Mike Winter and El Mundo finish in top 20 at Burnham Market
In a field of 86 athlete and horse combinations, Mike Winter of Thornhill, ON, finished in the top 20 in the CCI-4* S at Barefoot Retreat Burnham Market International on Sussex Farm, Norfolk, United Kingdom from April 14 – 16, 2023.
Competing on an all-grass course of rolling farmlands, Winter was paired with El Mundo (H.G K M. Derks, Merselo x Calvaro F.C.), a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding he co-owns with Emma Winter and Jonathan Nelson. Starting the weekend on a dressage score of 33.3, the Canadian duo then performed a flawless show jumping round on a course designed by Sue Peasley. Rounding out the three-day event, Winter completed the cross-country course designed by Alec Lochore, adding just 10.8 time penalties to finish the competition in 19th place on a final score of 44.1.
Beth Underhill and Nikka Vd Bisschop. (Sportfot)
Beth Underhill on the podium at iconic Miami Beach tour stop
Just metres from the Atlantic Ocean on America’s East Coast, 16 Global Champions League (GCL) teams competed in the 5* premier show jumping event in Miami Beach on April 14. Canadian show jumper Beth Underhill of Mulmur, ON, finished on the podium during the team event with the Rome Gladiators for the second consecutive year.