Stunning eventing weekend for Australian riders
Australian triple Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy and the experienced four-star horse Algebra have won the Montelibretti CCI3*, in the province of Rome (Italy) this weekend. After Saturday's cross-country test, Andrew and Algebra were in top position (dresssage score : 45,6) with a clear round inside the time. They consolidated their lead on Sunday with a beautiful clear round and good time in the Jumping test. Hoy also finished 9th with his second horse, Cheeky Calimbo.
Hoy has only recently partnered with the grey thoroughbred Algebra, taking over the ride from Natalie Blundell after Algebra relocated to the UK from Australia.
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event (#rk3de), our Aussie rider Bill Levett and his horse Improvise showed that experience counts on cross country, after wet weather delivered a tough course. Levett's double clear had him sitting in 5th place on 48.6 penalties ahead of the Jumping test and he finished the event in tenth place. Unfortunately for fellow Aussie Kate Chadderton, her weekend ended prematurely after a fall on Cross Country. Chadderton was able to walk from the course following the fall. Her horse Collection Pass is fine.
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