Camphire International Horse trials in Co. Waterford, attracted a large international entry. 45 combinations set off in the feature CIC3* course on Sunday over the Mike Etherington-Smith designed course. Although the first days took place in glorious sunshine, the weather deteriorated rapidly on Saturday night, leaving very difficult ground conditions for Sunday.
Christopher Burton & Nobilis 18 win the CIC3*. Photo: EquusPix
GAIN/Alltech CIC3*
1. Christopher Burton & Nobilis 18
2. Cathal Daniels & Rioghan Rua
3. Austin O’Connor & Kilpatrick Knight
Heavy overnight rain and a downpour during the class, made very testing conditions for the CIC3* feature event at Camphire. Surrey based Australian rider Christopher Burton with Nobilis 18 picked up 8 time penalties on the cross country to take the honours in the feature class.
Cathal Daniels & Rioghan Rua – the only combination to finish on their dressage score. Photo: EquusPix
Only one combination made it home in the time allowed, and that was Ireland’s junior Gold medalist Cathal Daniels & Rioghan Rua, who finished on their dressage score, to take second place. Ireland’s Austin O’Connor & Kilpatrick Knight who had been lying in second position, had 10 time penalties and finished in third.
Christopher Burton & Santano II set new world record in the dressage, and go on to win the CCI2*. Photo: EquusPix
Castleacre Insurance Brokers CCI2*
1. Christopher Burton & Santano II
2. Christopher Burton & Cooley Lands
3. Jesse Campbell & Cleveland
Australia’s Christopher Burton again claimed the two top slots in the CCI2* with New Zealander Jesse Campbell taking third on Cleveland.. Burton set a record with Santano II by scoring the lowest score dressage score in international competition.
Australia’s Emma Dougall & Fernhill Tabasco. Photo: EquusPix
Land Rover CCI1*
1. Emma Dougall & Fernhill Tabasco
2. Kevin McNab & Tomgar Hugo Boss
3. Elizabeth Power & Creevagh Miss Ferro SL
Very little (2.3 penalties) separated the top three in the CCI1* class, but Australia’s domination of the event continued with Emma Dougall & Fernhill Tabasco taking the pole position and Kevin McNab & Tomgar Hugo Boss taking second. Ireland’s Elizabeth Power took third.
Clare Abbott & Glenkeeran River win the CIC2*. Photo: EquusPix
Eventing Ireland CIC2*
1. Clare Abbott & Glenkeeran River
2. Dan Jocelyn & Beaucatcher
3. Capt. Geoff Curran & River Derg
Leading after the dressage, Ireland’s Clare Abbott & Glenkeeran River (by Crosstown Dancer) took the top position of the 45 starters in the CIC2*, finishing on a score of 42.6. New Zealand’s Dan Jocelyn & Beaucatcher took second, and Ireland’s Capt. Geoff Curran & River Derg took third.
CIC2*YR winner Cathal Daniels & Barnaboy Freeman. Credit: EquusPix
Bucas CIC2*YR
1. Cathal Daniels & Barnaboy Freeman
2. Alex Lee-Simpson & Bonza Rusty May
3. Natasha Brent & Mini Bubble
21 combinations set out in the CIC2*YR class. Ireland’s Cathal Daniels & the stallion Barnaboy Freeman pipped Alex Lee-Simpson & Bonza Rusty May by 0.4 points to take the honours, and team GB’s Natasha Brent & Mini Bubble took third slot.
West Waterford CIC1* winner, Flora Harris & Cesano H. Photo: EquusPix
West Waterford CIC1*
1. Flora Harris & Cesano H
2. Jodie O’Keeffe & Kachemire Le Beau
3. David Doel & Ricoshea
Flora Harris & Cesano H took the honour’s for GB in the CIC1*, with dressage leader, Ireland’s Jodie O’Keeffe & Kachemire Le Beau taking second place. The SJ proved to be fairly decisive in this section. By producing one of the 10 clear rounds, followed by a faultless cross country, Flora Harris was able to edge ahead by 3.6 points. after Jodie O’Keefe picked up 8 penalties. GB’s David Doel & Ricoshea finished in third.
Horse Sport Ireland CICYH1* 6yo1. Sophie Richards & SRS Adventure
2. Cathal Daniels & Sammy Davis Junior
3. Rosie Fry & Arise Cavalier
Sophie Richards & SRS Adventure, led from the start to take the Horse Sport Ireland CICYH1* 6yo class, finishing on their dressage score of 35.5., beating Cathal Daniels & Sammy Davis Junior into second slot, only 0.1 of a point behind.
