TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The rains passed revealing blue skies that encouraged thousands of spectators to come watch an exciting day of cross country at Red Hills International Horse Trials in Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.
After day-two of competition, William Coleman on “Off the Record,” protected their winning dressage score (23.8) by being the fastest ride of the division with a clear cross-country round and a course time of 6:56. “Off The Record” is a 2009 Irish Sporthorse Gelding bred in Ireland by Peter Brady.
In second place is Lauren Nicholson on “Landmark’s Monte Carlo” with a combined score of 38.1. The pair’s cross-country course time was 7:01. “Landmark’s Monte Carlo” was bred in the United States by Jacqueline Mars and is an Irish Sporthorse Gelding.
With a combined score of 43 in third place is Maya Farley riding “BGS Firecracker.” Bred in Ireland by Patty Byrne, “BGS Firecracker” is a 2010 Irish Sport Mare. The pair’s cross-country time was 7:11.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our spectators,” said Jane Barron, Red Hills Horse Trials co-organizer. “The crowds add to the energy and excitement of the competition. It was a great day.”
To watch Sunday’s stadium jumping via livestream, visit: RHHT.org and click the button that says, “Live Streaming.”
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CCI4*-S competition at the Red Hills International Horse Trials will resume Sunday, March 13, at 8:00 a.m. with the stadium jumping phase.
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