Four Aussies among top 20 at MMBHT
Four Australians have finished in the top 20 at the 2015 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (#MMBHT).
Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh were the best positioned, finishing 10th overall after knocking one rail in the show jumping. Their final score was 53.8. Listen to Sam's thoughts on the 2015 competition HERE
Paul Tapner finished 13th and 14th, having one rail down with Kilronan for a final score of 57.4 penalties, and four rails with Indian Mill to finish with 57.9 penalties. Tapner was also the only rider to have two horses finish in the top 20. Paul was interviewed following his show jumping rounds, listen HERE
Bill Levett and Shannondale Titan knocked two rails giving them a final score of 61.8 and 18th overall.
Chris Burton and TS Jamaimo greatly increased their overall result moving 20 places forward on the leaderboard with a clear show jumping round. Their overall score of 67.7 helped them secure 20th position overall.
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) became the first rider in history to win a CCI4* on a stallion, jumping a magnificent clear round to capture the 2015 title which is also the fourth leg of the FEI Classics™ 2014/2015.
The popular German rider Ingrid Klimke finished runner-up by just 1.2 penalties on her new star Horseware Hale Bob, and New Zealander Jock Paget was third on Clifton Lush, a great achievement on a horse coming back after a year’s lay-off for injury.
Bill Levett was also honoured as part of the presentations, receiving the Armada trophy for completing the prestigious event on five occasions.
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