Cross Country Day at Lakes & Craters

Determination - Megan Jones and Kirby Park Irish Empress clear the first fence of the CCI1* water complex

This is fun! Melissa Wilson and CP Platinum early in the Pre-Novice section 1

Full steam ahead – Jonathan McClean and Brinkin Fitzwilliam put their toe down in the CCI1* to move up to third place after cross country
 

Christmas comes early – Charlie King and Charlton Veeza fly around the Junior Pre-Novice to hold on to their overnight lead

Cute as a button – Emily Hunt and Supernova canter home after a positive round in the Preliminary A

Should have been a showjumper - showing some style of an early Pre-Novice fence

Showing them how it’s done - Edith Kane and Serious Business tackle the CCI1* water jump with ease

Going down – Felicity Siddle and Sallusk drop into the water in the CCI2*

Time to cool off? Isabella Walsh just manages to stay aboard T S Swampfox in the CCI1* Young Rider class

Katja Weimann and BP Escapade look ahead to their next jump in the CCI1*

Lucy Yeomans and RSB Bluejay approach the water in the CCI2*

Naomi White and Mighty Tosca clear the second element of the CCI2* water complex

Star studded - Wendy Schaeffer and Over The Nova canter through the finish flags in the Preliminary C

Natalie Davies and Chatswood Captivate clear the third element with ease in the Pre-Novice water complex

Rachel Keeton and Daydreamers Delight head off across the country in the Pre-Novice

Robert Palm and Majestical wasted no time through the water

Shay Smith and My Buddy Boy at the second to last in the CCI2*

Tesse Cook and Rimfire Don Pierre over the log that caused quite a few problems in the CCI* young rider class

The water complex that left many combinations walking home on cross country day at Lakes and Craters

Will Enzinger and TS Jamaimo may have been the only pair to get around the CCI3* but they did it in style

Yona Lloyd and the gorgeous Icarus Frosty over the first element of the CCI1* water complex

The Barlings were seen zipping about the course all day doing their bit to help the event run smoothly

Like mother, like daughter - Wendy Whiting and her daughter's former ride Sovereign Rose move into 2nd place after a beautiful round in the Pre-Novice section 1

Breath in! One of the challengin skinny fences in the CCI2*

Yeee Haaa! A big jump out of the water in the Pre-Novice

All class - some beautiful technique in the Pre-Novice

Always great to see a horse that loves his job! Ears pricked at the start of the Pre-Novice

Commentating Camperdown style – Barry Roycroft entertains the crowd whilst seeking shelter from the piping hot sun

Last man standing - Ben Leahy leaps into the water aboard Le Directeur, the only combination to get around the CIC3*

Bill Chrisanis and Jaybee Castille make their way down the steps in the Preliminary B, finishing 5th overall

The crowds gather and seek refuge under trees by the water jump as the afternoon wears on

All smiles over an early fence in the Pre-Novice

Staying strong – Hayley Smith and Wondaree Ever So clear the second to last jump with ease in the Preliminary C

Katelyn Thompson and TP Innocent Love tackle the first element of the Junior Pre-Novice water jump with style

Keyarra-Lee Smith and Sir Frasdaf jump the first combination on course easily in the CCI1* young rider class

Little pocket rocket - Molly Barry and Jumpin Jack fly over the roll and brush in the CCI1*

Eyes on the prize - Francesca Greene and Esprit De Corps prepare to go cross country in the Preliminary

Chris Height gives commentating a go before heading off to ride

Charlie Sweeney mans our water jump camera – ensuring everyone is caught on camera!