Marilyn Little and RF Demeter are in 3rd place going into cross-country at the Rolex KY 4* (photo by Katy Hansen)

Marilyn Little and RF Demeter are in 3rd place going into cross-country at the Rolex KY 4* (photo by Katy Hansen)

After two days of dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (Lexington, KY) CCI 4*, presented by Land Rover, Germany’s Michael Jung is in first place aboard Fischerrocana FST. The pair won Rolex last year and currently have a score of 34.4. The only other rider in the competition to score in the 30s was Allison Springer (USA) and her long-time partner Arthur, who scored a 39.7.

In third place in Maryland’s own Marilyn Little (Frederick) riding RF Demeter. They head into Saturday’s cross-country day on a 42.5.

Lillian Heard is spread out through the standings with three horses. Her top horse at the moment is LCC Barnaby, who is 37th place on a 53.7. With Share Option, Lillian is in 40th place on a 54.6. Her last ride of the competition was aboard FYI. The pair scored a 68.3 and sit in 70th place.

Colleen Rutledge and Escot 6 scored a 64.3 and sit in 66th place. Katie Ruppel and Houdini had a great dressage ride, scoring a 48.3 and are tied for 20th.

Cross-country starts at 10am on Saturday. You can watch cross-country live here.