The 2012 London Olympics equestrian eventing venue at
Greenwich has got the thumbs-up from New Zealand riders.
Double Olympic gold medallist Mark Todd was the best of the
New Zealand trio of riders, finishing 15th on NZB Campino in
the test event, which ended this morning.
Andrew Nicholson and Viscount George finished 17th with
Clarke Johnstone and Incognito 25th.
"What an amazing venue I think it will be made to work really
well for next year. The organisers are keen to take on
comments to make it a fantastic games," Todd said.
All three of the Kiwi eventers were clear of jumping
penalties over the tight and hilly cross country course, with
Todd one of just seven combinations to go on to double clear
in the showjumping.
Nicholson was also happy with the test venue.
"It is impressive and very different to what we are used to,"
he said.. "It will definitely be an exciting cross country at
the games."
Honours went to Britain's Piggy French aboard DHI Topper.
Second was current world champion Michael Jung of Germany on
River of Joy.
The next big competition for the New Zealand eventers will be
the Aachen International Festival in Germany in a couple of
weeks.
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