The Plains, Va.—July 9
The Brook Ledge Great Meadow International CICO*** FEI Nations Cup turned out to be all about the underdogs. The riders from Great Britain finally scored the win on their third try, and Will Coleman earned a surprise victory on Off The Record, moving up from 11th after show jumping when Mike Etherington-Smith’s cross-country course whittled down the field thanks to the troublesome corners at fence 9.
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Check out all of our coverage from the weekend and scroll down to see some of our favorite photos.
Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg topped the combined test for World Equestrian Games-listed U.S. riders. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Meghan O’Donoghue and Palm Crescent. Photo by Tori Repole.
Will Coleman finished fourth with Soupçon Du Brunet. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Waylon Roberts helped Canada to team silver with Kelecyn Cognac. Photo by Tori Repole.
Sydney Conley Elliott jumped the only double-clear round for the U.S. team aboard Cisko A. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Emily Beshear’s son and groom Nicholas gave Olney Uncle Sam a treat after his dressage test while Emily waited for her score. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Individual winners Will Coleman and Off The Record powered towards the finish. Photo by Emily Stakem.
Ben Hobday’s Shadow Man strutted his stuff on the jog strip. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Great Meadow couldn’t run without its enthusiastic volunteers. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Charlotte Collier gave Clifford M a kiss. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Chelsea Kolman showed off her American spirit with Percheron-Thoroughbred cross Dauntless Courage. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border led after dressage and show jumping but withdrew to prepare for Aachen (Germany). Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Allison Springer and Lord Willing. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Caroline Martin and Spring Easy represented the U.S. on the Nations Cup team and finished 19th. Photo by Tori Repole.
Lynn Symansky opted for a combined test for Under Suspection. Photo by Emily Stakem.
Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti finished third individually. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border waited their turn to jog. Photo by Lindsay Berreth.
Ben Hobday played to the crowd after his test with Shadow Man. Photo by Emily Stakem.
