All of the US horses passed the first horse inspection at the Boekelo CCI3* this morning. The US team also named Remington as the horse that Boyd Martin will ride on the team. Boyd is riding both Remington and Otis Barbotiere at Boekelo, but he can only ride one as part of the US team.
I love the pick for Remington to be on the team, and in fact, I think Reminton has a good chance to win this weekend. Boekelo is known as one of the most competitive events in the world. Everyone in Europe shows up with their top 3* horses so it’s hard to think anyone has a fantastic chance to win. But, the only thing that has cost Remington a chance at winning four-stars is that the time is always about 16 to 20 seconds too tough for him. Boekelo is known as a slightly softer cross-country course and I think Remington will have a great chance to make the time.
The US team:
Tamra Smith and Mar De Amor
Michael Pollard and DV8
Boyd Martin and Remington
Individuals:
Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere
[via USEF]
Update: Uptown Eventing is reporting that all of the horses from all countries have passed the first inspection at Boekelo.
Go eventing.
