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The highlight class of the third week at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was the $132,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3*. Victory in the “Saturday Night Lights” event went to Ireland’s Darragh Kenny on Cassini Z, owned by Bowers Cone, LLC.

Saturday night’s grand prix had 45 entries over a course designed by Peter Grant of Canada. There were 16 clears, making for a very competitive and fast jump-off. The best of the bunch was Kenny on Cassini Z, an 11-year-old Oldenburg gelding by Cassini II x Capone. They went 12th in the jump-off and were chasing a time of 39.36 seconds set by Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and Cristalline.

Kenny and Cassini Z were fast from the start and never let up to finish with a winning time of 38.21 seconds. Sternlicht and Cristalline finished in third. Slipping into second place just 2/100ths of a second slower than Kenny was Jessica Springsteen (USA) on RMF Swinny du Parc, owned by Rushy Marsh Farm LLC, in 38.23 seconds.

“I think the two girls’ horses have quite a big stride,” Kenny said of the jump-off. “So, one to two, definitely Adrienne got there pulling at the end. For me, it was running the whole way. I think my horse just kept running in all of the lines, so just gradually over the length of the course he made up the time. He’s very, very careful, so I don’t really have to worry about the jumps as much as the turning.”

Fourth place went to Jessica Mendoza (GBR) on her own Toy Boy in 40 seconds flat, while Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Andrew Kocher’s Eristov were fifth in 40.55 seconds.

It was quite a week for Kenny, who celebrated his 30th birthday on

Wednesday with a win in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate FEI 1.45m Classic with Important de Muze. But it was not smooth sailing with Cassini Z, and Kenny struggled to gel with the horse in Thursday’s qualifier.

With a bridle and bit change and a smoother ride in Friday’s 1.40m class, Kenny felt more assured going into the Saturday night grand prix.

“I jumped him in the WEF, and I didn’t ride great,” he explained. “The bit didn’t feel great. I was actually very frustrated about it. I jumped the next day in the 1.40m in a different bridle, and it felt good. So then I went tonight in that bridle. He’s still green sometimes – like the first jump in the jump-off, I came in quite fast, but he just jumped really high and didn’t jump really far across it, so then the seven was very long one to two so I really had to go fast there and then he was just in a really fast rhythm so I just kept going with it.”

This was only the second grand prix in which Kenny has shown Cassini Z. Brought to him as a sale horse, his owner Anne Thompson stepped up to buy the horse for him just a week ago.

“It was an amazing experience for us for the first grand prix with her as my owner and with this horse, and it was a fantastic result,” he said.

As the owner of tonight’s winning grand prix horse, Thompson was awarded a stay at The Brazilian Court Hotel in a luxury studio.

Springsteen, 26, got the ride on RMF Swinny du Parc, a 12-year-old Selle Francais mare by Berlin x Laudanum, last summer.

“We kind of just clicked right away,”

Hunter competition continued through week four three of the Winter Equestrian Festival with challenging courses, strong winds, and talented exhibitors.

Quincy Hayes kicked off the show week in the Equine Tack and Nutritionals Ring 6 by claiming the championship title in the Equine Tack and Nutritionals Green Hunter 3’3” division aboard Paisley Park, owned by Danielle Baran, with a first and a fourth over fences and a first in the under saddle. Reserve honors went to Holly Orlando and Party Line, a 7-year-old Zangersheide gelding, owned by River Hill Farm, with a first, sixth, and seventh over fences and a second under saddle.

Orlando went on to win the championship in the Equine Tack and Nutritionals Green Hunter 3’9” division in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter ring aboard Baranus, owned by Lindsay Maxwell. The pair won first place in all four over fences classes with a fourth in the under saddle. Scott Stewart was named reserve champion with mount Luster, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker, and captured three seconds and a third over fences with a blue ribbon finish in the under saddle.

Jennifer Hannan and her mount, Mindful, owned by Kensel, LLC, took to the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter ring on Thursday and captured the championship title with three firsts and a fifth over

fences and a second in the under saddle in the Antares Sellier France High Performance Working Hunters.

Kelley Farmer took reserve honors aboard Point Being, owned by Derby Lane, LLC, with a first, second, second, and fifth over fences and a fourth in the under saddle.

The Adequan® Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35 3’3” championship win went to Lindsay Maxwell and her mount, Belgravia. The duo took two out of the four first place ribbons over fences and a seventh under saddle. Katherine Oberkircher and and her own Bozeman were crowned reserve champions with a second under saddle and a second and third over fences.

The Rost Arena featured an impressive performance by Elizabeth Boyd and Gratis, owned by Karen Lackinger, as they claimed the championship title in the Young Hunter 3’3” division with four blue ribbons over fences and a second on the flat. Haylie Rolfe and her mount, Bernoulli, were third under saddle with a second and three thirds over fences for the reserve champion ribbon.

Competition in rings 11 and 12 remained fierce throughout the week. John Ehrhart captured both champion and reserve honors in the USHJA Hunter 2’3” division aboard Destiny, owned by Phoebe Backman, and Cayero, owned by John & Stephanie Ingram, LLC. Ehrhart and Destiny were champions with a second under saddle and a second, second, third, and fifth over fences. Ehrhart, aboard Cayero, was reserve champion with a first, first, fifth, and sixth in the division’s jumping classes.

Highlights of WEF 3 included a championship win by Hallie Grimes, aboard Inquisitive, a 10-year-old gelding owned by Can We Keep It?, LLC, in the Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under division with a second on the flat and a first, first, fifth, and eighth over fences. Reserve honors went to Mimi Gochman aboard Evermore, owned by Gochman Sport Horses, LLC, with a first and three thirds over fences.

Hunter competition will continue into WEF 4 on Wednesday, January 31.

Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z won the $132,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3*during Saturday Night Lights. ©Sportfot

Jennifer Hannan and Mindful were the Antares High Performance Hunter

champions. ©Sportfot

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HIGH-END COMPETITION SWEEPS HUNTER RINGS IN WEF THREE

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LUNCH & LEARN SERIESOn Thursday, February 1, the Lunch & Learn Series will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wellington Club. The topic is “Gut Instincts – Feeding for Health and Performance,” and is sponsored by Triple Crown Nutrition. This informational and educational series has a variety of subjects for horsemen and women to learn more for their horses. Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners. Register at the door for a chance to win exciting prizes. Contact Kailey Blausius at 561-784-1137 or kblausius@equestriansport.com for more information.

$15,000 USHJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY “HUNT AND GO”

Hunter riders will have a chance to shine in the International Arena in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby “Hunt and Go” on Friday, February 2, at 12 p.m. In the “Hunt and Go” format, exhibitors will complete a typical hunter round and then immediately begin a handy hunter round without exiting the arena to showcase the versatility of the hunter horse.

$25,000 HERMÈS UNDER 25 TEAM EVENTThe popular Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix Series will hold its $25,000 Team Event on Friday, February 2, at 4 p.m. in the Global Arena at Equestrian Village (13500 South Shore Blvd.). Watch some of the best young talent in the world compete in this Nations Cup-style event and cheer on your favorite team. General admission and parking are free.

$205,000 NETJETS GRAND PRIX CSI4*The grand prix competition during WEF 4 will be featured on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, 13500 South Shore Blvd.) on Saturday, February 3, at 11 a.m. The best show jumpers of the circuit qualify during the week to compete and show off their skills on the field. This always-exciting competition features the biggest jumps with daring jump-off rides for the best prize money.

“SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS”: GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE, PRESENTED BY

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS®

Heading into its ninth annual event, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments® (GCC), will be returning to Wellington on Saturday, February 3. The team relay competition will raise $1.5 million this year. To date, the event has distributed $10.8 million to more than 220 Palm Beach County charities. This family-friendly event offers free general admission and will feature this year’s “A Night When Everyone’s A Star” theme. For the latest event information, please visit: www.GreatCharityChallenge.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatcharitychallenge. Free parking is available with shuttle from Equestrian Village/The Stadium at PBIEC at 13500 South Shore Blvd.

PLAN AHEAD FOR WEEK 5!

RIDE & LEARN WITH HEATHER CARISTO-WILLIAMS

The Ride & Learn Series will take place six times during WEF in 2018. Each week will feature a mounted riding clinic instructed by highly esteemed industry professionals. Week 5 features jumper rider Heather Caristo-Williams, who will be training with the theme of “Young Jumpers,” presented by Equiline at the Van Kampen Covered Arena at The Stadium at PBIEC (AGDF show grounds) on Tuesday, February 6, at 2 p.m. Participation to ride in the clinic is $100 per horse/rider per clinic, so sign up today! Auditing is Free. For more information or to sign up for a clinic, please contact Jessica Nichols at 561-784-4275 or jnichols@equestriansport.com.

MINI-SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEL EQUINE AND HUMAN THERAPEUTICS

Please join us at The Wellington Club on Tuesday, February 6, as world-renowned scientists from Scripps Florida and Colorado State University’s Orthopedic Research Center share the latest discoveries in therapeutics that can be applied to both equine and human diseases. The presentation will begin at 4:00pm followed by a cocktail hour with the scientists. For more information, please contact Jenny Zdankowski at 561-228-2015 or jzdankow@scripps.edu. You may also visit their website http://www.scripps.edu/florida/philanthropy/events/index.html.

PBIEC WEEK 4 & 5 UPCOMING EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB H A P P E N I N G S

This week at IPC, the Ylvisaker Cup Tournament kicks off with games on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Thirteen teams are entered in this tournament which is set to complete on Sunday, February 25. The highlight match every Sunday will begin 3:00 p.m. on the Engel & Völkers Field.

This Sunday at IPC, several new shopping vendors such as Socapri and Goldmund, will be open in addition to Michelle Farmer Collaborative. All three retail spaces will be open throughout the day behind the grand stand. Socapri will also have a small pop up boutique in the Pavilion during brunch.

The Coco Polo Lounge sponsored by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will have a delicious brunch station, specialty cocktails, and exclusive swag bags for its guests this week.

The Pavilion will open at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and serve a brunch buffet throughout the match, with tables overlooking the play at Engle & Völkers Field. Tickets for the Pavilion can be purchased online at www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Autograph signings with the winning team are available after the highlight game on Sunday – bring a ball or a pen and get a souvenir signed by your favorite player!

General admission seating is available and can be reserved online or purchased upon arrival on Sunday. Parking at IPC is $5.

The Polo season at IPC, which began on December 31, continues through Sunday, April 22, and will once again be home to the U.S. Open Championship Finals, North America’s most prestigious polo tournament.

To purchase tickets to Sunday polo and brunch at The Pavilion, visit internationalpoloclub.com.

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Closing:Winter Equestrian Festival promises to be a thrilling 12 weeks of constant activity. And we are so excited to be a part of it. We look forward to meeting fellow equestrian fans and competitors, and helping them find the right solu-tion to meet their unique travel needs.

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Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu ridden by Paul O’Shea, graduate of 2011 auction.

Farona, owned by Sue Grange, ridden by Daniel Coyle. Graduate of 2016 auction. Winner 7 yr old Canadian Young Horse Championships.

$132,000 ADEQUAN® GRAND PRIXCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 FINAL RESULTS

$132,000 ADEQUAN® GRAND PRIX CSI 3*

1 CASSINI Z: 2007 Oldenburg gelding by Cassini II x CaponeDARRAGH KENNY (IRL), Bowers Cone, LLC: 0/0/38.21

2 RMF SWINNY DU PARC: 2006 Selle Francais mare by Berlin x LaudanumJESSICA SPRINGSTEEN (USA), Rushy Marsh Farm LLC: 0/0/38.23

3 CRISTALLINE: 2008 Bavarian Warmblood mare by Cristallo 1 x Caretello BADRIENNE STERNLICHT (USA), Starlight Farms 1 LLC: 0/0/39.36

4 TOY BOY: 2008 BCP gelding JESSICA MENDOZA (GBR), Jessica Mendoza: 0/0/40.00

5 ERISTOV: 2009 KWPN gelding by Cicero Z Van Paemel x ConcordeJORDAN COYLE (IRL), Andrew Kocher: 0/0/40.55

6 CASPAR 213: 2005 Westphalian gelding by Cornet Obolensky x Acord IIDANIELLE GOLDSTEIN (ISR), Starwyn Farms LLC: 0/0/41.26

7 TROYA CLOVIS VAN DE HELLE: 2008 Holsteiner geldingJUAN PABLO BETANCOURT (COL), Juan Pablo Betancourt: 0/0/44.91

8 CALIFORNIA 62: 2004 Holsteiner mare by Cassini I x Galant Vert ANDREW RAMSAY (USA), The California Group: 0/4/39.56

9 DICAS: 2009 Rheinlander gelding by Diarado x Cassini I MARGIE ENGLE (USA), Storm Ridge Capital LLC, Show Horses, Garber & Gla-dewinds Partners LLC: 0/4/40.38

10 WESTBROOK: 2008 SWB gelding by Jaguar Mail x CardentoMARIO DESLAURIERS (CAN), Wishing Well Farm LLC: 0/4/41.13

11 DAISY: 2008 KWPN mare by Excenel V x Timeless MEREDITH MICHAELS-BEERBAUM (GER), Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC: 0/4/41.22

12 SKYHORSE: 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Calvaro x Quidam de RevelLILLIE KEENAN (USA), Chansonette Farm LLC: 0/4/41.35

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she said. “I feel really comfortable with her. She’s so naturally fast. She’s kind of easy to do in these jump-offs.”

Along with RMF Swinny du Parc, Springsteen has the ride on RMF Zecilie for Rushy Marsh Farm, noting, “They kind of really pull me, and I like that feeling, especially when you’re jumping these big classes. They’re both really sweet, really brave, confident, scopey, and really careful, so I’m excited.”

Sternlicht made the crowd cheer when she took an unusual path from fence two in a rollback to fence three, the Adequan® wall. She and Cristalline, a 10-year-old Bavarian Warmblood mare by Cristallo 1 x Caretello B, jumped a hedge set up to direct riders around a gazebo.

She and her trainer, Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward, decided they “had to get a bit creative,” knowing that Cristalline does not have the same foot speed and is loftier in the air than others in the stacked jump-off field.

“It was exciting for me too,” said the 24-year-old with a smile. “We actually didn’t plan that when we walked. McLain told me that at two Olympics, he should have jumped the hedge and didn’t, so surely I could risk it in a three star grand prix. So I did! It was a unique experience for me and for my horse. She’s super brave. She actually responded better than I anticipated. We have to keep learning together.”

Allyn Mann, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Adequan®, was thrilled to represent the sponsor at such an exciting event.

“What I love about this equestrian sport is that it rarely discriminates,” he said. “It doesn’t matter how old you are or how young you are, whether you’re a man or a woman; if you have a beautiful relationship with your horse, all things are possible. I think we saw that tonight.

“We’re just really blessed to be a part of this whole equestrian community,” Mann continued. “Whether it’s dressage, whether it’s jumping or polo or eventing – we really want to try to give back to the sport to really make these nights possible.

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EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER13500 South Shore Blvd. • Wellington, FL 33414 • www.pbiec.com

• Riders must compete in both WEF 4 & WEF 11 FEI competitions to be eligible for

bonus awards

• Any form of tie will be determined by highest placing in the $205,000 CaptiveOne Grand Prix on March 24

1st Place - $15,000 2nd Place - $7,500 3rd Place - $2,500

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Weekly Sponsor Awards

The Martha Joliecoeur Leading Lady Rider Award for WEF 3 went to Jessica Springsteen, presented

by Martha Jolicoeur and Dr. Stephen Norton. ©Sportfot

Leading Lady Jumper Rider, sponsored by Martha Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman Real Estate (after 6 qualifying events) 1. Margie Engle (USA): 4162. Adrienne Sternlicht (USA): 3673. Jessica Springsteen (USA): 3194. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER): 3105. Laura Chapot (USA): 281

Hollow Creek Farm 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Series (after 3 qualifying events)1. Darragh Kenny (IRL): 102 2. Emily Moffitt (GBR): 91 3. Eric Lamaze (CAN): 864. Alonso Valdez Prado (PER): 815. Marilyn Little (USA): 76

Hermès Under 25 Grand Prix Series (after 2 qualifying events)1. Hunter Holloway (USA): 66.52. Lacey Gilbertson (USA): 65.53. Emily Moffitt (GBR): 64.54. Ailish Cunniffe (USA): 58.55. Adrienne Sternlicht (USA): 55.5

Champion Equine Insurance Hunter Style Award:Sutherland, ridden by Jef Lauwers and owned by Peter Pletcher

Champion Equine Insurance Jumper Style Award: Don Vito, ridden by Ben Maher and owned by Poden Farms

Kelly Mullen and groom Mario with Front Line were awarded the Vetrolin Grooming Award Week 3 of WEF.

Meredith Gallagher with Carriage Hill accepts The Vita Flex Tackroom Award

WEF 3.The Veuve Clicquot Suitesat The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

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make hand beaded collars, leashes, matching belts, spurs, and browbands, as well as bracelets, so that you can all bling out together. I also make a whole assortment and array of other goodies for dogs - everything from sweatshirts with “Dog as my zen,” to little skull and crossbones sweaters. You name it, I’ve got it!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AT WEF? It’s amazing to be here. When people ask what I do all day long, I say I get to play with dogs, talk to people about their

dogs, watch the horses, be around the horses, and that I get to be around the equestrians and horse people that I love so much. I always say that I really don’t work. Saturday nights at WEF, yes, it’s a long day on a Saturday for a vendor, but to get to watch your WEF Saturday Night Lights class is amazing. All day long I get to watch the rings go and talk to the riders about their rides and about who is winning and who is losing. It’s wonderful to be here.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT THE SHOW, WHAT CAN WE FIND YOU DOING?Playing with my five dachshunds or being involved with the women in the pet industry. I’m also very involved with the Florida Women’s Business Center and am on the board of the Dachshund Rescue of South Florida. I work with the Broward County’s Humane Society and other rescues too, so I keep busy.

HOW DID YOU END UP AT WEF?I ended up at WEF because my products were founded originally in the equestrian world. Everything I sell is on harnessed leather because the first product I ever created was a browband for my horse. After that, I decided to go into the pet industry as well. I came to WEF to put both worlds, and things that I love, together. In the dog world I’m one in a million, but in the horse world I’m not. It amazed me that in all these years no one actually put up a booth at a horse show that catered to dogs. That is something very special about WEF. I also do a lot of other horse shows now too, such as The Devon Horse Show and some of the Indoor shows in the fall. This year, I will probably do the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH HORSE PEOPLE AS CLIENTELE?Horse people have a love for their animals, whether it is the horse, or the dogs, or whatever else. One of the greatest parts about being here, and about in-teracting with them on this level, is that they are lovers of other people and they love being together with their animals. It’s like a big family and community.

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JUMPER HIGHLIGHTSWEEK 3 OF WEF

The third week of the Winter Equestrian Festival began on Wednesday, January 24. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny celebrated his 30th birthday with victory in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic with Important de Muze, a 10-year-old BWP gelding by Erco van’t Roosakker x Nabab de Reve owned by Kerry Anne LLC. They were the fastest clear in the second round with a time of 30.98 seconds.

Also on Wednesday in the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Jumpers speed class, Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden (USA) won with Jiva, owned by Abigail Wexner. Roberto Te-ran Jr. (COL) and Brilliant du Rouet, owned by Liubov Kochetova, were fastest in the second $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Jumpers class for victory.

Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze added another accolade to his list of accom-plishments on Thursday of the third week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He notched his 25th WEF Challenge Cup victory, this time in the $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 with Chacco Kid, a repeat of last week’s performance, in 40.02 second.

Second place went to Sunday’s 1.45m Classic winners, Marilyn Little (USA) and Clearwater, owned by Karen O’Connor. They

finished clear in 41.37 seconds. Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner’s HHS Hercules were third in 42.28 seconds.

Earlier on Thursday, Laura Chapot continued her winning streak in the Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumper division with vic-tory on Out of Ireland, owned by The Edge. She was almost three seconds faster than second-place finishers, Alex Granato and Beorn, owned by Moyer Farm LLC. Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner’s Coach placed third.

The $35,000 Bainbridge FEI 1.45m Classic had 61 entries competing over a speed course designed by Peter Grant of Canada. Eighteen of those were clear, and the fastest in the class was Eugenio Garza (MEX) with Bariano, a 17-year-old BWP gelding by Jetset-D x Skippy owned by El Milagro.

Earlier in the day was the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge. Alex Granato (USA) and Waomi, owned by Amalaya Investments, won with a time of 64.798 seconds. Nicky Galligan (IRL) and his Javas Miss Jordan were second in 66.63 seconds, while Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Thalis de la Roque, owned by Wendy Valdes, were third in 68.387 seconds.

In the other $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m class of the day, Kent Farrington (USA) and Dublin, owned by Tanma Corp. and Kent Farrington, were victorious.

On Saturday, Ali Boone rode So Elusive to the win in the $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Katie Tyler and Surf de la Cense were second, while Eugenio Garza and Pappa Ante Portas II were third.

The third week of the 2018 Winter Equ-estrian Festival (WEF) ended with a victory for Olympic team gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) riding Poden Farms’ Don Vito in the $35,000 Hollow Creek Farm 1.50m Classic on Sunday.

Ben Maher and Don Vito won the $35,000 Hollow Creek Farm FEI 1.50m Clasic. ©Sportfot

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WEEK 3 JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS:$15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumpers

Ali Boone and So Elusive$10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumpers

Samantha Cohen and Carmen$10,000 Equitan Medium Junior Jumpers

Annabella Sanchez and Zanta Fee Van’t Hofterrijckel$10,000 Equiline Medium Amateur-Owner Jumpers

Fabrizio Caffarena and Hermione Jean$10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Low Amateur-Owner JumpersElizabeth Kirby and Cor de Pomme

$10,000 Maria Mendelsohn, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Low Junior JumpersCaelinn Leahy and Splendor

$10,000 Rose Hill Farm Adult Jumpers 18-35Lindsay Tomeu and Gold Lux

$10,000 Equis Boutique Adult Jumpers 36 and OverTracy Harris and Une Etoile de l’Eclypse

$10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little MastersJorge Gomez and Dallas de la Bonnett

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Trinity Beitler and Salsa RosaChildren’s Jumper 15-17 Sophia Kelly and Finnegan

Griffis Residential Modified Children’s JumpersLindsay Levine and Grannit du Petit Bois

FarmVet Adult Modified Jumpers Gabriela Iribar and Cressida

Karina Brez Jewelry Low Adult Jumper 18-35Lisa Marie Gauthier and Chantilly

Pegasus Builders Low Adult Jumper 36 & OverLayla Law-Gisiko and Renomee de la Roque

Carolina Arena Equipment Low Children’s JumperGenevieve Johns and Welcome Cor

Spy Coast Farm 6 Year Old Developing Jumper Series Young JumperKyla Makhloghi and Hurry Up

Spy Coast Farm 7 Year Old Developing Jumper Series Young JumperSarah Hubbard and Latino van de Looise Heide

Parade of champions© Sportfot

Elizabeth Kirby and Cor de Pomme were the Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Low Amateur-Owner Jumper champions.

Tiffany Morrissey and Sebastian were champions in the USHJA 3’ Hunter division.

Too Much Fun, ridden by Penny Lombardo and owned by Missy Yoder, was the champion in the Heathman Farm Performance Hunter 3’6” division.

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