Pippa Funnell and MGH Grafton Street are leading the Longines CCI5*L. Photo: Irish Eventing Times
Pippa Funnell (GBR/23.1) and MGH Grafton Street are currently in the lead after the first day of dressage, followed by Kitty King with Vendredi Biats (GBR/26.8) and Laura Collett with Dacapo (GBR/29.7)
Pippa Funnell was delighted with MGH Grafton Street’s performance (GBR / 23.1): “I was really chuffed. He was with me all the way and I personally think it was one of his best – if not the best test – he’s ever done. I’m always trying not to overwork my horses. So I worked him in a jumping saddle for the last couple of days to keep him happy, because he gets bored otherwise. The course is very good – plenty of arrowheads, plenty of corners. So on Saturday I have to make sure that he’s focused on the tasks. If I get his eyes on and his focus is on the question he’snormally very good. So, it’s my job to get his eyes between the flags.”
Kitty King with Vendredi Biats. Photo: Irish Eventing Times
Kitty King was also full of praise for Vendredi Biats: “I was absolutely thrilled with my test this afternoon.He stayed really with me. It was a test you could just ride and enjoy. He likes the stadium here in Luhmühlen. He went very well and confidently. He has improved a lot and has done a great test today. We’re looking forward to going round the cross-country on Saturday.”
How to watch
NDR live: Saturday, 17 June 14.30 – 16.00 and Sunday, 18 June 14.00 – 15.15
Horse & Country+ are live streaming both competitions with German and English commentary https://horseandcountry.tv
