Boyd Martin brings forward the ultra-consistent Fedarman B, who was the highest-placed U.S. horse at last year’s Olympics in Paris, finishing 10th overall. “Bruno” was originally produced by the late Annie Goodwin, and Boyd has honored that legacy by building a strong, trusting partnership over time. Since winning the 2022 Aiken Showcase, they’ve gone from strength to strength, including a top-10 finish at Luhmühlen, a fifth place at Pau last October, and a near-spotless show jumping record at the FEI levels. With cross country grit and continued polish from dressage pro Silva Martin (as well as German Olympian Bettina Hoy when she’s in town) and show jumping coach Peter Wylde, this pair could be a serious threat if it all clicks on the day.

FAST FACTS

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Last 3 Results:

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• Stable View 4*-S (2nd - 38.8)
• Carolina 3*-S (3rd - 34.0)
• Pau 5* (5th - 47.1)

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Fun Fact:

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• Bruno can be a bit tricky to catch in the field, often self-longing himself mockingly around whichever poor working student is tasked with bringing him in to be ridden.

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Did You Know?

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• Boyd strategically aimed Fedarman B at the European 5s as he prepared for the Paris Olympics, doing so because he felt they would set him up well with the selectors on somewhat similar-feeling cross country tracks. Thus, this is his first 5 at Kentucky.

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Watch For:

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• The sky is truly the limit for this pair, who are certainly threats to be the winners when the dust settles, and if nothing else they’ll be making a strong run for the podium. Bruno is consistent across phases, and if things go to plan, a personal best performance will elevate them right up there with any other winning contenders.