Congratulations to Jennie Brannigan and Cooper! This talented young pair is currently leading the field in their first CCI3* at the Bramham CCI3* (under 25-year-old section) in England. This accomplishment adds yet another feather to Brannigan’s already well-decorated cap, with an impressive resume that includes individual and team gold at last year’s NAJYRC CCI2*, the 2008 Adequan/USEA Intermediate Gold Cup Champion, 2008 USEA Young Rider of the Year, and a slew of other big wins with Cooper throughout their budding career.
Brannigan, 22, and her precocious eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding were recently added to the USEF Eventing Training “B” List, and have been training with Phillip Dutton at his farm in Pennsylvania since last fall.
Good luck on cross-country tomorrow, Jennie – we’re all cheering for you and Coop!
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The final day of competition at the the Yanmar America Tryon International Spring Three-Day Event presented by Tow & Collect crowned five new champions, featuring show jumping competition in Tryon Stadium and the final rounds of cross-country competition on the White Oak cross-country course at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International). Read more below.
At last fall's Full Moon Farm Horse Trials, 16-year-old Miriam Keefer guided her horse, Micky, over the final cross-country jump with quiet determination and a flash of joy. It was her first recognized event at the Novice level, and she placed second out of 16 competitors—qualifying her for both the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds and a long-format three-day event.
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo were pure class in the final, tense moments of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, jumping faultlessly to regain the title they won two years ago by just 1 penalty.
Day 3 of competition at the Yanmar America Tryon International Spring Three-Day Event presented by Tow & Collect showcased Clayton Frederick’s course design at the picturesque White Oak Cross-country course at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International). The leaderboard of the CCI4*-L division saw a shakeup after two phases of competition.