Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival

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Mid-Atlantic Dressage

Saturday Wrap-up

Lexington, VA - May 21, 2023- As dressage horses continue to compete in the exciting 2023 Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival (MADFest) and Lexington 3* CDI, presented by Täkt Saddlery, there are numerous classes to highlight.

CDI 3* Grand Prix Special

Place / Rider / Horse / Owner / Total Score

1. James Koford / Hatsjie B/ Christina Morin-Graham/ 65.851

2. Gabriel Armando/ San Rio/ Gabriel Armando / 64.404

3. Jessica Idol / Fantom / Jessica Idol / 63.340

Jim Koford who won the CDI 3* Grand Prix Special today shared his thoughts on his show experience at MADFest, “this is such a fun venue, and it makes it unique to be here with hunters and jumpers, and we benefitted from super footing and weather. It was a good experience and I plan to make this show a regular stop! “

Gabriel Armando placed second in the CDI 3* Grand Prix Special in his horse’s first Grand Prix CDI. He explained he was “very happy with his performance l” although a little disappointed he went off course which cost him first place. He finished by saying, “We will come next year with more horses and riders!! “

CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle

1. Julio Mendoza Loor/ Jewel's Goldstrike/ Julio Mendoza Loor / 78.405

2. Christen Garweg / Excalibur RS/ Karen Meyer/ 70.050

3. Adriane Alvord / Selfmade/ Adriane Alvord / 64.325

CDIAm FEI Grand Prix Special for Amateur

Place / Rider / Horse / Owner / Total Score

1. Lucy Tidd / Ellert HB/ Lucy Tidd/ 61.702

CDIYH FEI Preliminary Test for 5 Year Olds

Place / Rider / Horse / Owner / Total Score

1. Adriane Alvord/ Lantana WHE/ Deborah Anderson/ 69.200

CDI2* FEI Intermediate B

Place / Rider / Horse / Owner / Total Score

1. Alice Tarjan/ Jane/ Alice Tarjan / 70.757

CDIAm FEI Intermediate I for Amateur

Place / Rider / Horse / Owner / Total Score

1. Meghan Richards / Kingstown/ Meghan Richards/ 65.294

2. Gardy Bloemers / Mio FS/ Gardy Bloemers / 61.520

3. Leslie Lytton / Dynamic MF / Leslie Lytton / 61.373

CDIJ FEI Junior Individual Test

1. Gabriella Escobar / Gazpacho Du Caet/ Kylie Dickinson / 64.804

2. Grace Lotsikas / Wachenheim/ Siobhan Byrne / 64.755

3. Keelin Craige / Capstone's Oh Henry/ Molly Abrams-Ryan / 59.412

CDIYH FEI Preliminary Test for 7 Year Olds

1. Hope Beerling / Vianne/ NorCordia USA / 74.414

CDI1* FEI Intermediate I

1. Marcus Orlob / JJ Glory Day/ Alice Tarjan/ 69.971

2. Erin Bonneville / Qennett HTF/ Erin Bonneville/ 67.382

3. Brandi Benedict/ Hadassah/ Brandi Benedict / 66.912

Mid-Afternoon Wine Tasting sponsored by

Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates

Saturday High Points

OPEN

FEI CHAMPION – Lynn Jendrowski / Diesel VT – 65.294%

FEI RESERVE CHAMPION – Katherine Abrams-Ryan – Reina – 64.054%

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level CHAMPION – Therese Evans / Agassi 20 – 71.125%

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Therese Evans / Zallas – 70.750%

USDF Training-2 nd Level CHAMPION – Hannah Pierucci Schmid – C A Royal Lily – 74.038%

USDF Training-2 nd Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Lauren Sprieser / Madiene – 70.417%

ADULT AMATEUR

FEI CHAMPION – Gardy Bloemers / Agamemnon – 61.912%

FEI RESERVE CHAMPION – Jean Loonam / Red Hot Chili Pepper – 60.515%

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level CHAMPION – Rachel Corvone / Adeline – 65.500%

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Karen Fox / Alarmabull – 65.270%

USDF Training-2 nd Level CHAMPION – Minza Glover / Nova G. – 73.793%

USDF Training-2 nd Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Kristine Slovis / Faccini Negro – 71.200%

JUNIOR / YOUNG RIDER

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level CHAMPION – Lucas Garvey / Everest – 68.750%

USDF 3 rd /4 th Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Emma Plafcan / Zodiaco Dos Pinhais – 67.237%

USDF Training-2 nd Level CHAMPION – Riley Carr / Sagitta – 66.000%

USDF Training-2 nd Level RESERVE CHAMPION – Lottie Crawford / Get It In Ink – 65.455%

MADFest Events

Sunday, May 21st

8am-11am – Breakfast and Freestyles sponsored by Brooks Cushman.

Volunteers

MADFest would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped to make this event possible and Mrs. Pastures Cookies for providing special treats to our volunteers!

Mrs. Pastures® Cookies for Horses was founded in Walnut Creek, California, in 1986 by Patricia Burge, a passionate horsewoman who was determined to create a special treat for her favorite horse, Poncho.

Presenting Sponsor of MADFest

Täkt Saddlery is the presenting sponsor of the 2023 MADFest and creates bespoke hand-crafted saddles for dressage, eventing, show jumping and the hunt field. The founders of Täkt (pronounced t-ah-kt) recognized the need for a customer-focused approach to the saddle buying experience. From the beginning, their corporate mission was simple; support their customers before, during and after each sale, deliver the highest quality products and services, and appreciate the investment their clients make in their products. They know their customers are passionate about riding, and Täkt shares that passion.

For more information about Täkt, visit them online.

About the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival and Lexington CDI3*

The Virginia Horse Center has hosted Lexington Spring Dressage, a national USEF licensed show which was successfully owned and managed by Rosinburg Events, LLC and Janine Malone from 2012 through 2021. Once Janine decided to scale back her scope of operations to North Carolina, former VHC President of the Board, Gardy Bloemers, led the effort to have the VHCF take on the national show and add a CDI. 2023 marks the second year of the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival and Lexington CDI and the inaugural CDI3* Grand Prix. Additional competitions include the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle plus Small and Medium Tour CDI3* divisions, Jr, YR, U25, CDIAm Small Tour and YH divisions.

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