All to play for: find out the cross-country start times for the key contenders at Luhmühlen
The Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials cross-country times have been released, following the conclusion of the first phase at the German five-star (16 to 19 June).
The CCI5* cross-country is scheduled for Saturday morning, starting at 9.30am local time (8.30am UK time), with an estimated finish time of 12.13pm local time (11.13 UK time). The Meßmer Trophy CCI4*-S, which incorporates the German national championships, is scheduled for the afternoon.
Luhmühlen Horse Trials cross-country times: British riders
- Tom McEwen and Braveheart B: 9.30am local time (8.30am UK time)
- David Doel and Dunges Don Perignon: 9.46am local time (8.46am UK time)
- Oliver Townend and Lukas: 9.50am local time (8.50am UK time)
- Bubby Upton and Cannavaro: 10.02am local time (9.02am UK time)
- Max Gordon and Redwood Clover: 10.10am local time (9.10am UK time)
- Danielle Dunn and Grandslam: 10.26am local time (9.26am UK time)
- Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI: 10.34am local time (9.34am UK time)
- Kylie Roddy and SRS Kan Do: 10.42am local time (9.42am UK time)
- Fiona Kashel and WSF Carthago: 10.50am local time (9.50am UK time)
- Philippa Cross and Scoop De Ferbet: 11.22am local time (10.22am UK time)
- Tom McEwen and Bob Chaplin: 11.42am local time (10.42am UK time)
- David Doel and Ferro Point: 11.54am local time (10.54am UK time)
- Oliver Townend and Dreamliner: 11.58am local time (10.58am UK time)
Luhmühlen Horse Trials cross-country times: key international contenders
- Lea Siegl (AUT) and Cupido P (eighth after dressage): 10.06am local time (9.06am UK time)
- Lauren Nicholson (USA) and Vermiculus (second after dressage): 10.30am local time (9.30am UK time)
- Jonelle Price (NZL) and Faerie Dianimo (2018 winners): 10.54am local time (9.54am UK time)
- Sophie Leube (GER) and Jadore Moi (seventh after dressage): 11am local time (10am UK time)
- Liz Halliday-Sharp (USA) and Cooley Quicksilver (fifth after dressage): 11.26am local time (10.26am UK time)
- Tim Price (NZL) and Vitali (third after dressage): 11.50am local time (10.50am UK time)
View the Luhmühlen Horse Trials cross-country times in full
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