The dressage phase for both the CCI4*-L and the CCI4*-S at Blenheim Horse Trials is now complete – here are the seven things you need to know about today’s action…
1. Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir have retained their early lead to go into the CCI4*-L cross-country in provisional first
2. Young Brits impressed on Friday morning
3. Meanwhile, a host of established stars gave the upper echelons of the CCI4*-L leaderboard a shake on Friday afternoon
4. Gemma Tattersall and Jalapeno are just outside the top 10, but remain within touching distance of the leaders
- Read Gemma’s analysis of their test and learn why she was feeling frustrated, despite a sub-30 score
5. It’s been a good week at the office so far for Ros Canter, who holds her lead in the young horse CCI4*-S
6. Now the dressage is out the way, it’s onwards to the jumping phases
Take a look at the CCI4*-L cross-country start times for Saturday (18 September)
7. There is plenty to jump on David Evans’ testing CCI4*-L cross-country course
Take a look at the cross-country challenge horses and riders will face tomorrow (Saturday)
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