Keane and Fernhill Fearless — Amateur Kevin Keane rode like a veteran, taking a few long routes and guiding Butterfly home 10 seconds over the time. It was later announced that Kevin was given 20 penalties at the Hollow. It looked to us like Kevin took the long route, but he might have crossed his tracks. Go KK!
Sarah Bullimore finishes clear with 8 time pens, a great accomplishment after a slightly sticky start. 60.7 to go forward.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) April 26, 2014
Katie Frei and four-star debutante Houdini run out past the brush corner at the Head of the Lake, fence 19
— Eventing magazine (@eventingmag) April 26, 2014
All is well with quincy & I..he was eating up the course & I simply had no say in what was happening. I'm proud of our effort. We'll be back
— Emily Beshear (@EmilyBeshear) April 26, 2014
Colleen Rutledge and Shiraz — Double clear. No surprises there for one of the best XC pairs on the planet right now.
Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice — GINNY!!!!! Clear and inside the time. Duh.
Rachel and Irish Rhythm double clear well inside the time. Get it, girl! #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Buck Davidson has withdrawn Petite Flower before cross country #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Alli Knowles and Last Call — This local favorite pair had an unfortunate trip on the landing to the large trakehner after a bit of hesitation on takeoff. Both appeared to be up and fine.
James Alliston and Parker fastest of the day on 10:35 #eventinglive #rk3de #westcoasteventing
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Just like being there, minus the port-a-potties! #rk3de @usefnetwork pic.twitter.com/2kLGCzYDzU
— Debbie Burns Brady (@DebbieBradySDS) April 26, 2014
Thrilled that @USEFNetwork live feed works on my phone! #rk3de #eventinglive pic.twitter.com/wuv9gjhacz
— Katie Wood (@eventer15) April 26, 2014
Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate — What a ride for Meghan and Pirate! Well inside the time, fastest of the day so far. Meghan was thanking Pirate for a great ride two fences from home. Go Pirate!
Debbie Rosen and The Alchemyst refuse twice going into the water park at 5 and they call it a day
— Eventing magazine (@eventingmag) April 26, 2014
Emily Beshear retiring on Here's To You after stop at Normandy Bank #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Erin Sylvester and No Boundaries — I kid you not. Erin got up a second after this, took off her vest, and looked completely fine. This is the worst looking fall I have ever seen in which the rider did not appear to be hurt at all. Go Erin.
Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda — What?
Clear with 2 time for Michael Pollard and Mensa G. FANTASTIC trip #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Sinead took a tumble after dismounting from Tate and appeared to grab her knee. I believe Gina Miles said on the USEF Network feed that Sinead had strained her groin in the dressage yesterday and was riding through that. We’ll update with more later. None tougher than Sinead.
Sharon White & Rafferty's Rules go down at the Land Rover Hollow and are eliminated (both walking away fine) #rk3de #eventinglive
— USEF Network (@USEFNetwork) April 26, 2014
Kyle Carter and Madison Park — This pair took a tumble heading into the HOTL. Both were up quickly and walked back to the barn.
Jon Holling retires after 2nd stop on course at Normandy Bank #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Sinead Halpin and Manoir de Carneville — Sinead started the course riding like her hair was on fire and “Tate” was all too happy to oblige with a huge gallop.
Marilyn Little is clear inside the time with RF Demeter, fantastic round, stays on 51.3 to go into the lead at this point.
— Event Riders Assoc (@EventRidersAssc) April 26, 2014
Will Faudree and Pawlow before pulling up #eventinglive #rk3de pic.twitter.com/VTznbqaKth
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Phillip Dutton and Trading Aces — Catch riding a horse who retired at Rolex last year right before a 4* and then guiding it home exactly on the optimum? Just another Saturday in Kentucky for PDutty.
Allison Springer retiring on course after the first water complex following a stop #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Jessica Phoenix has withdrawn Pavarotti before cross country at @RolexKentucky #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Will Faudree and Pawlow — Will makes the good horsemanship decision to retire Pawlow on course after sticking going early.
Runout for Will Faudree and Pawlow to the left at 5C at the first water complex @RolexKentucky #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie take the long route at the Offset Brushes. Horse looking a bit tired @RolexKentucky #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
Big Willie had a little sticky through complex at 7 but made it through! @BEventing #rk3de #eventinglive pic.twitter.com/yTCilQfDgu
— Rolex Husband (@RolexHusband) April 26, 2014
Selena O’Hanlon and Bellany Rock — This pair just lost their line a bit to 16c in the Head of the Lake (HOTL). They finished with the one stop provisionally.
Buck Davidson and Park Trader — Buck Davidson and Park Trader were the first horses on course. They finished with a fabulous trail blazing ride, just 6 seconds over the optimum time. Notable decisions — Buck held out really wide coming to the angled brushes at 16ab and adding in the hollow at #16.
Good luck to all @RolexKentucky riders as XC is about to start. Wishing safe rounds for all! #eventinglive #rk3de
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
WE’RE LIVE! Watch the #rk3de cross country, and enjoy the show: http://t.co/uhIKv1r8zM pic.twitter.com/zPrjaXHwQZ
— USEF Network (@USEFNetwork) April 26, 2014
I see you #rolexgeese peeking out from that hill…. I’m watching you. #rk3de #eventinglive pic.twitter.com/1Qya9a9E38
— Rolex Husband (@RolexHusband) April 26, 2014
Tailgate sponsor @tredstepireland has prizes to give away all day! Spot #89 @RolexKentucky #eventinglive #rk3de pic.twitter.com/tlGwE3Z4Ie
— Eventing Nation (@eventingnation) April 26, 2014
On the way to @RolexKentucky XC day! Quiet day for us in prep for @saumurcheval good luck to all running today! pic.twitter.com/zlpsmCcBEN
— Doug Payne (@dpequestrian) April 26, 2014