September 2nd through 5th marks the return of the international four star CCI 3 day event, the Burghley Horse Trials. It's an exciting mark on eventing enthusiasts calender.
The Dressage portion of the 3day is now compeleted. Standing in first place with a score of 38.3 is Ruth Edge and her mount, Two Tyhme. Coming in a close second is Caroline Powell of New Zeland, atop the handsome grey, Lenamore with a score of 38.7.
"At the end of the second day of dressage it was all change at the top of the leader board at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Former double National Champions Ruth Edge and Two Thyme have a slender lead over British based New Zealand rider Caroline Powell and the grey Lenamore. Ruth, who is a respected dressage rider, recently winning Regional Championship titles with her specialist dressage horses, produced a fluent and harmonious test from Two Thyme, who is by the Thoroughbred Broadsword, that particularly impressed German judge Martin Plewa. The President of The Ground Jury awarded the combination over 77%. “His trot work was much better and Two Thyme liked the going so much out there that his extensions were particularly good,” said Ruth whose pervious highest placing here was 17th with Marsh Mayfly in 2006. “I had heard that the cross-country was softer than last year – but in my opinion the jumps don’t get any smaller and there are plenty of places to make mistakes – but on the plus side the going is second to none.” - Two Thyme Steps to It from the News at Burghley.
One of our notable riders who is a new-comer to the Burghley Horse Trials, is 21 year old Emily Llewellyn. Emily is competing atop the chestnut gelding, Pardon Me II. After Dressage, Emily is standing in 21st position, with a score of 50.7.
We wish all the riders a safe and excellent day of cross country!
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