Chris Burton in the lead with Polystar- © Les Garennes
Friday 24th of May was the start of Saumur Complet’s highest level of competition : the CCI 4*L with the dressage test. After this first test, the most awaited athlete of the week-end, Christopher Burton, who was part of the Australian bronze medal winning team at the Olympic Games in Rio, is in the best position: first place of the provisional ranking with his horse Polystar. He is ahead of two French riders: Victor Levecque with RNH MC Ustinov, second a the provisional ranking and, in third place, Christopher Six with Totem de Brecey.
Christopher Burton talking about his CCI 4*L dressage test :
We are delighted with Polystar. His attitude is about as good as he can do at the moment and we are very proud of him. He and I were in total harmony and he didn’t make any mistake. Of course, in dressage things can always be better but Polystar was really at his best !
Christopher Burton about Polystar I :
He’s a wonderful story. He came to me for sale some years ago but we couldn’t buy him. I always knew that he was a good horse and then, three years ago, Trisha (his current owner) bought him for me and the moment she owned him he started winning.
Christopher Burton about Saumur Complet :
This competition has always brought me luck and I come back every year with pleasure. When we needed qualification points for Polystar, I had the choice of three competitions. His owner immediatly advice me to come to Saumur because the competition would suit me.
Meanwhile over in the UK at Houghton International Horse Trials, Sam Griffiths riding Paulank Kings River is in 14th position after the dressage with a score of 30.0
Source:Les Garennes
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