Let’s cut to the chase: If you watch through the entire video above, you’ll see one of the most unusual obstacles in the sport of eventing. At the end of this modified cross-country course, horse-and-rider pairs get sent through—literally through—the VIP spectator tent, and while they’re in there, they clear a jump with what looks like impossibly little headroom. The whole video is worth a view, but no one will blame you for skipping ahead to see that bit. It’s around the 4:25 mark.
Elisa Wallace and Simply Priceless (aka Johnny) are veterans of four-star level competition, the highest level in three-day eventing. Wallace shared her experience at this year’s showcase with a helmet cam video that gives fans a rider’s-eye view of this unusual cross-country test.
Elisa and Johnny finished in 18th place overall. Boyd Martin won his third consecutive Wellington Eventing Showcase, this time with Welcome Shadow. Click here to see full results.
Leslie Potter is a writer and photographer based in Lexington, Kentucky. www.lesliepotterphoto.com
Holy Jumping! I’m not a fan of this type of jumping due to the jumps that don’t come apart when not made! But this was awesome and that ride thru the stands and over that jump, wow!
WOW that was invigorating for sure! But just not for me! Stick to my western ponies!
Bit time sport down here in FL. Love eventing! Watching it that is, too much for me and my horse to do however!
WOW what a ride! Not for the faint of heart for sure! Loved going through the tent!
OH MY what a ride! Sorry but I wouldn’t have the guts to do that! I’ll stick to my western pleasure and halter horses! LOL!