72 Horses to Start Dressage Competition at Rolex Kentucky Tomorrow
The 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is officially underway with the completion of the First Horse Inspection. 72 horses were presented and accepted. Three of these were sent to the hold box, but accepted after re-presenting: Frankie, ridden by Ryan Wood, HS Cooley, ridden by Liz Halliday-Sharp, and Super Socks BCF, ridden by Matt Brown.
Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF accepted on re-inspection. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.
Rachel McDonough withdrew Irish Rhythm before the horse inspection posting on her Facebook page, “Oliver was not feeling his normal self and I feel this is the best decision for my boy.”
Catch some clips of the first horse inspection on the USEA Snapchat Story @USeventing.
Allison Springer dresses smart for the weather with her cute rain boots. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.
The dressage competition begins tomorrow with the test ride at 8:00 a.m. and the first competitor, Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive, will begin their test at 8:30 a.m. The USEA Booth at Rolex is fully assembled and ready for shoppers tomorrow, so when you hit the trade fair, don’t forget to stop by booth 34!
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