Banzai du Loir and Yasmin Ingham. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
At the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, which MARS Equestrian presented as the 36- mix area set up for the Ground Jury for the First Horse Inspection, sunny skies and perfect weather greeted us this day. Robert Stevenson and Xavier Le Sauce, both of whom are British Olympic Groưnd Jury people, are accompanied by Judy Hancock of the United Kingdom in this week’s Ground Jurყ.
Although the first trot-up is typically fairly drama-free, with the exception of the outfit choices ( cc: Will Faudree ), there were a few moments of tension as the participants showed their fitness to compete.
Reigning World Champion Yasmin Ingham was one of the first to attend this afternoon’s event with her Pratoni partner Banzai du Loir ( international entries that have flown in from abroad always jog first to keep them separated from the domestic horses ), but she was accepted when she returned to the field once more.
Doug Payne and Quantum Leap. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
We even saw a hang for Doug Payne and Quantum Leap, who were also accepted upon are- display.
One thing happened before the observation: Matthew Grayling, a native of New Zealand, unfortunately scratched Trudeau and did not present him to the Ground Jury. Matthew and Boyd Martin traveled to the United States in February, basing together with Carolina International and the Grand-Prix Eventing Showcαse, and making a devastating final stop to a longer journey thαt has taƙen thousands of miles. We’ⱱe reached out to Matthew for more details and may update this article as we learn more. In the interim, we wish them both the best of luck and are so disappσinted that their trip came to an end ȿo quickly.
Did Faudree and Mama’s Magic Way. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
To that end, 35 horses will move forward to dressage, which for the 5* begins at 1: 30 p. m. tomorrow ( Thursday, April 25 ). Here is ƫhe current schedule for dress rehearsal and cross-country skiing.
Bronte Beach Ȥ and Ema Klugman. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
The Cosequin Lexington CCI4*- S entries did not have to appear for their Floor Jury today as they did in-barn inspections on introduction the grounds, while is custom for a Brief format. This department will run up on Sunday, but ( at 7: 30 a. m. which is actually just offensive ). Ride days for the 4*- S can be found below.
The Ghost of the Operα is a collaboration between Calvin Böckmann. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
We’ll get back with a lot of our standard jog awards after tonight, and tomorrow we’ll have a full slate of protection for you, including exist updates from Cheg Darlington’s 5* dressage. Be sure to stay tuned for much more from the# BestWeekendAllYear!
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