Find out how the second morning of dressage at Bicton is unfolding so far...
The top 10 in the CCI4*-L class at Bicton Horse Trials, supported by Chedington, has already undergone a reshuffle on the second morning of dressage today (11 June).
“That was amazing and definitely a PB for him — he’s really coming on,” Piggy said of Alison Swinburn and John and Chloe Perry’s 11-year-old following her test. “He likes being in an arena because he’s on his own — he hates the warm-ups because there’s too many horses and he’s a bit weird, nervous and horse shy. But his work is getting better and better – he’s been green with his changes, but they’re just starting to come through and they’re really expressive as well so it’s exciting.”
This is Brookfield Quality’s first attempt at a CCI4*-L and Piggy said she has not yet decided on a firm plan for this horse on cross-country day tomorrow.
“This will be a massive test for him as I think with the combination of the terrain and distance and just the whole package is definitely going to be a whole new experience for him,” she explained. “I’m still ticking over a plan in my mind what the best action for him will be. But it’s a great course – I just would have liked to have another CCI4*-L under our belts first, as I think this track is more suited for those about to step up to five-star.”
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Will Rawlin and V.I.P Vinnie
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Tom McEwen and Dreamaway II, who is the current British Intermediate champion scored 30.7 and have gone into eighth.
“I’m super-happy with him — he did an amazing test,” Tom said of the 10-year-old, owned by Barbara Cooper. “He’s really developed and come on in his flatwork. He’s improved in his strength and development.”
Tom McEwen and Dreamaway II
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The final combination in the early morning session of dressage to break into the top 10 was Ros Canter and Rehy Royal Diamond, who scored 31 to go into ninth.
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Read the full report from Bicton in the 17 June issue of Horse & Hound magazine and keep checking back to horseandhound.co.uk for further updates and insight
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