Carl Hester and Harriet Harrison manned the Badminton Radio to commentate on the dressage phase of the 2006 CCI**** Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, Great Britain. Their humour and knowledge kept the crowds entertained, with Ingrid Klimke and Sleep Late
taking an early lead with 40.4 %, followed closely by Ruth Edge and Two Thyme 40.6 %, and Terry Boon on Foreign Exchange, 40.9 %.
Judges Brian Ross, Anne-Mette Binder and Nick Burton had a full day with 37 competitors today [May 4, 2006] and the rest of the 72 strong field tomorrow.
There were some real highlights, Andrew Hoy's Mr Pracatan looks fabulous, and Joe Meyers Snip showed moments of excellence!
Furthermore, British Dressage riders Pammy and Pippa Hutton performed a delightful display with an exuberance Amanti and Ridgeway Senorita. Tommorrow is Carl Hester's turn, with Annie McDonald-Hall and Rosie Moreton-Deakin.
Great to see diferent forms of equestrian sports working together to share knowledge and support each other.
Text by Jan Milne
Photo copyrighted: Astrid Appels/Eurodressage
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