The ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show recently took place at the Equestrian Village in Wellington, Florida, offering an exciting weekend of equestrian events, skilled riders, and impressive performances. From Thursday to Sunday, the show highlighted the special connection between riders and their horses, featuring the Region 10 ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Championship.
The Region 10 ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Championship showcased riders navigating over fences and ending in a flat phase. Maggie King and her own, Ivano S, clinched the first-place position. Reserve went to Faith Schuttemeyer and Davinci, owned by Brittany Purnell, while Anika Spaeth and her own entry, Celtic, secured third.
4. Skyler Ezzell & Cayuse 6
5. Jole Kosloske & Smokeshow 8
6. Clayton Farrell & Coronado Blue NF
7. Chelsea Stopford & King VDL
8. Skylar Gurtis & Cliff Affair
9. Anna Markcrow & The Diplomat
10. Sydney Woodroof & Conners Boy
11. Campbell Cauthen & Solitude
12. Avery Smith & Love Sun
The THIS/NHS Adult Area Championship followed, featuring an over-fence course and a flat phase. Ella Bostwick atop Malbec, owned by Christine Bostwick, emerged as champion, with Kaitlyn Sheerahamed and her own, Dany Villers, were in second. Securing the third-place title was Sophia Bruny and her own mount, Shakiro.
4. Taylor Oakvik & Gaston Van De Helle
5. Victoria Rotsaert & Quidam’s Reveal
6. Wendy B Rice & Jurrney
7. Rachel Nussbaum & Cento Forever
8. Alice Weeks & Ever Blue
The Hamel Foundation/NHS 3’3” Area Championship rounded out the equitation championships, with Maxima Lanasa and Lambada, owned by Kate Abajian, securing the top spot. Campbell Cauthen on Lucky Luke, owned by DCTM LLC, took second while Lucy Massucci secured the yellow ribbon aboard Empire, owned by Chase Finizio.
4. Chloe Halsnik & Diamant Debonair
5. Tatum Boos & Face It
6. Caitlyn Halsnik & Never Say Never
7. Demi Cason & Kalani
8. Allison Rice & Celleiko
9. Madison Brown & Galantis
10. Pavlina Escobedo & Quiwi
11. Lola Dishman & Cotentin Des Roques
12. Iliana Palumbo & Tango VH Exelhof Z
All three equitation classes were expertly judged by Tammy Provost & Virginia Edwards and the courses were designed by Andy Christiansen, Jr.
While the equitation classes were the highlight of the week, our hunter and jumpers did not disappoint! Competition on the field kicked off Thursday morning with the $5,000 1.35m Open Jumper Stake, sponsored by Perfect Products. Eighteen horse-and-rider duos tackled the challenging course designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA), with ten advancing to the jump-off. Andres Julio Soto Pena (DOM) claimed victory with a swift, clear round, completing it in 39.062 seconds aboard Optimus Blue, owned by Alisa Butska. Isabel Sanchez (DOM) secured second place, finishing her clear round in 39.627 seconds on Peter Lloyd’s horse, Vingtcoeurs Du Chalet. Michael Murphy (USA) earned third with a clear round time of 39.996 seconds riding Barcelona, owned by Lauren Tyree.
The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Hunt & Go), sponsored by Parlanti, served as the highlight of the day on the Annex Derby Field. Lauren Schweppe (USA) delivered an impressive performance on Cali Y, owned by Marjorie Sidman, claiming first place with a combined score of 172. Madison Ramsey (USA) took second aboard MTM Enchanted, owned by Kevin Eufemia, with a score of 171. Taylor St. Jacques secured third on Castleforbes Glenn, owned by Sergent Stables LLC, with a score of 170.
Continuing on with competition on Friday, the Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Jumper Stake took place on the Derby Field, where twenty competitors tackled Guilherme Jorge's course. Luis Pedro Biraben (ARG) won the event with a double-clear effort aboard Vasco 109, co-owned by Miguel Madero and Luis Pedro Biraben, finishing in 38.603 seconds. Michael Murphy (USA) earned second place with a clear round of 38.949 seconds on Kaida CM, owned by South Coast, while Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) secured third place riding Scoop De Septon Z, owned by Sigma Stables, with a faultless time of 39.279 seconds.
On Saturday, the $1,000 2'6"/2'9" Hunter Derby (Hunt & Go), sponsored by ProElite, showcased some of the top hunters. Paige Moose (USA) took first place with her own horse, Quintilus, earning a total score of 156. Joanne Clemente (USA) followed closely in second place with a score of 154 on Channing, owned by Horselux LLC.Marjorie Sidman (USA) rounded out the top three with a score of 145 aboard her own entry, Cali Y.
Sunday’s events wrapped up with the $24,999 Winston Preparatory Grand Prix, where Colombia’s Juan Manuel Gallego clinched victory with Niagara D’ive Z after a thrilling jump-off.
Out of the twenty-five participants, nine advanced to the jump-off, making for a tense competition. Gallego and Niagara D’ive Z, owned by Gabriela Salazar Martinez, took first place with the fastest time of 42.926 seconds.
Alannah Wagstaff (USA) secured second place with a time of 42.944 seconds on Great Thing, owned by Mill Pond Farm Inc. Rounding out the podium was Michael Murphy on Kaida CM, owned by South Coast, finishing in 43.383 seconds.
As we bid farewell to the memorable moments of the ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show, we now look forward to the next event at Equestrian Village. The ESP Rita & Irish Flynn Memorial Horse Show, set to take place from September 26 to September 29, promises to be another exciting highlight on the equestrian calendar.
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