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Spanish Olympian Sergio Alvarez Moya was the big winner in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* riding Charmeur on Saturday, March 25, at the 2017 Win-ter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Welling-ton, FL. Moya beat out two-time Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) aboard veteran partner Rothchild, and young up-and-comer Karen Polle of Japan riding With Wings.

Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the course for the highlight event of the WEF circuit featuring 40 of the season’s top com-petitors from 17 different countries. Five entries conquered the first round course without fault to jump-off, and only two were clear in the tiebreaker.

Polle and With Wings were first to jump the short course in 39.54 seconds, with one rail down, and ultimately finished third. Moya and Charmeur followed, setting the challenge with a clear round in 37.76 seconds. Beezie Madden (USA) and Abigail Wexner’s Coach had one rail in 40.20 seconds to place fifth. Laura Kraut (USA) and St. Bride’s Farm’s Confu also dropped one rail in 39.81 seconds to take the fourth place prize. Last to go, Ward and Sa-gamore Farm’s Rothchild raced through the course, taking a different inside turn that no one else tried, but still crossed the timers in second place with a time of 38.30 seconds.

“I am super happy. My horse jumped amazing,” Moya said of his ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Numero Uno x Gelha’s VDL Emilion). “I just went as fast as I could. I saw Karen go, and then I knew I had to start fast from jump one, and keep going to the end. My plan was to go one more stride to the combination, but I had a good eight strides, and I just

trusted my horse. Then to the next oxer I had a good gap as well, so I could go and keep on pushing. I actually saw one stride less to the next vertical, but I thou-ght that was maybe too much. I don’t think I left much room for the others, and it worked out well.”

Moya had a fantastic WEF circuit, placing third in week three’s $130,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3* and second in week four’s $216,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 4* with G&C Unicstar de l’Aumone, third in week seven’s $380,000 Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 5* aboard Arrayan, and again third in week nine’s $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5* with Charmeur before taking the biggest prize in week eleven.

Remarking on his success, Moya stated, “For me, this is one of the best shows in the world. Most of the best and most competitive riders in the world are here. I think that to have so many weeks here, and to be so consistent, is a great opportunity to bring a horse up like this. I have had Charmeur since he was six years old, and I just feel very happy and very proud that we got to win a five-star grand prix here. I have a feeling that this is the grand prix that every rider in the circuit wants to win, and I was just lucky that I won this one, and not the others.

“The horse does not have so much ex-perience at this level,” Moya continued. “He just got better and better here at this show. I think it is a great place to bring horses up, and obviously to jump such a grand prix they have to be really ready. I think from here on, we can go anywhere in the world.”

2016 U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington and his mount Dublin were the winners of the $130,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Final on Saturday night at the Winter Equestrian Festival. After the final competition of the 2017 series, two-time Olympic team gold and one-time team silver medalist McLain Ward (USA) secured his lead in the standings and took home the championship title overall.

The 1.50m final held its first round on Saturday afternoon, with forty-nine entries starting over Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) first-round course, and 13 advan-cing to the evening jump-off. Only four riders cleared both rounds without fault.

Portugal’s Luciana Diniz was first to clear the short course in 44.26 seconds aboard her own and Arnaldo Diniz’s Lennox to end in third place. Ali Wolff cleared the track next in 48.93 seconds riding Quirie 2 to a fourth place finish. Canada’s Tiffany Foster upped the pace in 43.05 seconds with Artisan Farms’ Brighton to place second. Last to go, Farrington took the win in 41.90 seconds with his own and Tanma Corp.’s Dublin.

“I am really excited. I thought the horse went great today; I thought both of my horses did,” Farrington stated following his win, as well as an eighth place finish aboard Sherkan d’Amaury. “I have been bringing them along this winter really slowly. I started them both in the 1.35m and built them up this whole winter. To

finish off with them both going clear in the 1.50m final was a great accomplishment for them regardless of their results. The win was a bonus.”

Farrington purchased Dublin, a ten-year-old German Sport Horse (Cobra x Calido), at the start of the winter. The gelding previously showed with Carly Anthony (USA) under the ownership of Artisan Farms.

“He is extremely careful,” Farrington detailed. “He is actually quite difficult to ride. He is so careful that he borderlines on too careful almost, where he goes too high. I think this horse really nee-ds to bond with a rider and have a lot of confidence. I actually carry a lot of speed with him, even in the first round, to give him confidence so that he does not go too high.

“Whether or not he will allow you to really have total control over him, I do not know,” Farring-ton continued, “but if we can find a good compromise in the middle like today, then I think he has a big future. Time still has to show us, but we are off to a great start, and we will see where it takes us from here.”

Remarking on his jump-off, Farrington added, “I trust that horse’s quality, so I know that I can really go at high speed to the jumps and trust that he is going to miss the rails. I thought he did an incredible roll back to the vertical by the in-gate. I do not think I even touched the reins there; he just flew back on that jump. That is probably where he won it.”

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Sergio Alvarez Moya and Charmeur Top $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Sergio Alvarez Moya and Charmeur won the biggest event of the season on Saturday night in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. ©Sportfot

Kent Farrington Clinches Suncast® 1.50m Final, Ward Takes Suncast® Series Overall

Kent Farrington and Dublin raced to the win in the $130,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final. ©Sportfot

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LUNCH & LEARN SERIESOn Thursday, March 30, the Lunch & Learn Series will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wellington Club. The topic is “Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke” with Adam Bromberg, MD, Vice Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Emergency Department at Wellington Region-al Medical Center, sponsored by Wellington Regional Medical Center. For the WEF 12 Lunch and Learn Grand Prize Acuswede will be donating an Accuhorsemat, the innova-tive acupressure blanket that reduces pain and muscle tension, helping your horse feel and move better! To find out more about the Accuhorsemat visit www.Acuswede.com. This informational and educational series has a variety of subjects for horsemen and wom-en to learn more for their horses and health. Admission is free for riders, trainers, and owners. Register at the door for a chance to win exciting prizes. Contact Kailey Blasius at 561-784-1137 or [email protected] for more information.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION 101 EVENTEveryone is invited to a free lunch to learn about lightning protection at The Wellington Club on Friday, March 31, at 12 p.m., present-ed by East Coast Lightning Equipment Inc. and Bonded Lightning Protection. Please RSVP by to [email protected]. For more infor-mation call 561-793-5867.

GLADIATOR POLO™, PRESENTED BY U.S. POLO ASSN.

The next event of the Gladiator Polo™ series, presented by U.S. Polo Assn., will be held on Friday, March 31, at Equestrian Village – The Stadium at PBIEC. Gates open at 6 p.m., and it is a perfect family-friendly event. There will be free general admission and an Asado for $40/per person and $10 for children under 12. Visit www.gladiatorpolo.com for more information and to buy Asado tickets.

“SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS” $216,000 THE WANDERERS CLUB

GRAND PRIX CSI 4*The final “Saturday Night Lights” event of the season is on Saturday, April 1, starting at 8 p.m. Come enjoy the last grand prix of the WEF season! Free general admission, parking $20/car, valet $30/car.

THE VEUVE CLICQUOT SUITES – AVAILABLE SATURDAY NIGHT!

Located in the Special Events Pavilion, The Veuve Clicquot Suites are available on Satur-day, April 1. Prime viewing, a full buffet, and premium bar options in a semi-private suite catered by White Horse Catering, this is the place to host friends and family or even a cor-porate get-together. Each suite accommodates up to 22 people. Availability is on first-come, first-served basis, so book now before they all fill up! Contact Patti Miele at 561-784-1125 or [email protected] today.

$50,000 HOLLOW CREEK FARM UNDER 25 GRAND PRIX SERIES FINAL

The best 30 riders under the age of 25 at WEF have qualified through the series this WEF circuit to compete in the $50,000 Hollow Creek Farm Under 25 Grand Prix Series Final on Sun-day, April 2, in the International Arena at WEF at 10:30 a.m. Cheer them on as the top entries compete to win to prizes, including a trip to compete in Chantilly, France. Free general admission and parking.

LEADLINE CLASSA special Leadline class will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, in the International Arena at the main grounds of PBIEC. Little riders on ponies and horses will ride for ribbons and great prizes in this entertaining exhibition. Stay to watch the best Under 25 show jumpers immediately following!

$50,000 USHJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY

One of the most exciting hunter classes of the season is the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. The first round is on Saturday, April 1, and the top 25 move on to compete in the second round on the Derby Field at Eques-trian Village on Sunday, April 2, at 1 p.m. They will compete over natural obstacles like the table bank and show off their style galloping around the beautiful grass field. Don’t miss the final event of the 2017 WEF!

PBIEC Week 12 Upcoming Events

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

IPC has entered the busiest and most exciting segment of the 2017 winter polo season. The second 26-goal goal tournament wrapped up Sunday, March 26, with the USPA Gold Cup® final. Next Sunday, April 2, features the final of the USPA Butler Handicap at 3 p.m. on Engel & Völkers field. The USPA Butler Handicap gives teams the opportunity to compete for a fourth 26-goal championship this spring.

The six teams entered in the 2017 United States Open Polo Championship® will draw positions March 30, after which the schedule for the Open games will be announced. The Open final is set for April 23.

Gladiator Polo™ presented by the U.S. Polo Assn. takes place Friday, March 31, at the Equestrian Village. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the game starts at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, the savory brunch and after party will continue at The Pavilion, starting at 2 p.m. The Lords of 52nd Street Band will perform at the after-party (after the polo game ends) at The Pavilion. The concert is open to all without charge. Special brunch packages are available to get guests closer to the action with fieldside seating and dining.

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

“SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE” with Adam Bromberg, MD, Vice Chief of Staff

and Chairman of the Emergency Department at Wellington Regional Medical Center, sponsored

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The Wanderers Club sits only minutes away from the bustling grounds of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, offering a quiet haven for seasonal equestrians as well as year-round residents of Wellington, FL. The Wanderers Club, now under the mana-gement of the Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP) since its purchase in 2016, has under-gone serious renovations and is now one of the premier sporting clubs in South Florida.

A spectacular 18-hole golf course, desig-ned by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, spans the grounds, featuring immaculate fairways, manicured greens, and breathtaking vistas. The magnificent par-72 course allows golf enthusiasts to play up to 7,000 yards from the back tees, and offers something for everyone, from beginners hoping to hone their skills to professionals trying to perfect their game.

The stunning junior Olympic-size pool sits behind the clubhouse and provides the per-fect location for a quick dip or an afternoon well spent in the brilliant Florida sunshine. Cabana and lounge chairs surround the newly renovated pool deck, which overlooks the club’s expansive driving range. An adora-ble children’s pool and play area sits adja-cent to the larger pool deck, providing ample play and fun for our smaller guests.

Six fully lighted Har-Tru tennis courts fea-ture day and night playing opportunities for members, and our popular tennis program hosts team tennis matches, special events, and clinics throughout the year. Each of the tennis instructors at The Wanderers Club is USPTA certified and are available during the week in the on-site tennis pro shop, which carries brands such as Lacoste, Fila, and

Wilson, and a popular 24-hour stringing and racquet customization service.

The Wanderers Club is fun and social. You can find members and their guests enjoying a glass of wine or participating in our speci-alty event evenings in the redecorated and stunning ballroom, which compliments our two in-house restaurants, Duke’s Bar & Ve-randa, and the renowned Stables Restaurant. Each restaurant features a delectable and varying selection of meals, handpicked and prepared by renowned chef, Tam Ha.

Our newest club amenities provide a unique twist to traditional club member-ship. A recently revitalized 4,000 square foot exercise and fitness studio offers numerous and varied member-only classes, taught by many of the region’s top physical trainers and exercise specialists. Enjoy a peaceful yoga session or a heart-pumping cardio class to start or finish your day the right way. A massive game room is perfect for our younger members, providing immersive table tennis, foosball, pinball, and multi-cade ga-mes. An 18-seat movie theater, which can be privately reserved for members and guests, and a spacious card room, have added to the entertainment options available to members throughout the year.

Whether you’re looking to book event space for a friendly get-together, formal event function, or a wedding, or perhaps you simply want a place just far enough from the show ground to relax and de-stress, The Wanderers Club is just the place for you and it’s only moments away.

Yearly memberships are available for re-servation now and memberships for the 2018 season can be reserved by contacting [email protected]. For more information on The Wanderers Club, please visit www.wanderersclubwellington.com or call 561-795-3501 x 225.

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Saturday’s competition brought the overall Suncast® 1.50m Series standings down to the wire, but USA’s McLain Ward held onto his lead coming into the night’s event and earned the championship title for 2017. Ward qualified for the jump-off with two mounts, Tina la Boheme and HH Carlos Z, finishing sixth and seventh in the final class to secure his lead overall.

For his win, Ward was presented a two-year lease on a beautiful new Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE. Ward remarked, “It feels great to win the series. It would have been nice to win the final, but the horses jumped well all winter. I had some nice young ones that really stepped up well. I am really proud of how Tina La Boheme has continued to be a great competitor, and it is nice to have Carlos back. He is still maybe a touch rusty, but close.

“I think it is a great series; a very competitive series,” Ward continued. “These classes are hard. I think it gives an older horse a chance to get going in the season, and it gives a younger horse a class to step up into where hopefully they are not over-faced by the height. I was happy with both of my horses tonight, and we had a nice year.”

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1. DUBLIN: 2007 German Sport Horse gelding by Cobra x CalidoKENT FARRINGTON (USA), Tanma Corp. & Kent Farrington: 0/0/41.90

2. BRIGHTON: 2006 KWPN gelding by Contendro II x Quick StarTIFFANY FOSTER (CAN), Artisan Farms LLC: 0/0/43.05

3. LENNOX: 2001 Oldenburg gelding by Lifestyle x GrannusLUCIANA DINIZ (POR), Arnaldo & Luciana Diniz: 0/0/44.26

4. QUIRIE 2: 2007 Bayerischer stallion by Quadrigus M x Quidam’s RubinALI WOLFF (USA), Ali Wolff: 0/0/48.93

5. DILLINGER: 2007 Belgian Warmblood stallion by Contender x Capitol IDANIEL COYLE (IRL), Ariel and Susan Grange: 1/0/54.24

6. HH CARLOS Z: 2002 Zangersheide gelding by Challeno Z x VoltaireMCLAIN WARD (USA), Double H Farm: 0/4/44.04

7. TINA LA BOHEME: 2007 Selle Francais mare by Calvaro x Arpege PierrevilleMCLAIN WARD (USA), Susan Heller & McLain Ward: 0/4/44.11

8. SHERKAN D’AMAURY: 2006 Selle Francais gelding by Kannan x Quick StarKENT FARRINGTON (USA), Kent Farrington, Haity McNerney, and Dani-el Crown: 0/4/44.58

9. DINGEMAN: 2008 KWPN gelding by Nintender x DarnelsSANTIAGO LAMBRE (MEX), Santiago Lambre: 0/4/50.61

10. AZRAEL W: 2005 KWPN stallion by Chin Chin x VoltaireJOSE ROBERTO RENYOSO (BRA), Jose Roberto Reynoso: 0/8/44.64

11. IT’S REAL LOVE DV SMIS Z: 2008 Zangersheide mare by C Indoctro x Liberato IEMILY MOFFITT (GBR), Poden Farms: 0/8/45.18

12. BULL RUN’S FAUSTINO DE TILI: 2005 Belgian Warmblood stallion by Berlin x DarcoKRISTEN VANDERVEEN (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Five LLC: 4/4/47.14

Final Results: $130,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Final

$130,000 Suncast® 1.50m FinalContinued from Page 1

Switzerland’s Beat Mändli emerged victorious riding Grant Road Partners’ Simba in the $50,000 Engel & Völ-kers Grand Prix CSI 2* to conclude competition for week eleven of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL.

Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set his final course of week 11 for 45 starters in the two-star grand prix. Twenty-three qualified for the jump-off, and six completed double clear rounds. It was Mändli and the 11-year-old Oldenburg gelding Simba (Toulon x Argentinus) that took the win in 43.66 seconds.

Canada’s Jordan MacPherson jumped to second place with JEM Stables’ Aanwinst in 44.77 seconds. Fellow Canadian Beth Underhill rode Sandy Lupton’s Count Me In to third place in 45.26 seconds.

Prior to his purchase by the Dinan family in 2015, Sim-ba was jumping successfully in England, and has since continued his career under Mändli’s guidance.

“I am just very happy to have him to ride, and he has been going better and better every time he goes in the ring,” said Mändli, the 2007 FEI World Cup Jumping Final winner. “That was maybe the third time that I have gone fast with him in a jump-off, and it is the first time that it worked out, so I am very happy.”

Speaking further of Simba, Mändli stated, “I hope he is going to be a five-star grand prix horse. He has all the

quality and the ability to do it. He just sometimes wants to do it too well and gets a little bit strong. I just have to work on keeping his energy in control; all the rest is perfect. He is a careful, scopey horse who wants to do the job. It will be interesting to see where he goes.”

Second place finisher Jordan MacPherson has had her mount Aanwinst, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Odermus R x Jackson) for five years now, and enjoyed the opportunity to compete in the two-star division for more experience with her mount.

“I would say that we have a really good partnership,” MacPherson stated. “When I got her, she was seven, so we were able to grow and move up through the ranks together. It has definitely been great for me to learn how to bring a young horse along up to the two-star level. I think over the last couple of years she has really proven herself as a great horse, and I am just really happy that I get to ride her and that I get to compete with her.”

Coming in third, Underhill was riding the ten-year-old Hanoverian gelding Count Me In (Count Grannus x Sherlock Holmes), a horse that she has competed for three years.

“He started doing some national grand prixs in Canada and the U.S. last year,” Underhill described. “This is his first year jumping in the International Ring here at WEF, so that has been really exciting and great exposure for him. I could not have been more proud of him today. There were a lot of clears, but it felt like we were in great company.”

Remarking on the class, Underhill stated, “I thought the course was perfect. It was demanding, but fair. I think all of the horses came out of this week jumping more confidently; certainly mine did. It was a really wonderful experience for my horse having this division. It is a great opportunity for young horses like mine to develop and learn the skills that they need to without the pressure of the 1.60m height. It feels special when there is a five-star at the same time. You have the opportunity to be part of that, but still bring the young horses along the way that you would like to.”

1. SIMBA: 2006 Oldenburg gelding by Toulon x ArgentinusBEAT MÄNDLI (SUI), Grant Road Partners LLC: 0/0/43.66

2. AANWINST: 2005 KWPN mare by Odermus R x JacksonJORDAN MACPHERSON (CAN), JEM Stables Inc: 0/0/44.77

3. COUNT ME IN: 2007 Hanoverian gelding by Count Gran-nus x Sherlock HolmesBETH UNDERHILL (CAN), Sandy Lupton: 0/0/45.26

4. CAS 2: 2007 KWPN gelding by Indoctro x Numero UnoAUDREY COULTER (USA), Copernicus Stables LLC: 0/0/45.41

5. HHS FIGERO: 2006 Irish Sport Horse gelding by Guidam x Cavalier RoyaleALEXANDRA THORNTON (GBR), Dunwalke Ltd: 0/0/45.69

6. D CAROLUS: 2008 KWPN gelding by Tjungske x Calando IJONATHAN MCCREA (USA), Candy Tribble: 0/0/47.36

7. CARLCHEN W: 2008 Mecklenberg gelding by Chacco-Blue x ContinueALEX GRANATO (USA), Page Tredennick: 0/4/41.39

8. AKUNA MATTATA: 2008 Holsteiner mare by Quinar x Landwind IINICOLE SHAHINIAN-SIMPSON (USA), Silver Raven Farms: 0/4/43.28

9. CHARLEVILLE: 2007 KWPN gelding by Quasimodo Z x LancelotEVE JOBS (USA), Eve Jobs: 0/4/43.44

10. HEROS: 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Canadian River x ClintonAMY MILLAR (CAN), AMMO Investments: 0/4/43.51

11. CAPITO Z: 2008 Zangersheide gelding by Capitos x BurggraafPETER LEONE (USA), Lionshare Farm: 0/4/43.75

12. B ONCE Z: 2004 Zangersheide mare by Baloubet du Rouet x LavalettoLUCAS PORTER (USA), Sleepy P Ranch: 0/4/44.26

Final Results: $50,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 2*

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Saturday night concluded Moya’s time in Wellington for the winter cir-cuit. The Olympian, European Cham-pionships silver medalist, and reigning Spanish champion is now headed to compete in next week’s FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final with top mount Arrayan before continuing his season in Europe.

For Ward and longtime mount Rothchild, the pair gave it their best on Saturday night, but settled for second place. Detailing his round, Ward stated, “I have to watch (Rothchild) a little bit on the slice to the verticals, so the first two jumps were a bit of a challenge for me. I went in and I looked at the cut inside the gazebo, and I decided not to do it. Then when I turned back on the oxer, I kind of saw the line, and I knew I was too slow one to two to have a chance, so I figured at that point it was worth the risk. I thought maybe at that point, the turn did so much that I did not have to go as fast to the last fence. I took a little bit off, but Sergio did not leave much room.

“I’m thrilled with the horse,” Ward said of the 16-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Artos x Elegant de l’Ile). “This is his eighth year jumping grand prixs in Palm Beach. He is just a remar-kable animal. I am blessed to have had him, and I am really excited to be able to keep doing it with him.”

Polle and her 14-year-old Dut-ch Warmblood gelding (Larino x L. Ronald) With Wings also finished out an excellent 2017 WEF circuit with

their top three finish. The pair ear-ned back to back victories in week nine’s $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup and $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by The Bainbridge Companies, leading up to Saturday night.

“It is definitely a great feeling,” Polle noted. “I am really happy that Wings and I are so consistent at this level now, and that we are in these jump-offs. I thought the course tonight was really, really tricky. It was definitely the trickiest grand prix that I have jumped this circuit. It was very big. I had to work hard, but I thought it was very nice to ride.”

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo wrapped up a fan-tastic evening of show jumping with his remarks and congratulated the top riders.

“I think there is consistently great sport at WEF,” Bellissimo stated. “The crowd has become a lot more enga-ged, and you can see the people really following the sport. I think there is top sport here, and we are very excited about it.

“I want to thank Rolex,” Bellissimo continued. “This festival went into a di-fferent transition when Rolex came on board. We started four five-star events and have some of the best riders in the world competing. I am hopeful that next year will be even more exciting and an even better series of outco-mes.”

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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME ON MONDAYS?

Liza Boyd: “We have a small boat and we try to go out on the intercostal waterway on Mondays. It is a chance for us to enjoy the sun and a relaxing day in Florida.”

Jessica Springsteen: “Normally on Mondays, I ride in the morning, but I try to chill out, play with my dog and sit by the pool in the afternoon.”

Audrey Coulter: “I have a puppy here so I play with him a lot, especially on Mondays. He’s a six-month-old golden retriever and is the cutest thing ever.

1. CHARMEUR: 2007 KWPN gelding by Numero Uno x Gelha’s VDL EmilionSERGIO ALVAREZ MOYA (ESP), Alvarez Moya Horse SL: 0/0/37.76

2. ROTHCHILD: 2001 Belgian Sport Horse gelding by Artos x Elegant de l’IleMCLAIN WARD (USA), Sagamore Farms: 0/0/38.30

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11. A S D FARFALA: 2003 Holsteiner mare by Hyo Dario x Furioso IIPABLO BARRIOS (VEN), Pablo Barrios: 4/80.77

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After two rounds and a test, McKayla Langmeier of East Granby, CT, emerged victorious riding Calberon B in the tenth annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation class, the highlight competition on March 24 at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL.

Thirty-nine horse and rider combinations tackled the first round course designed by Andy Christiansen Jr. and Frank Madden in the Van Kampen Covered Arena at Equestrian Village at PBIEC. Following the initial round, the top 15 riders returned for a second round, and ultimately the top four riders came back for a final test. Without the help of their trainers, the junior riders were responsible for walking the course, warming up their horses, and time management as no outside contact was allowed during the event and riders were required to turn in their cell phones at the start of the class. One groom was permitted to tend to the horse and set jumps during the warm-up.

The competitors received scores from two panels of judges and a schooling judge, who graded riders in the warm up area and gave a score that ranged from minus two to two. Panel one consisted of Anne Kursinski and Ralph Caristo, panel two was made up

of Frank Madden and Bobby Braswell, and Eric Straus acted as schooling judge.

Langmeier, who finished second in the class last year, was sitting in second place going into the final test, but after flawlessly asking all of the test’s questi-ons, she moved up to win the blue ribbon. Ava Stear-ns of Chilmark, MA, captured the reserve honors, while Taylor St. Jacques of Glen Allen, VA, earned the third place ribbon, and Coco Fath of Fairfield, CT, settled for a fourth place finish.

Madden of Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, is a well-established figure in the equitation world and was greatly impressed with the talent demonstrated in the class.

“It was a real privilege to judge the class and be involved in building the courses,” said Madden. “I thought the test was great. I loved McKayla’s [Lang-meier’s] horse landing on the right lead and making the flying change. Overall it was a great class, and I hoped the riders enjoyed the courses and the test.”

Langmeier piloted Calberon B, a nine-year-old gelding owned by Linda Langmeier, to a first round score of 179 and a second round score of 182 for an

overall winning score of 361. The pair have not been partne-red together long as Langmeier started showing the gelding, who previously competed in the jumpers, in equitation classes at the start of this winter circuit.

Speaking of her test, Lang-meier explained, “Part of the test was to hold the counter lead, and I have had issues in tests not being able to hold it. I was going to try to go insi-de the hay bales, but I ended up going around. I saw in the previous tests that people held the counter lead after the second fence, but I decided do the flying

change.”

Although Stearns entered the test in fourth place, her impeccable performance aboard Eclipse, an entry owned by Missy Clark & North Run, earned her the reserve honors. Stearns received first and second round scores of 174.5 and 179, respectively, for a combined score of 353.

“I had a lot of fun tonight!” Stearns exclaimed. “I have an incredible mount, Eclipse. I was really excited to get to compete in the class on him because he is so special, and he handles everything so well. He is so handy, and everything you ask of him he does perfectly, so that made it really fun.”

St. Jacques was sitting on top when the final four entered the test; however, Madden explained that her hand gallop in the test dropped her down to finish in third place. The talented junior guided Charisma, owned by Heritage Farm, Inc., to a first round score of 182, and the highest second round score, 187.5, for an overall total of 369.5. Charisma, a ten-year-old Warmblood gelding by Stakkato, won the honor of Best Equitation Horse after the first two rounds.

“Charisma was incredible today,” St. Jacques prai-sed. “Everything I asked him to do he did perfectly, and he could not have gone any better. It was a really good class overall! The class is a different atmosphere than we are used to, and I think it is a lot of fun under the lights.”

Fath rode veteran equitation mount, Class Action, owned by Hillside Farm, LLC, to a fourth place finish. The pair earned first and second round scores of 177 and 178, respectively, for a combined total of 355.

Speaking of the her first time showing in the class, Fath said, “It was such a fun experience! Not having trainers was something new and different that I have not experienced before. I rode Class Action, who has done this many times. I could not imagine doing this on any other horse. He is so special and perfect, he could basically do it by himself.”

MCKAYLA LANGMEIER CLAIMS GEORGE MORRIS EXCELLENCE IN EQUITATION VICTORY

The riders of the George Morris Excellence in Equitation class gathered for a group photo before the competition. ©Sportfot

After placing second in 2016, McKayla Langmeier won the tenth Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation class riding

Calberon B. ©Sportfot

Ava Stearns entered the test in fourth riding Eclipse, but moved up to place second in the tenth Annual George Morris

Excellence in Equitation class. ©Sportfot

Taylor St. Jacques rounded out the top three placings in the tenth Annual George Morris Excellence in Equitation class aboard

Charisma. ©Sportfot

Early in the week at WEF 11, Kim Buzby of Ches-ter Springs, PA, and Last Dance, owned by Elizabeth Frankel, were crowned champions of the Bainbridge Green Hunter 3’ division. The pair won three over fen-ces classes and placed fourth in another over fences round. Buzby and the 2011 Westphalian gelding by Last Man Standing also won the Green Incentive Class Level One. Scott Stewart of Wellington, FL, captured the reserve title aboard Playbook, an entry owned by Fashion Farm. Stewart guided the seven-year-old War-mblood gelding to win the under saddle, earn second place ribbons in two over fences classes, and a third place ribbon over fences.

Adult Amateur Hunters displayed their talents over the weekend. Lexey Hall of Huntington, NY, and Requested, an entry owned by Walk The Line, LLC, won championship honors in the Wanderer’s Club Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Section (B) division. Hall piloted the seven-year-old Warmblood gelding by Rotgold to a win and second place finishes over fen-ces, as well as the second place ribbon under saddle. Sidney Porter of Longwood, FL, rode her own Acado to earn the reserve title. The pair won an over fences trip, placed second and fourth over fences, and placed fifth under saddle.

Tracy Scheriff-Muser of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, was named champion in the Adult Amateur Hunters 18-35 Section (A) aboard her own Aristocrat. Sche-riff-Muser and the 2008 Oldenburg gelding by Balou de Rouet won two over fences classes and the under saddle, and placed second and fifth in two other over fences rounds. Earlier in the week, Aristocrat was named champion of the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Green Hunter 3’9” division with Havens Schatt of

Georgetown, KY, in the irons.

Cathleen Driscoll of Wellington, FL, and her own Good Times secured the reserve ribbon in the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Section (A) division. Driscoll piloted her coming six-year-old Zangershide gelding to a win over fences, two second place ribbons over fences, as well as a fifth place ribbon over fences. The duo earned championship honors during week seven of the winter circuit.

The Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 Section (A) division found a winner in Lee Kellogg Sadrian of New York, NY, and her own Comex Gold. The pair won three over fences classes, placed fifth in another over fences round, as well as earned the sixth place ribbon over fences to secure the cham-pionship title. Kelley Corrigan of Lexington, KY, settled for reserve honors aboard her own Intergalactic. Corri-gan and the seven-year-old Warmblood gelding won an over fences class, placed second under saddle, and finished third in another over fences round.

Caroline Moran of Wellington, FL, dominated the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunters 36-49 Section (B) aboard her longtime partner Bacardi. The duo won all four over fences classes and placed fourth under saddle to earn the division championship. Bacardi is a 2006 KWPN gelding by Casco. Jennifer Speisman se-ttled for the reserve title. Speisman guided Tinseltown, owned by NSL Ventures, LLC, to a pair of second place and a pair of third place finishes over fences and a fifth place ribbon under saddle.

Hunter competition will resume for WEF 12, sponso-red by The Wanderer’s Club, on Wednesday, March 29.

Kim Buzby and Last Dance were the Bainbridge Green Hunter 3’ champions at WEF 11. ©Sportfot

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Left to right: Andres Govea, Esprit, and Sloane Coles are presented with the Equis Boutique Best Presented 2* Horse Award by Elena Couttenye, co-founder of Equis Boutique. ©Jump Media

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Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Davendy S topped the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI 5* on March 22. The pair outraced Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Lady Maria BH, who finished in second place, and Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino, who settled for third place.

Springsteen and Stone Hill Farm’s Davendy S sprinted around the second phase of the course, crossing the timers in 24.609 seconds, over a second and a half ahead of Derbyshire and Lady Maria BH, who left a stride out in the final line to take over the leading time just four trips earlier in 26.302 seconds.

The first class of the day on Wednesday, the $8,000 Illustrated Properties 1.40m CSI 2*, found a winner in Lucy Davis (USA) and Old Oak Farm’s Boucherom. The $1,000 Illustrated Properties 1.40m CSI 5* followed with Ben Maher (GBR) taking the top honors aboard It’s Real Love Vd Smis Z, owned by Poden Farms. Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze, an entry owned by Kerry Anne LLC, concluded the day with a win in the $6,000 Illustrated Properties 1.40m.

El Salvador’s Paulo Santana and Taloubet were the win-ners of the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 11 during CSI 5* competition on Thursday, March 23. Just ten of the16 clear entries chose to return for the

jump-off, where Paulo Santana and his veteran mount Taloubet stopped the clock in 37.47 seconds.

Lucy Deslauriers (USA) guided Lisa Deslauriers’ Hester to second place in 37.60 seconds. Jose Roberto Reynoso (BRA) placed third in 38.39 seconds riding Azrael W.

Also competing in the International Arena on Thur-sday, Lucy Davis (USA) and Boucherom won the $8,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI 2* speed class. The after-noon concluded with the $6,000 Illustrated Properties 1.40m Speed Challenge and a win for Darragh Kenny (IRL) riding Kerry Anne LLC’s Important de Muze.

It was an emotional win for Chile’s Samuel Parot in Friday’s $35,000 Illustrated Properties 1.45m CSI 5* at the Winter Equestrian Festival, as the rider was compe-ting his mount Couscous van Orti for the final time.

Parot found Couscous van Orti, a 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Nabab de Reve x Cash), from Bel-gium’s Pieter Devos in 2015 and rode the gelding at the Pan American Games in Toronto that year. The horse will

now compete under the flag of El Salvador with rider Juan Manuel Bolanos.

Darragh Kenny (IRL) finished second in 62.24 seconds riding Kerry Anne LLC’s Chanel. Eric Lamaze (CAN) guided Torrey Pines Stable’s Thalis de la Roque to third place in 63.25 seconds, and Richie Moloney (IRL) placed fourth aboard Equinimity LLC’s Slieveanorra in 64.19 seconds.

Also competing in the International Arena on Friday, Amy Millar (CAN) and AMMO Investments’ Heros won the $35,000 1.45m CSI 2* jump-off.

Also competing in the International Arena on Saturday, David Oberkircher and Southfield Farm’s Castelino van de Helle won the $15,000 SJHOF High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Engel & Völkers. Giavanna Rinaldi topped the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior Jumper Classic, presented by Sleepy P Ranch, aboard Nuvolari Holdings’ Commissario.

On Sunday, the $10,000 Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Low Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic was pinned in a California Split with a win for Caroline Donnally and Reve du Razzy in Section A, and victory for Hannah Patten and Love in Section B.

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Paulo Santana and Taloubet captured victory in the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 11. ©Sportfot

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How were the Rio Olympic Games different than other Olympic Games you’ve attended?Barrios: The Rio Games felt very different because the courses were more technical, the horses were better, and the riders were better. Every time you show in a cham-pionship, the level of the horses and riders is incredible. I think that was the biggest difference. For me, it felt like the two Olympic Games were in two different eras. That is what shocked me the most. It was incredible that three horses finished without having rails. The first day alone was similar to the $500,000 Rolex 5* Grand Prix here and there was some thirty clears. It was also incredible how well-prepared the horses were at Rio. Riders really have finessed getting the horses to peak condition at the championships. It was all incredibly impressive.

What was the atmosphere like in Rio?Barrios: The atmosphere was great. Everybody was talking about the security at the Games, how it was not safe, and this, and that. I think they did a great job! For the equestrians, it was a much better situation than the 2008 Beijing Games, where the equestrian sports took place in Hong Kong. It was so nice. I went to the Olympic Village, and people were friendly and happy.

What was your favorite part about being in Rio?Barrios: Representing your country in the Olympics is not something that every athlete has the opportunity to do, no matter how hard they try. I am lucky to be able to get there. It is something that I cherish and have with me forever.

What is your next big goal?Barrios: The World Equestrian Games are next year here in Tryon. I would love to have a top horse to participate in that. I want to not only compete there, but be com-petitive. As of right now, I do not have a top younger mount for that yet.

Life After the Olympics: Pablo Barrios

Pablo Barrios. ©Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

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Pablo Barrios is a strong competitor for Venezuela. In 1983, he represented Venezuela for one of the first times at the Continental/Regional Pan American Games; since then Barrios has proven his longevity and continued to compe-te for his country at the highest level. He has participated in four FEI World Equestrian Games™, an FEI World Cup™ Final, ten Continental/Regional

Games, and made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Barrios competed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro aboard

Antares, a 2005 KWPN gelding (Manhattan x Cavalier) owned by Pablo and Joaquina Barrios. Barrios resides in the U.S. and travels around North America

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On Friday evening of Week 11, Ava Stearns participated in her second George Morris Excellence in Equitation class. In 2016, the Massachusetts native finished in fourth place. In 2017, Stearns entered the test of the top riders sitting in fourth place again; however, after a spotless round on Eclipse, owned by Missy Clark & North Run, Stearns moved up to earn the second place ribbon, just behind fellow North Run student Mckayla Langmeier.

After the class, Stearns was beaming from ear to ear and generously praising her mount.

“It was a lot of fun!” Stearns said. “Eclipse was incredible. He is so special and handles everything so well. He is so handy, and everything you ask of him he does perfectly, so that made it really fun.”

The up-and-coming 16-year-old junior rider got her start with horses at a young age, thanks to her mother and trainer, Sarah Doyle. Doyle operates Pond View Farm in Martha’s Vineyard, MA, and attends WEF in the winter with both junior and amateur clients. While her mother helps her at home, Stearns has also been working with Missy Clark and John Brennan of North Run for the past three years.

Stearns has a growing reputation for being a versatile and successful catch rider, showing horses in the hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. While she does not have a big equitation final win to her name (yet), she is consistently in the ribbons of all three divisions at top shows like WEF.

Stearns and her mother have traveled to Wellington to compete for many years. What does Stearns enjoy the most about showing at WEF?

“I love the atmosphere,” she says. “It is very busy and active. I have a lot of opportunities to ride here at WEF, and I get to hang out with a lot of my friends. It is really nice to have everyone at the same show for such an extended period of time. Plus, it is so challenging and fun to show at WEF, and I can watch a lot of top riders compete. My ultimate goal is to continue to improve as a rider.”

Here are five facts about the 2017 George Morris Excellence in Equitation reserve champion, Ava Stearns:

1. She does not have a horse of her own and catch-rides on a weekly basis.2. She has attended WEF every year since she was in third grade. 3. The equitation classes are her favorite to show in. 4. Her favorite horse to ride is Eclipse. 5. Her earliest riding memory is walking around on a little white pony named Yodi

Faces of WEF: Ava Stearns

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Ava Stearns. ©Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

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Here’s how to make the most of your WEF shopping trip:

Start in the bustling Vendor Village, a horse heaven for shopaholics, bargain hunters, and all WEF enthusiasts. Vendor Village is the go-to for shopping at WEF and boasts exclusive equine products like custom jumping boots from EquiFit, innovative magnetic stirrup systems from OnTyte, and popular European tack and apparel brands at Equis Boutique, as well as fashion for horse and rider at Horseware Ireland, JODS, Sofie’s Boutique and The Styleliner. Finally, find gifts for someone special at VanderMoore Designs.

A short walk will bring you to the International Club Shoppes where shoppers can indulge in luxury by way of jewelry, fashion, property and equestrian style. The Shoppes are highlighted by the fashions of the iconic Hunt, Ltd., popular riding apparel from Equiline, as well as wearable art and exotic gems from Karina Brez Jewelry. Once leaving the International Club Shoppes, a stroll through the Tiki Terrace offers window shopping at its finest with more than 25 vendors, inclu-ding the likes of the Ariat, Hermes, Stubbs & Wooton, and so much more.

Next, cross the bridge of the International Arena and make a stop to delight in choices any fashionista can appreciated. Biba New York calls the Internatio-nal Arena Bridge home during the winter circuit with trendy, chic, high fashion women’s clothing. In addition, find your next WEF treasure at the WEF Boutique, offering branded merchandise and exclusive equine brands to deck out every member of your barn.

Finally, shopping continues at Hunter Hill. From a perfect vantage point to wat-ch the country’s best hunters strut their stuff to fashion, accessories, as well as health and beauty shopping opportunities, Hunter Hill is synonymous with quality and style, and offers plenty to keep the shopaholic in anyone busy. Check off every four and two-legged loved one off your shopping list with pet accessories from Just Fur Fun, city fashion from New York pop-up boutique Olive & Bettes, and stylish, one of a kind pieces form Fabulous Finds by Sarah. Shoppers can also find a gift for any rider at Hunter Hill with chaps, bags, buckles, and more from Pinnell Custom Leather, as well as durable and colorful spurs from ColorTack.

After enjoying Hunter Hill, you’ve finished your WEF shopping tour just in time to find a seat at the International Arena or E.R. Misch Grand Hunter Stadium and enjoy more hunter/jumper sport. For a complete list of WEF vendors, refer to the map on pages 12 and 13.

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A view of the shopping options on the bridge over the International Arena. ©Jennifer Wood Media

A view of the shopping right next door to the Tiki Hut. ©Jennifer Wood Media


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