Pine Top Advanced is widely considered the most difficult early season track for the level in North America, and Derek di Grazia’s course absolutely did not disappoint this past weekend in Thomson, Georgia. Bobby Costello said it best: “I don’t think a rider, owner or coach could ask for better tracks to get the meat of the spring season started — great footing, big and galloping, and just technical enough.”
Take a look at these photos of horses and riders jumping the final water combination on Derek’s Advanced cross country course, and vote in the poll at the bottom of the post for which pair you think presents the best overall picture over the jump. Go Eventing.
[Pine Top Advanced H.T. Final Results]
Arielle Aharoni and Dutch Times. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Tim Bourke and Quality Time. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Emma Lomangino and Master Frisky. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Doug Payne and Quantum Leap. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Missy Miller and Quinn. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Chris Talley and Unmarked Bills. Photo by Jenni Autry.
