Doug Payne and Running Order at Rolex 2012, photo by Samantha Clark
Last week, we posted a story here on EN about Doug Payne’s former ride, Running Order, being taken over by William Fox-Pitt. We didn’t have much more on the story at the time. Today, the Horse & Hound made a mention William’s new addition, and released information on the horse’s ownership:
William Fox-Pitt has “an exciting addition” to his team in the shape of four-star horse Running Order, previously ridden by the USA’s Doug Payne and owned by Patti Springsteen.
The horse has been bought by American owner Mandy Gray, who also has Before Time — recently fifth in the CCI** at Weston Park — with William.
While we’ll miss seeing Doug and Running Order together (they had some great helmet cams!), we look forward to seeing the horse continue his success with William Fox-Pitt. And we look forward to following Doug’s new up-and-comers, like 5-year-old Lysander, who was featured in EN’s Got Talent.
Doug Payne and Lysander at the 5 y/o YEH Championships at Fair Hill. Photo by Jenni Autry
