Night is falling in Germany and the horses and riders will be doing their best to get some nervous rest before the big day tomorrow. Arthur should sleep well after proving on Friday US eventing can compete on the flat against the best in Europe. Allison posted the following description of her ride today on her blog:
"I think I was feeling very confident & relaxed with the superb preparation given to me by Bettina Hoy--- love her! It was considerably colder and windy today, so Arthur felt very up!!! He also felt very on the job... I love how he is maturing. Two out of three of the judges had me winning, one was 4% different which left me in second."
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Cross-Country:
XC times (Saturday):
Michael Pollard and Wonderful Will: 5:18AM ET
Allison Springer and Arthur: 6:26AM ET
Jennifer Wooten-Dafoe and The Good Witch: 9:22AM ET
The FEI will likely have pay-per-view XC content at the FEI TV Luhmuhlen webpage.
Your thoughts on the course?
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US Events this weekend: Eventing is starting to slow down in the US for the summer siesta, but there are still 6 sanctioned events across the USA this weekend. Go eventing.
Golden Spike HT (UT): Homepage
Sunny View Plantation YEH and FEH (VA): Homepage
FEH at Moon Rising Farm (MD): Homepage
Great Vista HT (NY): Homepage
Sorry but have to shout for the Brits. Sharon Hunt has done a wonderful test. Really hope they can put the past disappointments behind as that horse can jump. Also hope Lucy W goes well as that horse is super special.