For Immediate Release
Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

Wellington, FL – February 20, 2022 – The sixth week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by IDA Development, concluded on Sunday, February 20, with a day full of show jumping on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village while hunters continued on the main stage of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Olympian Bertram Allen (IRL) sped to victory for the second year in row in the $140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI3*, this year riding his own Harley VD Bisschop. WEF continues with world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition through April 3.

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Bobbi Rottman and Teresa Knopp of IDA Development stand with Bertram Allen and Harley vd Bisschop for their winning presentation. © Sportfot

Forty-five entries took to the field to contest the three-star grand prix over a course designed by Ana Catalina Harris Cruz (MEX). Fifteen competitors found the key to a clear round, and with one retirement from the jump-off, 14 contested the short course.

2020 Tokyo Olympic Games individual gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) and Oakingham Stud’s Faltic HB were the eighth to go in the jump-off list, chasing a time of 42.47 seconds set by Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC. Maher galloped through the course and set the new time to beat at 40.92 seconds.

Maher’s partnership with Faltic HB, a 12-year-old KWPN stallion by Baltic VDL x Concorde, only began in October of 2021. They were double clear in the World Cup Grand Prix at the London International Horse Show in December before crossing the pond to Wellington.

“Thank you to Oakingham Stud for believing in me and giving him to me,” expressed Maher. “He had a great upbringing in his life and jumped up to the three-star level. He had a little bit of a break with COVID being in Europe, so he still just has to learn this next level and faster jump-offs, even though he’s 12. I was really happy with him today.”

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Ben Maher and Faltic HB © Sportfot

 This was the first time that Maher has really pushed Faltic HB for speed in a jump-off. They had an unlucky four faults in last week’s five-star grand prix at WEF, and Maher decided to step him down to the three-star this week to keep him “mentally confident.” Maher plans to use Faltic HB in the Nations Cup at WEF 8.

Of his ride through the jump-off course, Maher said with a smile, “It was a little bit scary jumping the double [combination] there. I was full commitment and nearly bounced it, but in the end was just not quite fast enough. I thought Bertram’s jump-off was perfect, fluid, and much faster at the end of the course than I was able to do today.”

The two subsequent riders made a good bid for the lead but finished just off the pace; Conor Swail (IRL) and his own Count Me In were double clear in 41.84 seconds for fourth place, while Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Coronado, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, finished in 42.30 seconds for fifth place. Barnmate Smolders ended up in sixth place.

Following Nassar in the ring was Olympian Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) with H5 Sport Horses LLC’s H5 Elvaro. They slotted into third place with a final time of 40.95 seconds, just three-hundredths of a second off Maher’s time.

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Eduardo Pereira de Menezes and H5 Elvaro © Sportfot

Menezes has enjoyed a nearly five-year relationship with H5 Elvaro. While the 13-year-old KWPN stallion by Calvaro F.C. x Heartbreaker competed with Menezes’s sponsor Carlos Hank Guerreiro in 2019, he has ridden the horse since 2020. Menezes and H5 Elvaro racked up wins at WEF; Valkenswaard, The Netherlands; St. Tropez-Grimaud, France; and Knokke, Belgium in 2021.

This was H5 Elvaro’s first grand prix back after an injury in August. “I was pretty pleased with his performance,” said Menezes. “I knew we needed to take care of the double combination. I think I lost time there, and then I tried to recover, but it wasn’t enough.”

With the best position in the order, Allen and Harley VD Bisschop were the final combination into the jump-off. With a giant gallop and flowing rollbacks, the pair flew through the timers in a class-winning 39.66 seconds.

“For some reason or other, I don’t always get the nicest jump-offs on Harley,” admitted Allen of the 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood by Dulf van den Bisschop x Coronado. “I was just going to have my round, and if it all came off, I knew he could be fast enough, but I wasn’t going to force anything. And then right from the start, I caught one to two good, the double [combination] good, and just kept going from there.”

“Harley” has been in the family since November of 2018, having previously been ridden by Nicola Philippaerts. Bertram shares riding duties with his brother Harry.

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Bertram Allen and Harley vd Bisschop © Sportfot

Allen explained, “My brother rode him at one or two shows at the end of last year, and he’s in Spain now with a lot of the other horses. He came out here [to Wellington] the first week, so I thought it would be nice for him to ride him and see how it’s done over here, because it’s different in Europe. It was a good experience for him, and obviously it didn’t do the horse any harm.”

Allen won this same grand prix at the 2021 WEF with Castlefield Vegas. For Harley VD Bisschop, that pre-qualification into the grand prix and the grass venue made it an “encouraging” decision to enter the horse.

“It’s great to be a winner anytime, but to do it two years in a row, and also last to go, is that little bit sweeter too,” he said.

The Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award went to Amanda Derbyshire (GBR).

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Amanda Derbyshire is presented with the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider award by Isabel Jolicouer and Louie Jacobs. © Sportfot

Final Results: $140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI3*

1. HARLEY VD BISSCHOP: 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Dulf van den Bisschop x Coronadoh
BERTRAM ALLEN (IRL), Bertram Allen: 0/0/39.66

2. FALTIC HB: 2010 KWPN stallion by Baltic VDL x Concorde
BEN MAHER (GBR), Oakingham Stud: 0/0/40.92

3. H5 ELVARO: 2009 KWPN stallion by Calvaro F.C. x Heartbreaker
EDUARDO PEREIRA DE MENEZES (BRA), H5 Sport Horses LLC: 0/0/40.95

4. COUNT ME IN: 2007 Hanoverian gelding by Count Grannus x Sherlock Holmes
CONOR SWAIL (IRL), Conor Swail: 0/0/41.84

5. CORONADO: 2009 Holsteiner gelding by San Patrignano Cassini x Acord II
NAYEL NASSAR (EGY), Evergate Stables LLC: 0/0/42.30

6. MONACO: 2009 Holsteiner gelding by Cassini II x Contender
HARRIE SMOLDERS (NED), Evergate Stables LLC: 0/0/42.47

7. ABC QUANTUM CRUISE: 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding by OBOS Quality x Cruising
HECTOR FLORENTINO (DOM), Wyndmont: 0/0/42.74

8. JAMES KANN CRUZ: 2013 Irish Sport Horse gelding by Kannan
SHANE SWEETNAM (IRL), Gizmo Partners LLC: 0/0/43.66

9. CORNWALL BH: 2008 Holsteiner gelding by Con Air x Cambridge
AMANDA DERBYSHIRE (GBR), Gochman Sport Horses LLC: 0/0/49.32

10. SQUIRT GUN: 2011 Oldenburg gelding by Diarado x Quick Star
PAUL O’SHEA (IRL), Eye Candy Jumpers: 0/4/42.92

11. GERKO: 2011 KWPN gelding by VDL Zirocco Blue x Chin Chin
DAISY FARISH (USA), Lanes End Showjumping: 0/4/43.08

12. KOSS VAN HEISTE: 2010 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Breemeersen Adorado x Contact vd Heffinck
KATIE LAURIE (AUS), Eadaoin Collins: 0/4/43.51


Grace Debney and Boheme de la Roque Turn and Burn Their Way to Another Victory in the $25,000 Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix

Young riders took to the Derby Field first thing Sunday morning, with 74 combinations on the list to challenge Ana Catalina Cruz Harris’s carefully-designed track for the $25,000 Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix. While the course proved challenging, 15 riders found the clear path to advance to the jump-off. After an electric race over the short course, it was Grace Debney (GBR) and her partner Boheme de la Roque who added yet another blue ribbon to their growing collection.

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Leah Rogers Meierfeld, Equestrian Client Development Manager of Hermès, stands with Grace Debney and Boheme de la Roque in their winning presentation. © Sportfot

Ashley Vogel (USA) was the third rider on the grass this morning with her horse Ceres van het Moeshof, and she set the pace in the jump-off, going clear in 41.99 seconds. She would eventually finish in sixth place as the time to beat got faster and faster with each rider who followed.

Caelinn Leahy (USA) managed to slice the leading time down to 39.35 seconds with Steve Schaefer’s Coldplay 31. It looked like Leahy’s time couldn’t be caught, though Ireland’s Francis Derwin came close, crossing the timers in 40.47 seconds with Scarlett du Sart, owned by Vlock Show Stables LLC.

Two horses later it was Grace Debney’s chance to turn on the gas with her superstar mare, Boheme de la Roque. They gave it their all to shave just a fraction of a second off of Leahy’s time to claim victory in 39.20 seconds. Leahy finished in second, and Derwin rounded out the top three.

It had already been a big week for Debney, who is fresh off her win in Thursday’s $6,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI3* and celebrated her 18th birthday on Friday. Sunday’s $25,000 Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix win with her dependable teammate, Boheme de la Roque, was the icing on the birthday cake.

“I think what sets [Boheme de la Roque] apart from my other horses is that I always have confidence in her. I know she’s looking to win, and she’s looking to clear the jumps and do everything she can for me. I think that’s what helps me the most is that I’m fighting for her, but so is she,” Debney said.

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Grace Debney and Boheme de la Roque © Sportfot

Debney’s list of achievements with Boheme de la Roque, an 11-year-old Selle Français mare by Kannan x Quick Star, seems to get longer every time the duo steps into the ring. This year, they have been focused on the U25 series and look to be right on target.

“We set a goal at the beginning of circuit that we really wanted to be competitive in the U25 division,” explained Debney. “We decided to use ‘Boheme’ in all the U25 classes, because she really has been my most consistent horse this year.”

Like Debney, Caelinn Leahy of Maple Park, IL, has been partnered with her mount Coldplay 31, a 13-year-old Westphalian gelding by Cassini II x Phantom, for over a year. They’ve picked up valuable experience together including a trip to the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, as part of the USA’s young rider team.

“I think Coldplay loves being on the field and being able to gallop around out here. I thought there were a couple lines that rode pretty short that you had to have that rideability,” noted Leahy. “I was particularly happy with my horse, because we used to not always have that gear and be able to get that rideable.”

Francis Derwin was the youngest of the top three finishers at 17, and trains with Ireland’s Darragh Kenny who previously had the ride on Scarlett du Sart Z. This is Derwin’s second WEF experience, having first traveled from his home in Athlone in West Meade, Ireland, to compete in the 2020 FEI Junior Nations Cup.

“I really liked it the last time I came, and when I got a chance this year, I had to come back,” he said.

Derwin just picked up the reins on “Scarlett,” a 12-year-old Zangersheide mare by Stakkato x First Bride, when he got to WEF at the beginning of the circuit six weeks ago, but they have quickly formed a strong partnership.

“Scarlett has been very easy to get on with, so it’s made my job easier. She’s a really nice horse and a very good jumper. She always tries really hard for you,” expressed Derwin. “It means a lot to have this finish. It’s brilliant to get such a good chance to ride in these classes. To get such a good placing is really rewarding. Hopefully this U25 series will help me learn as I continue in the sport.”

Leahy agreed the U25 series has been beneficial to her development as an athlete, but the joy in competing in this setting was at the forefront.

“We’re so spoiled here at WEF to have so many great rings to ride these jumpers in. I think that any opportunity for young riders to be able to go into different settings is great experience as we’re trying to step up to the FEI level,” she reflected. “Being able to have access to the Derby Field, especially, is really spectacular for people competing in the U25 right now. Galloping across the field for those last three jumps in the jump-off today and trying to take a shot at it was so much fun.”

Debney echoed that sentiment, “Boheme and I love being out on this grass field. Her stride opens up so much, like a lot of the horses. I think she’s having fun, and I’m having fun.”

Final Results: $25,000 Hermès U25 Grand Prix

1. BOHEME DE LA ROQUE: 2011 Selle Français mare by Kannan x Quick Star
GRACE DEBNEY (GBR), Temple Equestrian LLC: 0/0/39.20

2. COLDPLAY 31: 2009 Westphalian gelding by Cassini II x Phantom
CAELINN LEAHY (USA), Steve Schaefer: 0/0/39.35

3. SCARLETT DU SART Z: 2010 Zangersheide mare by Stakkato x First Bride
FRANCIS DERWIN (IRL), Vlock Show Stables LLC: 0/0/40.47

4. ACOTA M: 2013 Oldenburg mare by Toulon x Quattro 7
NATALIE DEAN (USA), Marigold Sporthorses LLC: 0/0/41.44

5. GIOLITA: 2011 KWPN mare by Ingmar x Padinus
EMMA SARGENT (USA), Emma Sargent: 0/0/41.78

6. CERES VAN HET MOESHOF: 2012 Selle Français mare by Ogano Sitte x Mozart des Hayettes
ASHLEY VOGEL (USA), Ashley Vogel: 0/0/41.99

7. HOLSTEINS MATINA: 2009 Danish Warmblood mare by Party Dance x Charmeur
SOPHIA STUDD (DEN), Studd Show Stables: 0/0/42.13

8. CHACCOLINA D: 2013 Hanoverian mare by Chaco-Blue x Quantus
CHARLISE CASAS (USA), Always Faithful Equine LLC: 0/4/39.69

9. VIAMDIOS D’AVRIL: 2009 Selle Français gelding by Diamant de Semilly x Fol Avril
LAUREN ESDALE (CAN), Pauline Esdale: 0/4/41.35

10. CHADINA: 2012 Oldenburg mare by Conthargos x Narew
MCKAYLA LANGMEIER (USA), Rafferty Farm LLC: 0/4/41.61

11. HELLO BESI: 2012 KWPN gelding by Zambesi TN x San Patrignano Cassini
LAUREN FISCHER (USA), Lauren Fischer: 0/4/42.34

12. CARAGHS QUALITY LADY: 2013 Irish Sport Horse mare by OBOS Quality 004 x Limmerick
ANNA BETH ATHEY (USA), Anna Beth Athey: 0/4/42.95


Nicola Philippaerts Closes Out Week 6 with Victory in the $25,000 CP National Grand Prix

The $25,000 CP National Grand Prix wrapped up an action-packed day on the field. Forty-seven combinations tried their hand at the first-round course. A tight time allowed of 77 seconds had competitors looking to be efficient and quick in their track, which resulted in many rails coming down. Six advanced to the jump-off, where Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts laid down the fastest double clear performance with Zayado in 38.214 seconds to claim the win.

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Nicola Philippaerts and Zayado in their winning presentation. © Sportfot

Cathleen Driscoll (USA) was the pathfinder in the first round and found the first clear straight away aboard Dame de Pique, owned by Plain Bay Farm. It was after half of the starting list had shown before the class had its second clear in Philippaerts and Zayado. Nicholas Dello Joio (USA), Christian Coyle (IRL), Veronica Tracy (USA), and Wilhelm Genn (GER) were then also able to add their names to the jump-off list.

“I think the time, for sure, was quite challenging for everyone. I walked my own course based on what’s best for my horse and just tried to go a little bit for the time between the jumps. Zayado’s actually quite sneaky fast, so I think that helped with the time,” explained Philippaerts.

Driscoll tried to replicate her commanding first-round performance, but ran into a little trouble, leaving the door open for the competitors to follow. Philippaerts took just enough chances for a speedy clear to put the pressure on the rest of the field. It proved to be an insurmountable task, with the white, skinny vertical off of a tight turn falling numerous times as riders tried to chase the time to beat.

Coyle came the closest, crossing the timers fault-free with his horse Costa Diam, a 10-year-old Selle Français mare by Componist Champblanc x Allegreto, in 39.411 seconds for a second-place finish. Genn had the time in 35.858 seconds with Bugatti, Eduardo Leon’s 16-year-old KWPN gelding by Heartbreaker x Pilot, but that white, skinny vertical coming down meant he would have to settle for third.

“There were a few more natural jumps in the course today, but Zayado is very brave. He’s jumped all over the world. I think his experience showed today, and it was a good day to have him in this class,” said Philippaerts.

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NIcola Philippaerts and Zayado © Sportfot

Zayado, an 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Cayado x Casall, has been with Team Philippaerts and Famille Lens for five years, but it was Nicola’s twin brother Olivier who had the ride previously. The brothers thought that the competition at WEF would suit Zayado, so he shipped from their base in Belgium over to Wellington.

“I think he likes the weather here like everybody else. He’s a lovely horse. He’s like a big teddy bear, really,” described Philippaerts. “He’s very easy and comfortable to ride, and he can jump big jumps. You’re always quite sure he will try to do his best. It’s always nice if you can go with a horse like this into the ring.”

Final Results: $25,000 CP National Grand Prix

1. ZAYADO: 2011 Holsteiner gelding by Cayado x Casall
NICOLA PHILIPPAERTS (BEL), Team Philippaerts & Famille Lens: 0/0/38.214

2. COSTA DIAM: 2012 Selle Français mare by Componist Champblanc x Allegreto
CHRISTIAN COYLE (IRL), Christian Coyle Show Stables: 0/0/39.411

3. BUGATTI: 2006 KWPN gelding by Heartbreaker x Pilot
WILHELM GENN (GER), Eduardo Leon: 0/4/35.858

4. MONBEG THUNDERBALL B: 2012 Irish Sport Horse gelding by O-Piloth
VERONICA TRACY (USA), Coleridge Equestrian BV: 0/4/37.143

5. OPIUM DU SOUFFLET: 2009 Swiss Warmblood gelding by Ogano Sitte x Landjuweel St.Hubert
NICHOLAS DELLO JOIO (USA), Rocking D Ranch: 0/8/36.109

6. DAME DE PIQUE: 2011 Holsteiner mare by Casall x Crawford 5
CATHLEEN DRISCOLL (USA), Plain Bay Farm: 0/14/57.001

7. ZAPITOL S Z: 2012 Zangersheide gelding by Zandor x Indorado
RICHARD VOGEL (GBR), Dietmar Gugler: 4/66.662

8. BAHIRA S: 2012 Oldenburg mare by Balou du Rouet
MCKAYLA LANGMEIER (USA), Rafferty Farm LLC: 4/73.673

9. RF MOST WANTED: 2013 Warmblood gelding
MARILYN LITTLE (USA), Raylyn Farms Inc: 4/74.771

10. MHS CARDENTA: 2012 Irish Sport Horse mare by Cardento 933 x Diamond Serpent
AMANDA DERBYSHIRE (GBR), Amanda Derbyshire: 4/74.852

11. CASH DU PLESSIS: 2012 Selle Français stallion
LORENZO DE LUCA (ITA), Poden Farms: 4/75.073

12. VALDES Z: 2013 Zangersheide stallion by Vigo d’Arsouilles x Ircolando
EVAN COLUCCIO (USA), Hampton Green Farms LLC: 4/75.963


Classic Winners Close Out WCHR Week at 2022 WEF

The International Arena at PBIEC wrapped up World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) competition on Sunday. The $5,000 Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic started the day’s competition with an impressive 92 entries vying for the blue ribbon. The large group of competitors meticulously made their way through Andy Christiansen Jr.’s track until 12 entries stood out from the rest and were invited back for the short handy course. With both rounds completed, Krysia Nelson emerged as the winner with her own Cobham Park after combining scores of 85 and 83 to produce the top total of 168.

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Carol Cone stands with Krysia Nelson and Cobham Park in their winning presentation with trainer Ralph Caristo. © Sportfot

“Today was kind of amazing,” stated Nelson. “I have only been able to ride since about two weeks ago because of a broken elbow.”

Nelson took on the gelding as a four-year-old and has produced him to compete in the Amateur-Owner Hunter division. She has been his primary caregiver and jockey for the past eight years and has hopes of returning to their previous level of competition once fully healed.

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Krysia Nelson and Cobham Park © Sportfot

“He is a game-on kind of guy,” she explained. “He loves to jump and do his work, and when we are on it he is the easiest horse to just jump right on and gallop around a big atmosphere.”

Second place in the classic went to Meghan Knapic with First Blue LLC’s Cecotto’s Joker as the pair totaled less than a point behind Nelson for a finish worthy of 167.25. Alison Stern and Joni Werthan’s The Cardinal earned the last spot in the top three as they produced duplicate scores of 83.50 to finish with 167 total points.

The last of the junior riders then took to the International Arena for their chance to win the $5,000 WCHR Junior Hunter 3’3” Classic. The class was held in the California Split format with 74 pairs leading off the first round, and the 24 best combinations invited back for the handy round.

Down to the final few returning competitors, Adrianna Forte and First Blue LLC’s Memorable leapt to the lead as they paired their first-round score of 85 with an 82.50 to take a 6.50 point lead over the next closest challenger by producing a final score of 167.50.

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Adrianna Forte and Memorable in their winning presentation. © Sportfot

“I have only been competing at the 3’3” height for a few weeks so my main objective was just to stay calm,” said Forte. “I haven’t been in a big ring like the International Arena here or in such a large class so our overall emphasis was just for me to ride smart and smooth.”

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Adrianna Forte and Memorable © Sportfot

The 14-year-old junior athlete transferred to the First Blue LLC team in the summer of 2021 and is in her first season of WEF competition.

“Memorable is an amazing mover and jumper,” said Forte. “We had a few minor mistakes but for my first time competing at WEF with this kind of competition, I was thrilled.”

Topping the leaderboard of the Section B portion was Caroline Olsen with Elysian Stables LLC’s Ladies First on a total of 161.50. The week was the five-year-old mare’s first venture into the 3’3” height with Olsen only having been aboard for a few weeks.

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Caroline Olsen and Ladies First in their winning presentation. © Sportfot

“I just started riding her recently and this week was her debut into the 3’3” divisions,” explained Olsen. “Prior to that she had only started competing at the three-foot height several weeks ago but she was ready to move up. She is typically unflappable so we thought this would be a good experience for her, and she just stepped right into the International Arena with no concern. She has a pretty amazing brain, and we are all very excited for her future.”

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Caroline Olsen and Ladies First © Sportfot

The El Manto, LLC Children’s Hunter 14 and Under division saw two champions and two reserve winners as it also was pinned under the California Split guidelines. Lily Epstein and Forever Equestrian LLC’s Fiat earned one champion ribbon with results of two firsts, while Amelia Burnside and Soledad O’Brien’s Lord Nelson picked up the other tricolor on placings of two firsts and a third. Epstein also reigned supreme in the $2,5000 NAL Florida Children’s Hunter 14 and Under Classic with a two-round total score of 169. Reserve champion honors were received by Grace Lowe and Eight Oaks Farm’s So Fun, and by Maggie Berch with her own Higgs.

The Large Pony Hunters awarded two champions and two reserve champions with 31 entries forcing another California Split. The combination of Ava Barnes and her own Prestige were the first to receive a tricolor ribbon with three firsts and one second place. Olivia Sweetnam piloted Take 3 LLC’s Goldmark to the other top spot after producing rides that earned them first, second, third, and fifth places.

Vivian Golden and Dr. Betsee Parker’s Royalist produced a first, second, and third to secure a reserve champion ribbon alongside Prince Charming and Haily Guidry. The pair also bested 28 combinations to take the top placing in the $2,500 Florida Large Pony Hunter Classic with an impressive overall score of 171 points. Guidry and Honor Hill Farm LLC’s gelding put forward three second placings for their ribbon.

Golden’s success didn’t stop there though, as the young rider was also co-champion and co-reserve champion in the Medium Pony Hunter division, sponsored by the Always Faithful Equestrian Club, with Funtastico and Baroness of Locheil respectively. She and Funtastico, also owned by Dr. Betsee Parker, had two firsts to their name for the win. After producing a two-round total score of 172, Golden picked up another classic win aboard Baroness of Locheil in the $2,500 Florida Medium Pony Hunter Classic.

The division’s second champion was Robin Greenwood’s By4Now and Ava Barnes after they picked up a first, third, and sixth. Collin Sweetnam and Sweet Oak Farm’s On Your Mark rose to the occasion to pick up the additional reserve champion title with a first and second place.

Hayley Hewitt and Bass Equine, LLC’s See More Blue rode to a total of 18.5 points for the CWD Children’s Pony Hunter – Large division championship. The duo’s rides earned them first, second, fourth, and sixth. Francesca Roman was named the division’s reserve champion aboard Carolex Stables, LLC’s Hobby Creeks Grey Goose with a first, third, and fourth.

The win in the $2,500 Florida Large Children’s Pony Hunter Classic went to Sadie Berkhout and Cooper Spacek’s Instant Gratification. They combined scores of 77 and 82 for a finish of 159 points.

The Children’s Hunter Pony – Small/Medium division wrapped up with the top honor going to Lindsey Ward’s Slumber Party and Ella Falco Bowery. The duo were champions with a first and a fifth place. Reserve champion went to Brent H Burman and Monkey Business LLC’s Anisette with results of second, third, and fifth.

Section B champion was awarded to Bobby Mercer and TLP LLC’s Beaverwood’s Foxberry with two first places. Reserve Champion went to Dylan Clark and Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC’s Mind Your Step. Lacy Powers and EJ Suhy LLC’s Orchard Hills Penny Candy won the division’s $2,500 Florida Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunter Classic with a total score of 167.

Sophia Maskinoff and Out of the Park Sporthorses LLC’s Handsome DD co-championed in the Children’s Hunter 15-17 division alongside Renaud Farm, LLC’s Cayento Z and Eva Orlando. Masnikoff won the $2,500 NAL Florida Children’s Hunter 15-17 classic with a score of 168 as well as placing with two firsts and a fifth. Orlando and Cayento Z earned two first-place ribbons to put them at the top. Reserve champion was shared between Madison Frankel with Valentino and Layla Khalily aboard Brendan William’s Knightly.