After cross country day theMichael Jung still fills the top three places, although Leipin FST in now in the lead ahead of stable mate La Biosthetique-Sam thanks to a slightly faster cross country round. Clayton Fredericks moved into third on Bendigo after British rider Rodney Powell, who had been lying third, was eliminated.
The only combination to go clear and under time was French rider Donatien Schauly MCH riding Pivoine Des Touches and this performance moved them up from 21st after dressage to 4th. Clayton's other ride Dunges Laurenrose went clear and into 7th place, while Lucinda Fredericks and Flying Finish dropped back, but only a little into 10th place after picking up 12.8 time penalites.
The only other Australian at Fontainebleau was Wendy Schaeffer, riding Koyuna Sun Dancer, who was sadly eliminated on course.
With Team Fredericks enjoying a good cross country day Clayton fills us in on his plans for the year, his Olympic lead up events and why they are so excited about the foals being produced by Headley Britannia.
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