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Advanced Test A:

1. Bruce Davidson Sr, Cruise Lion - 51.90 (Bruce is pictured at the right.)
2. Madeline Blackman, Gordonstown - 56.80
3. Melissa Miller, Detail Specialist - 56.90
4. Casey McKissock, Special Blend - 59.00
(14 competitors)

Advanced Test B:

1. Bruce (Buck) Davidson Jr., Ballynoecastle RM - 37.30 (Buck is pictured at the left at Rolex Kentucky.)
2. Kyle Carter (CAN), Madison Park - 44.90
3. Peter Atkins, HJ Hampton 45.70 (FODS)
4. Callie Judy, Call on Me - 47.10
(10 competitors)

Open Preliminary

1. Kelly List, Lionheart - 29.60 (FODS)
2. Ralph Holstein, Franklin - 32.20 2
3. Kendal Lehari, Daily Edition - 36.60
4. Gretchen Butts, Arundel - 70 4

David O'Connor, the President of the US Equestrian Federation and a former Olympic Individual Gold Medalist, ran a horse named Harbour Pilot in the OP section. This pair was 3rd after Dressage on 31.40; had 8 jumping and 15 time faults in the SJ dropping to 11th; and finished in 8th place over all with 17.20 time faults XC for a 71.60 final score.

David also rode Sunset Paradise to 5th place in the Open Training section which has 25 competitors.

The following is part of a Press Release from the US Equestrian Federation:

Eventing:

Pine Top Farm Horse Trials managed to run despite snow in Georgia (!) and many of the top horses in the country stretched their legs at the Intermediate and Preliminary levels to prepare for the season. Results are available here: www.pinetopfarm.com – the organizing committee pulled off an amazing feat to be able to run the competition. At the Florida Horse Trials at the Florida Horse Park, far more civilized weather conditions meant a lovely weekend for those that winter in Ocala. Visit www.equiventures.com for complete information and results. 2008 Olympic veterans Karen O’Connor and Mandiba (owned by Joan Goswell) and Becky Holder and her own (and husband Tom’s) Courageous Comet were among those out for their first run of the season