Who Jumped It Best? Galway Downs CCI* Cross Country Edition

We’ve finally got the first Galway Downs edition of Who Jumped It Best? ready to go! I headed out to catch some of the CCI1* cross country yesterday afternoon, and this was also a tough course as was the theme for the day.

Megan Traynham and Lord Lombardi, who were originally leading following dressage until a corrected score for Tamie Smith and Lagos Star came back, stormed around just their second CCI1* together to take the lead once again on a score of 37.7.

They’re the only pair in the FEI divisions to have a score in the 30s following cross country, and one of only two to receive a score in the 30s in the dressage.

What’s even cooler about this pair? They’re young. Megan is 15 and Lord Lombardi is 7 — definitely keep an eye out for these two!

Ian’s cross country caused its fair share of problems within this division as well — 9 riders did not complete the course and 10 more completed with jumping penalties out of the 42 finishers. It rode well for many, though, and I saw some great rides through the final water heading for home.

I was able to catch a handful of rides over a big table just before riders headed back over the berm and towards the finish. As per usual, you’re voting for the horse and rider who presents the best overall picture. The poll will close on Tuesday, November 3 at noon. Good luck to all!

Buck Davidson and RF Outlandish. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Buck Davidson and RF Outlandish. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Gina Miles and Lanacapri. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Gina Miles and Lanacapri. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Hawley Bennett-Awad and Cheval de Tonnerre.

Hawley Bennett-Awad and Cheval de Tonnerre.

Hollard Garrett and LA Lux. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Hollard Garrett and LA Lux. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Lulu Sieling and Georgio Armani. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Lulu Sieling and Georgio Armani. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Sabrina Glaser and Rembrandt. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Sabrina Glaser and Rembrandt. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Tamie Smith and Fleeceworks Royal. Photo by Sally Spickard.

Tamie Smith and Fleeceworks Royal. Photo by Sally Spickard.