William Fox-Pitt and Sandro’s Star. Photo by Shelby Allen.
Exciting news, EN! British Olympic eventing legend William Fox-Pitt will make his return to the Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, happening in Aiken, SC March 3-4. William will take the reins of 5* rider and Strides for Equality Equestrians co-founder Heather Gillette’s off-track Thoroughbred, Vincent Chase, for the competition. Lanky Will is becoming something of a regular at Bruce’s Field, which should tell you everything it needs to about how great the show is: he borrowed Sara Kozumplik’s Rock Phantom last year, finishing sixteenth, and was third in 2019 on Hannah Salazar’s Sandro’s Star.
Heather Gillette and Vincent Chase. Photo by Abby Powell.
Heather has produced “Vinnie” since his off-track days, moving him up to the Advanced and 4* level in 2022. This will be his first trip to a showcase-format event, which also boasts a growing entry roster that includes former winners Liz Halliday-Sharp and Boyd Martin.
Check out the full entry list here and our update on the packed event schedule here. Tickets can be purchased here, and if you aren’t planning to attend in person, Horse & Country will provide a live stream of all phases.
