Rolex Kentucky Day 3 Cross Country Results
Bettina Hoy, Lucinda Fredericks, and Bruce Davidson Jr. managed to maintain spots in the top three after today’s cross-country phase of the Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event. The beautiful weather, immaculate course, and impressive riding was however tempered by the tragic death of Mike Winter’s horse Kingpin after falling at the 10th fence, the Trakehner. The statement from Rolex is
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Kingpin, ridden by Mike Winter and owned by the rider and Kingpin Syndicate, died while competing at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 25, 2009. Kingpin, a 13-year old Irish Sport Horse, fell while negotiating Fence 10 and died at the scene.
The rider was evaluated by medical personnel on site and sent to Georgetown Community Hospital for further evaluation.
Veterinary and medical personnel were in attendance at the time of the fall. The cause of the horse’s death will be announced when determined after a necropsy.”
According to the US Eventing Association website:
“It appears that it was unassociated with the fence itself,” said the event veterinary delegate Dr. Catherine Kohn during Saturday evening’s press conference. “It’s possible that it may be determined as a rupture of a large blood vessel, which isn’t unheard of in human and equine athletes.”
Improving the safety of riders and horses in eventing has been a hot topic of conversation among the USEF, USEA, eventers, and horse enthusiasts over the last year. Apparently enough hasn’t been done yet to protect these great animals and their riders. I can only hope that these organizations continue to examine the sport and find tangible, effective ways to make it safer.
Be sure to check out today’s live commentary by Horse Radio Network; there are pictures and description of the entire cross-country course, or see the virtual course walk on the Rolex site.
Chris Stafford and Gina Miles Discuss Rolex Kentucky Day 3
Going into tomorrow’s final show jumping round, the top 25 are:
1. Lucinda Fredericks, Headley Britannia, AUS
2. Bettina Hoy, Ringwood Cockatoo, GER
3. Bruce O. Davidson, Jr., My Bobby Boy, USA
4. Tim Lips, Concrex Oncarlos, NED
5. Nicolas Touzaint, Hildago de l’Ile, FRA
6. Lucy Wiegersma, Woodfalls Inigo Jones, GBR
7. Oliver Townend, Carousel Quest, GBR
8. William Fox-Pitt, Seacookie, GBR
9. Phillip Dutton, Connaught, USA
10. Stephen S. Bradley, Brandenburg’s Joshua, USA
11. Amy Tryon, Leyland, USA
12. Phillip Dutton, Woodburn, USA
13. Missy Ransehousen, Critical Decision, USA
14. Allison Springer, Arthur, USA
15. Nicola Wilson, Opposition Buzz, GBR
16. Ashley Adams, Vaunted, USA
17. Ralph Holstein, Arctic dancer, USA
18. Jolie Sexson, Killian O’Connor, USA
19. Sara Dierks, Somerset II, USA
20. Bruce O. Davidson, Sr., Cruise Lion, USA
21. Tiffani Loudon-Meetze, Above ‘N’ Beyond, USA
22. Selena O’Hanlon, Colombo, CAN
23. Bonner Carpenter, Acapulco Jazz, USA
24. Cayla Kitayama, Esker Riada
25. Kelly Sult, Hollywood, USA
Visit the official Rolex site for the complete results with scores.
The final show jumping round will be available to view online for free on the Universal Sports equestrian channel.
