(1) 32 year old Sharon Hunt of Great Britain came from behind to beat Ingrid Klimke of Germany by just 0.2 points to win the Luhmuhlen CCI4*. Both Ingrid and Sharon pulled one rail, but Ingrid had four seconds of time penalties to give the win to Sharon and Tankers Town. In this exciting finish, the Luhmuhlen win came down to one second on the clock, illustrating how important efficiency is in the show jumping as well as the XC.
1. Sharon Hunt and Tankers Town (GBR) +4 = 47.0
2. Ingrid Klimke and FRH Butts Abraxxas (GER) +8 = 47.2
3. Andreas Dibowski and FRH Fantasia (GER) +4 = 48.2
4. Andrew Nicholson and Mr. Cruise Control (NZL) +0 = 49.0
5. Oliver Townend and Ashdale Cruise Master (GBR) +8 = 51.6
6. Lucy Wiegersma and Woodfalls Inigo Jones (GBR) +8 = 52.8
7. Mary King and Apache Sauce (GBR) +8 = 52.6
8. Andreas Ostholt and Franco Jeans (GER) +8 = 61.3
9. Lucy Wiegersma and Granntevka Prince (GBR) 48.2 +13 = 64.0
10. Andrew Nicholson and Armada (NZL) +6 = 64.5
Link: CCI4* Final Results
(2) The show jumping was influential throughout the CCI4* leader board. There were only two double-clear show jumping rounds and only 9 of 32 show jumpers made the 90 second time limit.
(3) Sharon's victory evens the Luhmuhlen win total between Germany and Great Britain at three per country. Only Great Britain and Germany have won the Luhmuhlen CCI4*. The Luhmuhlen top 10 was only comprised of Germany, Great Britain, and New Zealand riders.
(4) After Arthur's withdraw before the jog (see below) Jennifer Wooten-DaFoe and The Good Witch were the only US pair to finish Luhmuhlen. They added only two time penalties with the fourth cleanest show jumping ride of the day to move up four places and finish in 14th.
(5) Both Lucy Wiegersma (GBR) and Andrew Nicholson (NZL) finished two horses in the top 10. Lucy has had a difficult spring thus far, but her 6th on Woodfalls Inigo Jones and 9th on Granntevka Prince mean that her program is once again moving in the right direction. Andrew Nicholson has a long string of 4* horses right now, but the 4th on Mr. Cruise Control is the best finish among his horses at a 4* this year. Mr. Cruise Control was also only one of two double clears on the day.
(6) Oliver Townend and Ashdale Cruise Master had one rail and four time penalties to drop two places to finish Luhmuhlen in 5th.
(7) Regis Prud'hon of France competed in his first CCI4* at Luhmuhlen and placed 12th.
(8) A couple of commenters asked why Michael Pollard withdrew Wonderful Will. From what I hear, Wonderfull Will abscessed before the XC. Which reminds me, I have to go soak my horse for the second time today.
Link: FEI Press Release
Go eventing.
Poor Allison having to withdraw after getting round the XC jump penalty free, I hope Arthur is better soon.
Massive well done to Sharon Hunt! Her and Tankers Town are fab, I'm so pleased for them! And for Lucy Wiegersma piloting 2 horses into the top 10.