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Kristin Bachman and Gryffinder led from flag fall to that's all to win the CCI-***-W, a member of the USEA Gold Cup Series, inspite of having two rails down for 8 faults in the Show Jumping Phase. Bachman's final score was 60.0.

Gina Miles and McKinlaigh, who had been second throughout, maintained that position, while toting up 12 faults over Sally Ike's Show Jumping Course. Their final score was 67.4. This pair placed 3rd at the first FEI Eventing World Cup Final, held at Pau, France in 2003.

Laura Whitlock and Kipling, 5th after Dressage and 3rd after Cross Country, also had 12 Show Jumping faults; but, managed to hold on to 3rd place, on a score of 73.0.

Others in the top six were:

4. Ashley Harris (CAN), Baylee - 76.9 (8 faults SJ)
5. Natalie Pitts, Aladdin - 88.3 (4 faults SJ)
6. Erin Spohr, Hill Street - 89.8 (4 faults SJ)

Editor's Note: There is no further word as to the condition of Cindy Burge as of Press Time - 8:00 AM, Monday, July 26th

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Saturday, July 24, Cross Country Day

Kristin Bachman and Gryffinder continue to lead the CCI***-W after the Cross Country Phase. Gryffinder jumped clean but picked up 4.4 time faults for a two phase score of 52.0. Gina Miles and McKinlaigh narrowed the gap to 3.2 faults, less than one railin the Show Jumping, with a clear run and only 1.6 time faults.

Lauren Whitlock climbed onto the Leader Board with a double clear Cross Country, riding Kipling, good for third place on a score of 60.0.

Others in the top six are:

4. Kassia Dorish, Captain Chaos - 65.84 (4.8 time XC)
5. Ashley Harris, Baylee - 68.9 (2.4 tim3 XC)
6. Josh Barnacle, Florestan du Serin - 82.3 (11.2 time XC)

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July 24, 2004

Press Release from the Event at Rebecca Farm

At approximately 3:30 pm today, Cindy Burge, a 41 year old experienced rider from Spokane, Washington competing in Open preliminary Division B at the Event at Rebecca Farm, was crittcally injured in a fall. On the Cross Country course between fences 16 and 17, her horse Lucky Stripe, ran into a Barley field and lost his footing, rolling on his rider.

A paramedic nurse at the site administered immediate medical aid. The competition Safety Officer, Marty Boehme, and EMS staff arrived immediately to assess the situation and called ALERT medivac. Within 22 minutes, she was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She has since been moved to a trauma unit in Missoula, Montana for further evaluation,

The Competition Veterinarian, Dr. Rich Sylvester, examined Lucky Stripe and found no apparent injuries.

As more information becomes available, this bulletin will be updated.

Reported by Crisis Team Committee

Sally O'Connor, Committee President

Sally Ike, Committee Member

Jens Larsen, Committee Member

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Friday, July 23, Dressage Day

In the CIC***-W, Kristin Bachmann and Gryffindor (47.6) lead Gina Miles and McKinlaigh (53.8) by 6.3 faults. Gina place third in the World Cup Final, at Pau, in France, in 2003. Frederic Boutland is third riding Le Favori.

Others on the top six are:

4. Anna Collier, Leopold - 59.0
5. Amanda Vines , Simon Says - 60.0
6. Kassia Dorosh, Captain Chaos - 61.0

13.4 faults separtate the top six heading into Cross Country.

Please click on Event Results at the left for further placings.

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The event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, Montana (USA) is part of the 2004 FEI Eventing World Cup calendar. It is also one of seven selected events for the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Gold Cup Series.

Dressage will start at 16h20 on Friday 23 July. Cross Country will be held on Saturday 24 July from 13h00 to 14h00 and will be followed by Show Jumping on Sunday.

Rebecca Broussard, owner of the facilities and organiser of the show, has been involved in Eventing in the state of Montana and the US West Coast since 1985. She was the President of the local Combined Training Association, Area VII Young Rider Coordinator and organiser of the Herron Park Horse Trials for 17 years. Rebecca became a board member and the sponsor hostess for the North American Young Rider Championship in 1999. In 2001, she was awarded the Governor's Cup for her outstanding contribution to the sport of Eventing. For the last six years, she has been a member of the USEA Board of Governors and is currently a trustee of the USEA Endowment Foundation. Rebecca Broussard also owns several upper level horses.

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The FEI Eventing World Cup is the sport's first linked series consisting of 17 qualifiers culminating in a yearly Final. It is organised at the highest level (three-star) of the short Eventing format which is the new standard for Championships and the Olympic Games. The series is designed in manner to for Championships and the Olympic Games. The series is designed in manner to encourage the participation of the world's best riders and horses and thus promote such emblematic values of Eventing, as the constant quest for harmony between physical skills and mental balance, contact with nature, precision, stamina, agility and insightful training. The FEI Eventing World Cup is a showcase of a sport resolutely turning to the future.

Malina Gueorguiev
Fédération Equestre Internationale
Communications Department
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