FTI WEF 

Horse Show Wrap-Up

Lauren Hough led the victory gallop in an exciting top four finish for the women of USA in Saturday night's $100,000 Engel & V�lkers Grand Prix CSI 4* at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Hough and B�ckmanns Lazio topped a six-horse jump-off over Laura Kraut and Nouvelle (second), Lucy Davis and Barron (third), Lillie Keenan and Pumped Up Kicks (fourth), Ben Maher and Urico (fifth), and Kent Farrington and Blue Angel (sixth).

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FTI WEF 

Horse Show Wrap-Up

Hunter Highlights - Wednesday through Sunday

 

After over a year away from the show ring, On The Town proved he hadn't missed a step after being crowned division champion of the CWD Saddlery Performance Hunter 3'6" with Elizabeth Solter at the FTI WEF. Solter, of Berlin, MD, rode the nine-year-old Brandenburg gelding owned by Lysa Burke Horkan to a blue ribbon finish under saddle in addition to second, seventh, and first over fences.

 

Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, added yet another accolade to her long list of accomplishments with a win in the George Morris Excellence in Equitation, presented by Alessandro Albanese, during week eleven of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Colvin, 16, topped the class with Patrick, a 12-year-old Warmblood gelding leased by Dr. Betsee Parker and owned by Catherine Tyree.

 

After round one, Colvin and Patrick were ranked second with a score of 93.5. The top score in round one belonged to eventual third place finisher Megan MacPherson and Class Action. MacPherson and Class Action returned to round two to earn a score of 80 for third place in the standings, where they remained after the test.

 

Colvin earned a second round high score of 92.5 before being chosen as the winner of Friday evening's class. Second place went to Michael Hughes and Curtis, who earned scores of 91 and 84.5 in the first and second rounds, respectively. Madison Goetzman rounded out the top four with Stallone. Goetzman climbed from tenth in the standings to fourth in round two with a score of 85. The pair scored an 85.75 in the first round.

 

Sixteen-year-old Hannah Patten of Williamstown, MA, and Boca Raton, FL, earned the division championship title aboard Charlie in the Equitation 15-17 division on Saturday afternoon at the FTI WEF. Patten and Charlie, a six-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Patten's trainer Monty Kelly, won the flat class and placed third over fences to secure the championship title over 29 horse and rider pairs.

 

The reserve champion for the division was Lilly Higgins aboard Centerfold K, owned by Henge Hill Investments. Higgins and Centerfold K were fifth on the flat and first and fourth over fences, coming up just short of Patten by only one point.

 

Barnmates Rachael Barnes, 18, and Tye Donaldson, 15, emerged victorious from Sections A and B, respectively, of the ASPCA Maclay on Sunday afternoon at the FTI WEF. Barnes and Donaldson both train with Missy Clark and John Brennan of North Run, who also enjoyed top finishes in Friday evening's George Morris Excellence in Equitation class, presented by Alessandro Albanese.

 

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The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off its eleventh week of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class, marking Sweetnam's fifth world ranking class win of the circuit.

 

Germany's Olaf Petersen, Jr. was the course designer in the International Arena at PBIEC for week 11. In Wednesday's $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m, Petersen saw 55 entries over his one round speed course with 19 clear rounds. Shane Sweetnam and Spy Coast Farm LLC's Cyklon 1083 set the winning time of 59.19 seconds about halfway through the class.

Germany's David Will and Black Jack 163 completed the next best time of 60.14 seconds at the very end. Brazil's Joao Victor Castro finished third with Wamira in 60.15 seconds. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Alain van Campenhoudt's Citizenguard Million Dreams placed fourth in 60.64 seconds. Sweetnam also took fifth place honors with Sweet Oak and Spy Coast Farms' Solerina in 61.23 seconds.

 

A $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class was the first competition to be held on Wednesday morning with a win for Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Hyperion Stud LLC's Chin Quidam VDL. A $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m jump-off class was held later in the day with a one-two finish for Laura Chapot (USA) aboard Umberto and Zealous.

 

Week eleven continued on Thursday with a win for Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze with new mount Zigali P S in the $50,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 11. Lamaze beat out Italy's Lorenzo de Luca and Elky van het Indihof and USA's Beezie Madden and Simon to take the top spot in a fifteen-horse jump-off.

 

Olaf Petersen, Jr. (GER) saw 95 competitors over his first round track in Thursday's WEF Challenge Cup. A tight time allowed in the first round yielded ten entries with single time faults and 19 more were able clear the course without fault to qualify for the jump-off. Four entries opted out of the second round, where fifteen continued on over the short course with five double clear rounds. 

Jonathan McCrea (USA) and Candy Tribble's Special Lux were first to jump-off and eventually finished fourth with their time of 39.11 seconds. Gabriela Mershad (USA) posted the next clear round in 42.60 seconds to earn fifth place honors with Mershad Stables LLC's Skara Glen's Basel. Beezie Madden was next with Abigail Wexner's Simon, and raced through the course in 38.78 seconds, which eventually finished third. Immediately following, Eric Lamaze and Artisan Farms LLC's Zigali P S stole the lead in 37.59 seconds. The only other jump-off competitor to clear the short course, Lorenzo de Luca blazed through the timers in 37.66 seconds, securing the second place prize with T&L NV's Elky van het Indihof.

 

In addition to the prize money in Thursday's class, Lamaze earned a special $3,000 bonus as part of the SSG 'Go Clean for the Green' promotion for wearing his SSG 'Digital' Riding Gloves. Each week of the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series, a $3,000 bonus will be awarded to the winning rider if they are wearing SSG 'Digital' Riding Gloves in all rounds of competition with the SSG logo clearly visible.

 

Also showing in the International Arena on Thursday, an $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m jump-off class was held in the morning with a one-two finish for Ireland's Darragh Kenny with Spruce Meadows' Quiz and Caroline Lloyd's Sans Souci Z. Alexandra Crown and Zafira topped the Engel & V�lkers High Amateur-Owner Jumper speed class.

Germany's David Will got the win in Friday's $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class with Eveline Kraus's 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Black Jack 163 (Escudo I x Drosselklang II). Will had the fastest time to beat out three Olympic gold medalists for the win, with Beezie Madden (USA) in second, Eric Lamaze (CAN) in third, and Laura Kraut (USA) fourth.

 

Olaf Petersen, Jr. (GER) set the speed track for 47 entries in the 1.45m class with 11 clear rounds. Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner's Amadora were first to go and set a very fast time of 60.31 seconds that eventually finished second. The pair was beat out by David Will and Black Jack 163, who were over three seconds faster in 57.19 seconds. Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Check Picobello Z, owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines, finished third in 61.55 seconds, and Laura Kraut (USA) and MH Sporhorse's Andretti S placed fourth with a time of 62.03 seconds.

 

Also showing in the International Arena on Friday, Laura Chapot kept her winning streak alive in the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge. With 102 entries, the class was held in a California Split and awarded two sets of placings, putting Chapot's leading times in the top of both sections. Chapot and Bradberry won Section A with the fastest time of the class. Chapot and Zealous finished on the top of Section B with the second fastest time. The rider also took fifth place in Section A with Shooting Star and second place in Section B with Castellana.

Week eleven of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Artisan Farms LLC, concluded on Sunday with jumper action on the grass derby field at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Sweden's Alexander Zetterman and Flecu topped the $50,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Final. Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, was the winner of the series overall. Great Britain's Ben Maher won the $84,000 Suncast� 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic with Diva II.    

Starting off Sunday's competition on the derby field, Sweden's Alexander Zetterman and Flecu jumped to victory in the $50,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Final, presented by the Dutta Corporation in association with Guido Klatte.

 

Twenty eight entries showed in the final, with eight entries qualifying for the jump-off and three double clear rounds over the short course. Zetterman and Flecu were the winners with the fastest round in 40.21 seconds. Sarah Hubbard and Chamcara finished second in 42.36 seconds, and Hayley Barnhill and Cara Cheska's Zephire placed third in 43.91 seconds.

Sunday's class was the final event in the 2014 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, which also awarded top prizes on Sunday for its overall standings. Sixteen-year-old Victoria Colvin was the series winner for her performance in all four of the series' events. Jordan Macpherson finished second and Wilton Porter placed third.

 

As the winning rider of the series, Colvin was awarded free entry to the Chantilly CSI 2* horse show on the Global Champions Tour in France in July, with tickets to the VIP lounge, and transportation provided by the Dutta Corporation in association with Guido Klatte. She was also awarded a custom Bruno delGrange saddle.

The winner of the Equiline Young Rider Sponsorship was Chloe Reid of Washington, D.C. Reid was part of a group of riders who wrote an essay, completed interviews, did sponsorship networking, and was observed for attitude, spirit, and performance during the AFYRGP Series. Reid will represent Equiline America by wearing their products, participating in advertising and outreach events, and provide feedback on the functionality of products. Also participating for the sponsorship were riders that were recognized for the following awards: Best Essay - Caitlin Ziegler, Most Creative Essay - Lucas Porter, and Best Interview - Nicole Bellissimo. The Equiline Amateur Sportsmanship Award went to Wilton Porter of Dallas, TX. All of the winners will be presented with their awards next weekend at FTI WEF 12.

 

Sunday's competition on the derby field also featured the $10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little Masters Classic with a win for Deborah Ball and Cypriano.

 

Ben Maher has been unstoppable lately and added another victory to his tally with a win in Sunday afternoon's $84,000 Suncast� 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at the FTI WEF. The class was held on the grass derby field at The Stadium at the PBIEC with 53 entries over the Olaf Petersen, Jr. (GER) designed course. Petersen saw ten clear rounds to advance to the jump-off with six double clear rounds. Maher was once again the winner, this time with a new mount in Tatiana Korsakova's Diva II. The pair jumped the fastest track without fault in 43.20 seconds for the win.

 

   

 

Week 11 Classic winners:
$15,000 Engel & V�lkers SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumpers - Alexa Pessoa and Levade 35

$10,000 Sleepy P Ranch SJHOF High Junior Jumpers - Lucas Porter and Phineas

$10,000 Hollow Creek Farm Medium Junior Jumpers - Emanuel Andrade and La Fe Forli

$10,000 Animo USA Medium Amateur-Owner Jumpers - Lisa Segalot and Florien

$10,000 Charles Owen Low Amateur-Owner Jumpers - Abigail McArdle and Bravoman

$10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Illustrated Properties Adult Jumpers 18-35 - Alissa Kinsey and Grisset

$10,000 Classical South Florida Adult Jumpers 36-49 - Heidi Schaefer and Sonas Douglas

 

$10,000 Maria Mendelsohn, Illustrated Properties Low Junior Jumpers - Riley Newsome and Touch and Go

$10,000 Horseware Ireland Don Little Masters - Deborah Ball and Cypriano

Week 11 Champions:  FarmVet Adult Modified Jumpers - Blythe Masters and SR Doctro

EnTrust Capital Children's Jumper 14 & Under - Isabella Russekoff and Mister Cash van der Veldmden

National Disaster Solutions Children's Jumper 15-17 - Madison Charlton and Petit Flipper

Griffis Residential Children's Modified Jumpers - Emily Perez and Kalle

Equiline Low Adult Jumper 18-35 - Elisa Epstein and Ludwig

Paddock Cakes Low Adult Jumper 36 & Over - Caroline Lloyd and Toubon du Biolay

Crown Family Low Children's Jumper - Carly Dvorkin and Joe Saltim Z; Erika Jakobson and Chocolatier; Juliette Jacobson and Muchacho de Oro

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