Cross-country day started early at the 2011 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Bit of Britain. In every direction, big smiles, lovely horses, and great athleticism ruled the day. Temperatures were comfortable, and the footing was ideal. Nearly 200 hundred horses, Training through Advanced, took to Ritch Temple's courses, and at the end of the day, Allison Springer and Arthur kept their lead in the $20,000 Merial Advanced division with a double-clear run.