U.S. Team Passes Final Horse Inspection; Becky Holder Withdraws Courageous Comet
The atmosphere was tense during the chilly final horse inspection this morning at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky. The entire U.S. team passed, and they remain in the silver medal position heading into show jumping this afternoon. Unfortunately, Courageous Comet (competing as an individual for the U.S. with Becky Holder) was sent to the holding box for re-inspection, and Becky subsequently decided to withdraw him from the competition. The pair were seated in third individually after yesterday’s cross-country round. (U.S. team member Boyd Martin pictured with Neville Bardos. Josh Walker photo.)
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