Scott Stewart and Celebration (Sportfot)

Wellington, Fla. - To kick off hunter action during WEF 8, Scott Stewart rode Dr. Betsee Parker's horse, Celebration, to the tricolor ribbon in the Perfect Products Pre-Green Hunter Level 2. Celebration was first and second over fences, paired with an under saddle win. "He [Celebration] had been champion in this division earlier in the circuit," Stewart stated, "and he went great again this week!"

Finishing behind Stewart and Celebration was Davlyn Farms' horse, Cy Young, ridden by Tara Metzner. Metzner piloted Cy Young to a second, third, and fourth over fences, as well as a second place finish in the under saddle. The consistent performances over the two days of competition earned Cy Young reserve championship honors.

Celebration is a six-year-old warmblood that started doing the Pre-Green Hunter Level 2 at the beginning of the WEF circuit.  Having already been in the winner's circle, Celebration turned in winning performances again this week. "He [Celebration] went really well the first day in the Rost Arena and was very smooth over the two courses," Stewart noted.

After having several weeks of top results, Celebration has earned some time off. Stewart commented, "We have been very happy with him [Celebration]. I think he is getting a little bored, so we are going to give him next week off so he is ready for the last few weeks of the circuit."

Already having earned several accolades, Stewart is excited for Celebration's future. This year the big goal is for Celebration to compete at the Pre-Green Incentive Championship, held at the Kentucky Horse Park, during the summer. Looking ahead to 2016, Stewart plans to move Celebration up to the First Year Green Working Hunters.