Photos and Story by Alan Fabricant
A packed stadium along with a standing room only crowd witnessed thirty-nine pairs of riders and horses take to the field for this $500,000 FEI5* event.
Following the first round seven of the thirty-nine went clear, no knockdowns or time penalties.
Of the seven in the jump-off three made it around with no errors.
The number 3 rider in the world rankings, Kent Farrington of the USA aboard Greya in round one as well as the jump-off had the fastest times and finished first.
For their victory, the winner’s share was $165,000.
Second place along with a check for $100,000 went to Ireland’s Darragh Kenny riding Eddy Blue.
USA’s Lillie Keenan placed third riding Argan de Beliard and received $75,000 for her efforts.
