First trip to Burghley, coming from U.S.... I have questions!

Thank everyone. :p Let's face it, there were worse places to be 'stuck' for a month. We tried to appreciate all the area had to offer, which was plenty.

I'm from the grand state of Pennsylvania. :D I was born and raised in Philadelphia and now I live in Lancaster County, PA. A large population of the Amish are here which makes it an interesting place to live.

I did spend some time at Cottesmore Leap. Man, that was not a jump you wanted to come to with your foot off the gas. I saw some horses literally swim through it. :eek: I loved the jump just before Anniversary Splash and the more galloping fences. I appreciate the technical combinations as much as the next person but for me the heart of cross country is watching a horse eat up the ground and fly over a fence. Some horses looked mighty tired at the end and others (ahem, Gin and Juice) looked like they could do it again.

Lenamore was SUCH a treat to watch - could he have any more charisma? And yay Boyd for a top ten finish!

If there's interest I can post a sample of the gazillion facebook albums I have of Burghley.

NO ONE should feel guilty about suggesting Rutland. It was just by happenstance, it could have happened anywhere. It was on 606, fairly close to Oakham. There was a right turn (with Oakham behind you) at the intersection, but I don't know the name of the road.
 
So pleased you finally got home safely, and got to see/do far more of the area than you thought you would! ;) Such a shame it was in somewhat trying circumstances, but every cloud..........:)
Milton Park is a brilliant place to hunt, riding and following by car. Do let us know if you ever come back, either for Burghley or any of the other "biggies". Who needs the English Tourist Board when you have HHO to point you in the right direction? :D
 
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