United States Eventing Association

Blustery winds and chilling showers pounded the competitors during Saturday’s cross-country rounds at the Dansko Fair Hill International CCI2*/CCI3*. The two-star competitors were the first to slog through the mud at the Maryland venue, and nearly half the competitors withdrew prior to the start because of the sloppy conditions. Those who did run showed not only great tenacity and grit as they guided their horses, but also thoughtful and safe rounds. The organizers and grounds crew did an outstanding job in taking care of the footing, and removing several jumps in order to give the horses the safest routes. At the end of the day, it was Hannah Sue Burnett and Richard Thompson’s Thoroughbred gelding St. Barths (pictured left) who galloped into the lead, leaping from 15th to first after being one of two combinations to finish on a double-clear round. Josh Walker and Emily Daily photos. Results.