IT was a close call, but much to the relief of all, eventing in the south of the country finally got underway at Crecora last weekend. Running with a bumper entry and in glorious sunshine, the decision to run was truly vindicated.

“Like everywhere we have been, very wet,” commented joint organiser Gerald Furnell. “However, the forecast for the weekend was very optimistic and, with Ballindenisk just days away, we knew riders were keen to get a run. I hope everyone went home happy - we gave them the best ground available and, although the dressage arenas were sticky, it was the same for everyone.”