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Photographs courtesy of Bob Metzger
2005 USEA Awards - Charlotte, NC
4* EVENTS 2005
The most challenging of all horse trials, Four Star events represent the pinnacle of the sport for both horse and rider.
There are only four events at this level in the world and only one of them is held in The United States; The Rolex Kentucky
Three Day Event. Both horse and rider travel to Europe to compete against the world's best; here's the coveted
list, complete with results and, on occasion, commentary.
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ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE DAY EVENT
April 28 - May 1, 2005
Lexington, KY
televised nationally on Sunday May 8, 2005 on NBC
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| Kim Severson and Winsome Adante keep their dressage score and first place after cross country |
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| Kim goes clear to win the 2005 RK3DE |
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William Fox Pitt wins Burghley on Ballincoola! The pair hung onto to the lead with a score of 50.4 and dominated the field
to win the 2005 Burghley 4* Event and a purse of 40,000 pounds. Second place was awarded to Australian Phillip Dutton and
The Foreman, who put in a superb clear round in the show jumping phase. There were only three double clear performances witnessed
on stadium day and Phillip secured his second place with flair. Australia prevailed again in the third spot with Andrew Nicholson
and Lord Killinghurst. Andrew relinquished his second place after cross country after dropping three rails in show jumping.
Both Kim Severson and Winsome Adante and Buck Davison on Private Treaty did not finish the cross country phase of the event.
Click below to get results.
www.burghley-horse.co.uk
Burghley 2005 Results
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The Adelaide International Horse Trials 2005 (Australia)
Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13, 2005.
The Adelaide Horse Trials hosts one of only four CCI**** in the world. Riders here compete for a spot on the Australian
Team at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, 2006. The event promises to promote the highest level of competition with
the best of Australia and New Zealand.
http://www.adelaidehorsetrials.com.au
3* EVENTS 2005
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Red Hills Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL
March 11 - 13, 2005
http://www.rhht.org/
Televised on Comcast Sports SE
April 25, 2005 10P
April 26, 2005 3:30P
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Comcast 16 Tallahassee
May 1, 2005
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WORLD CUP 2005
August 11 - 14, 2005
Congratulations to the US competitors - Jan Thompson placed
highest among her teamates at 7th with Task Force, Heidi White placed 10th on Northern Spy and Lauren Whitlock on Kipling
placed 21st.
Both Robyn Fisher and Jesica Heidemann participated in the 2005 World Cup of Eventing held in Malmo,
Sweden. Both riders put in stellar performances; Jessica and French Twist placed 19th after show jumping. Unfortunately, Robyn
retired due to a lameness issue before show jumping.
Results of the 2005 World Cup of Eventing, Malmo, Sweden
World Cup of Eventing 2005 - Results for all phases
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Blenheim is hosting the 2005 European Eventing Championships
September 8th through 11th, 2005 and the excitement continued...
INDIVIDUAL PLACINGS:
Zara Phillips and Toytown displayed
the poise and talent to hold on to their lead and win the 2005 European Championships. Ending on their dressage score of 38.0,
Zara and her mount were the only one of two finishers in the top 20 to claim that honor. In second place, William Fox Pitt
and Tamarillo helped the British Team to prevail with their final score of 44.3. German rider Ingrid Klimke held on to her
dressage score of 45.2 with her mount Sleep Late and placed third. Karin Donckers of Belgium came in fourth atop Gormley.
Frank Osholt and Air Jordan placed fifth and Finnish rider Piia Pantsu and Ypaja Karuso claimed sixth place.
TEAM PLACINGS:
Great Britain earned the 2005
European Team Championship title with a combined score of 136.5, well ahead of the second place French team, with an accumulated
score of 170.2. The German team come in at third with 181.9.
2005 European Championships Results - Click here
Click here for the European Eventing Championships - Blenheim, September 8 - 11, 2005
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The American Eventing Championships will take place at the Carolina Horse Park on the 14th to the 18th of September, 2005.
Robert Dover offered wonderful support and advice on Tuesday September 13 and Wednesday September 14, 2005 for advanced
eventers including Karen O'Connor and Stephen Bradley. The generosity was extended to an auditing audience, who greatly appreciated
the vast wealth of dressage that was imparted.
Competitiors at all levels of eventing, novice through advanced will be competing for the coveted title of National Champion
of their level. Competitors come from all over the country and the event has attracted amateurs and former Olympians alike.
www.badminton-horse.co.uk
Badminton 2005 Results
FAIRHILL INTERNATIONAL - October 13 - 16, 2005
Fairhill International 3* Event - Commentary and Results
Fairhill International 2005 FINAL RESULTS
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