So, what went on today eh? Well, with middle row seats on the east side of the arena, I got a pretty good idea :')
LEADERBOARD
1ST = Clark Montgomary on Loughan Glen (USA)
2ND = Paul Tapner on Kilronan (AUS)
3RD = Francis Whittington on Easy Target
MOST POPULAR RIDERS POSITIONS
Lucinda Fredericks = 4th on Flying Finish
Mark Todd =Joint 5th on Campino
William-Fox-Pitt = Joint 7th on Parklane Hawk
Mark Todd = Joint 9th on Leonidas
Pippa Funell = 11th on Billy Beware
Mary King = 12th on Imperial Cavilar
ALL THE RIDERS TODAY WERE AMAZING. WE SHOULD JUST BE PROUD OUR WORLD CAN DO THIS WITH SUCH INCREDIBLE ANIMALS :) WE'RE PROUD OF YOU!
QUOTES FROM THE TOP
What have the top riders been saying this year about Badminton?
Clark Montgomery said:
“He felt amazing. I knew he was capable of producing that sort of test, but it’s the first time he’s performed in front of a crowd like that. He loves an atmosphere and he really perked up in there,”
^^Clark on the stunning Glen!^^
We made two little mistakes – he got a bit stuck in the mud after the the extended canter and changed behind, and then became a bit stuck again in one of the shoulder-ins, but otherwise it all went to plan.”
EXTRA INFO - Ins and outs of Badminton 2014 dressage
Paul Tapner, Britain’s Francis Whittington (Easy Target) and Australia’s Lucinda Fredericks (Flying Finish) stayed at the top of the leaderboard and now occupy 2nd, 3rd and 4th places.
Sarah Algotsson Ostholt (SWE) slotted into equal 5th place with a good test aboard the mare, Reality 39, to finish on the same score (40.5) as Mark Todd (NZL) and NZB Campino. Mark is also in touch with his second ride, Leonidas II, who lies equal ninth on 41.8.
Two of the favourites for the title, British rider William Fox-Pitt (Parklane Hawk) and New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson (Nereo), share 7th spot on 41.
With heavy rain forecast for overnight and the early part of tomorrow, riders are predicting a tough cross-country test.
“It’s going to be a whole new ball game,” said Francis. “As riders we’re not afforded the luxury of disliking the course, so we all have to like it and get on with it – though I’m very glad I’m going early on.”
In light of the anticipated conditions, fence 18b – the second part of the Swindon Designer Outlet Mound – has been removed.
Paul Tapner said: “That particular fence wasn’t in keeping with the rest of the course, which requires bold forward-thinking riding and with the weather forecast as it is, I think it’s a good decision.”
The overnight leader is optimistic about his chances on William and Holly Becker, Kathryn Kraft and Jessica Montgomery’s Loughan Glen.
“My horse is honest. He needs a positive ride, which this course encourages. I’m looking forward to it and hoping for the best,” he said.
The action starts at 12 o’clock tomorrow when the first combination, Izzy Taylor and KBIS Briarlands Matilda, will set off.
From the Badminton 2014 page^^
And for some pictures to round off tonights update:
Let's nail that trot boy!
Work that walk!
Warming up, nice and steady there!
Enjoying the atmosphere of the crowd!
Such a handsome chestnut enters the warm up!
Beautiful view of the well known Badminton oak!
Showing their flashy paces in the ring there!
Grooming - the longest part of the day!
Honestly! One impatient horse waiting to be ridden!
I want that gorgeous dun horse! What a flashy mister!
Someone's aiming high this year!
Such a pro canter there!
Some top tips before take-off!
The horse = the center of attention!
Mistubishi hosts the best eventing competition of the year!
Just look at that crowd!
Top tips with Lucinda!
...And the plait is finally finished!
Such a pretty view, the badminton lake & house!
My picture of the day, Pippa funell grazing her two mounts by the Oak!
*ALL CREDIT TO PHOTOGRAPHERS*
Thanks for reading!
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