Blenheim Horse Trials trot-up: three held at final CCI4*-L horse inspection

Blenheim Horse Trials final trot-up — Michael Owen with Treworder during the CCI4*-L final trot-up at Blenheim Horse Trials.

(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

Three horses were held at the Blenheim Horse Trials final CCI4*-L trot-up and two others withdrawn overnight ahead of Sunday’s (17 September) horse inspection.

All 65 horses brought forwards to the trot-up, held in front of Blenheim Palace, were accepted by the ground jury of Andrew Bennie, Judy Hancock and Angela Tucker, supported by vet Alison Butler.

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Two overnight withdrawals and three held at final Blenheim Horse Trials trot-up

Katie Magee’s ride Enceladus, with whom she was in 33rd overnight, was the first horse to be sent to the holding box. The 14-year-old gelding, owned by his rider and Anne Kitching, was given the nod of approval on re-presentation.

Katie’s other horse in this class, Angela Hislop’s Treworra, who held provisional 31st place after cross-country, was withdrawn ahead of the final Blenheim Horse Trials trot-up.

Treworder (pictured, top), piloted by Michael Owen, was also asked to go to the holding box. The 13-year-old, owned by Jane Buick jumped clear across country yesterday with 14.4 time-penalties. He was accepted upon re-presentation and heads into the final phase in 39th place.

New Zealand’s Joe Meyer was asked to take his CCI4*-L ride Harbin to the holding box. The grey, who Joe owns with Ruth, Gay and John Meyer, and Theresa Foote, was waved through on re-presentation.

Guilty Pleasure, ridden by Franky Reid-Warrilow for owners Liza Austin and Pegasus Arenas, was withdrawn after cross-country.

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