It was a great day of cross-country riding at the Maryland 5 Star. There were 35 horses who crossed the finish and 11 of those were double clear. With British, French, New Zealand, Canadian, and American riders coming through the finish flags – it was a true world class competition. The USEA was at the finish to see what the riders thought after they completed the very first Maryland 5 Star cross-country track, designed by Ian Stark.
William Coleman (USA) and Dondante:
Jonelle Price (NZL) and Classic Moet:
Phillip Dutton (USA) Sea of Clouds:
Harry Meade (GBR) and Superstition:
Tim Price (NZL) and Xavier Faer:
Lauren Nicholson (USA) and Vermiculus:
Meghan O’Donoghue (USA) and Palm Crescent:
Andrea Baxter (USA) and Indy 500:
Emma Lomangino (USA) and Master Frisky:
Valerie Pride (USA) and Favian:
Astier Nicolas (FRA) and Babylon de Gamma:
Boyd Martin (USA) and On Cue:
Oliver Townend (GBR) and Cooley Master Class:
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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.
here was a dramatic finish to cross-country day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials when the top two riders, Oliver Townend, with Paul and Diana Ridgeon's mare Cooley Rosalent, and Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo, were both awarded 15 penalties for going the wrong side of a fence flag.
The Yanmar America Tryon International Spring Three-Day Event presented by Tow & Collect kicked off Thursday with dressage in the International Stadium and Rings 6/7, continuing into Friday.
Oliver Townend, who has never made any secret of his desire for another MARS Badminton Horse Trials victory, is now at the head of the leaderboard at the conclusion of the dressage phase.