For Bramham coverage throughout the weekend tune into SamanthaLClark.com and Eventing Nation. [Bramham Results]
Tom McEwan and Dry Old Party, clear and fast at Burghley CCI**** 2011
This division is absolutely stacked with young talent from literally all over the world, several combinations have completed Burghley or Badminton and to do well here carries a ton of prestige. Will Coleman won it nine years ago on Fox in Flight. Olivia Loiacono flies the flag for the US this year on Subway. There was a scary moment when the Ground Jury asked her to trot a second time, but Subway was accepted. Of all the horses presented, only Gina Ruck’s Rehy Too was held, and then withdrawn from the holding box, everyone else goes forward.
Olivia enjoying everything England has to offer!
Alex Hua Tian and Secret Picnic for China
Laura Collett and Noble Bestman
Nina Ligon (Thailand) and Jazz King. Nina mentioned to me yesterday that she had actually tried to enter Jazz King in the CIC*** but it was absolutely jam-packed, so she may not run him around the entire CCI*** course, not because she doesn’t feel he can handle it or isn’t fit enough but purely as it is close to the Olympics.
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Angus Smales has two rides, Ballyvooney and Clover Hero, below
Alice Pearson and Beau Bear
Astier Nicolas (France) and Piaf de Bneville
Ben Hobday and Guna Be Good
Charlotte Agnew and Longwood
Eduoard Chauvet (France) and Kaiser de Cavilly
Emily Galbraith and Timing
Emily Parker and Treefers
Federico Riso (Italy) and Well Measured
Sophie Jenman and Geronimo
Gina Ruck and Rehy Too, withdrawn from the holding box
Gireg Le Coz (France) and Logann de Rohis
Harry Dzenis and Xam
James Somverville’s Freddie Too gets the finishing touches
Kirsty Short and Cossan Lad
Lizzie Brown’s Henton Attorney General – apologies for cutting Lizzie out
Orlane Hillereau and Naome de Glain
Rebecca Crosbie-Starling and Paddy’s Gold
Sarah Stretton and Skip On II
Stefano Fioravanti (Italy) and Nodin D’Orval
Thomas Blain and Little Rock Ship
Will Murray and Carlingford Shiver
The weather has deteriorated and it been steadily pouring all afternoon now. The forecast is not terrific at all, so the rain may end up playing a major factor before all is said and done – we have a whole day of dressage in the grass arenas still to go before anyone even starts to worry about cross country, but more worryingly the tracks to and from stables and arenas have become quite slick, and I’m beginning to worry about getting my car out tonight! Let’s hope it abates a little and we can all Go Fair Weather Eventing!
