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David Blake and Baron (Mancini Photos)
Blake has finished atop the leaderboard with three different horses in the past two weeks, earning top finishes in the Tryon Spring 4 $10,000 Suncast 1.40m Open Welcome aboard Bella Donna, the Tryon Spring 4 $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix aboard Park Lane, and this past week's $25,000 Odom Engineering, PLLC Grand Prix with Baron, all owned by Pine Hollow Farm.
"This was Barons third time jumping under lights and each time he's performed very well," said Blake. "He loves the atmosphere here and really steps ups during the bigger occasions. His form has been great these past couple of months and I knew he was knocking on the door for a nice win."
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Harold Chopping and Basje (Mancini Photos)
"The time allowed in the first round was a little tight so you had to be thinking about that when you were going around," he explained. " He [Pierre Jolicoeur] had an interesting open water option in the first round, which he also included in the jump off that was quiet unusual and was definitely something different than what you typically see in a jump-off."
"It was quicker to jump the open water around the short course, but it made the inside turn afterwards quiet sharp, so it definitely added an aspect of difficulty if you were planning on taking the quickest route," he continued.
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Manuel Torres and Christofolini H (Mancini Photos)
"He is probably the most rideable of my upper level horses, which makes it much easier to execute your plan around a technical course," commented Blake. "It is a comfortable feeling for a rider to know you can shorten and lengthen his stride to overcome the more difficult aspects that a course of that size and nature will present."
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David Blake and Baron in their presentation ceremony with Sharon Decker of TIEC, Heidi and David Odom of Odom Engineering, PLLC, alongside Katherine and Mark Bellissimo. (Mancini Photos)
"Baron will show again next week and we'll look to secure another strong result in that class. Right now I want to get him more experience under the lights, specifically in preparation for some of the upcoming FEI weeks too," he noted.
Kelley Farmer and Baltimore Capture Top Honors in $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
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Kelley Farmer and Baltimore (Mancini Photos)
Farmer, who has ridden Baltimore to several top finishes already this season, completed the two rounds of competition with a total score of 394 for the win. Jennifer Bliss of Wellington, FL, and Poker Face, owned by Harris Hill Farm, LLC, collected second place with a combined score of 378, while Erica Quinn of Maineville, OH, rode Need I Say, owned by Kelley Farmer, to third place with a score of 375.
"We got him [Baltimore] I would say maybe midway through the winter circuit in Florida and he's been nothing but an absolute superstar," commented Farmer. "He has really stepped up to the plate on all occasions and is just a super horse. He never lets you down and if he doesn't win it's not his fault."
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Jennifer Bliss and Poker Face (Mancini Photos)
Farmer explained, "With my handy round on Mindful, I really meant to approach the turn the same way I had on Baltimore, but I really didn't give him enough time and it was my fault. There was a little bit of bad luck there, but I was really pleased with the way that they all went."
Baltimore has been a strong addition to Farmer's talented string of top hunters and Farmer believes that he has all of the right qualities to make him a strong contender in some of the larger derby classes approaching this summer and into the fall indoor season.
"He tries so hard for you in the ring and he always seems to do very well. He's extremely careful and light on his feet so you can really do whatever you want with him in the ring," she continued. "He'll do Devon next week and then I'm thinking that I will bring him back for the $50,000 Derby here in Tryon in a few weeks since he enjoyed this class so much."
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Erica Quinn and Need I Say (Mancini Photos)
"I was really pleased with all of the horses to be honest. Erica rode Need I Say beautifully and it was really great. We came here last year for the big derby and the ring is just lovely," commented Farmer. "We came in with a game plan for the night class, but all four horses ended up getting to compete, which was good. They all handled it very well and I was thrilled with everyone's performance."
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Kelley Farmer in her presentation ceremony with Roger Smith of Tryon Equestrian Partners and Larry Glefke. (Mancini Photos)
"I cannot say enough good things about this horse show. The ring is fantastic, the footing in beautiful. I thought the jumps looked spectacular. Everyone here at Lane Change Farm absolutely loves showing at this venue and we're really looking forward to coming back in a few weeks," she noted.
Trapp O'Neal and Quilona Z Earn Victory in $25,000 Suncast® Welcome Stake
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Trapp O'Neal and Quilona Z (Mancini Photos)
O'Neal and Quilona Z laid down the fastest of five double clear rounds to earn first place, while O'Neal also piloted Capitano owned by TKO Partnership, to fourth place with a time of 40.39 seconds. The class saw 24 entries tackle the first round, which was designed by Pierre Jolicoeur (USA), while 12 combinations moved forward to the jump-off round.
Jumper Highlights
Lauren Hester of Lexington, KY, and Daister L, owned by Hester Equestrian LLC, finished atop the division in the Adequan® Open Jumper 1.30m division, while Manuel Torres of Leesburg, VA, and Lily, owned by Santa Catalina Farm took reserve honors.
In the Limo Zen Children's Jumper 1.10m division, Caitlin Howie of Atlanta, GA, and Couture Z picked up divisional champion awards, while Sarah Boston of Owings Mills, MD, and Herminas finished in reserve.
Madeline Thatcher of West Bluffdale, UT, and Skilliane de Varnel, owned by Pony Lane Farm, topped the Tryon Estates Amateur Owner Jumper 1.20m division, while Allison Epstein of Dix Hills, NY, and I Watch, owned by R.J. Equestrian Group collected reserve.
Hunter & Equitation Highlights
Jennifer Bliss of Wellington, FL, and Face The Music owned by Harris Hill Farm, LLC, finished with a first place in the $1,000 USHJA Pre-Green Hunter Incentive with a score of 91. Jennifer Hannan of Wakefield, RI, and Best Regards, owned by Patricia Fulchino, earned second place with a score of 87, while John Barker of Middleburg, VA, and Calistro, owned by Sherri Crawford rounded out the top three with a score of 86.
In the $1,000 Junior Hunter 3'6" Classic, Bergen Sanderford of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, finished in first and second place respectively, winning aboard her own Mystical with a two round total score of 172 and placing second with her own Confidential with a 169. Devin Seek of Ocala, FL, piloted At Last, owned by Century Performance Horses LLC to third place with a score of 168.
Emma Marlowe of Lake Balboa, CA, and Spalding, owned by Donald Stewart, took top honors in the $1,000 Junior Hunter 3'3" Classic with a score of 172. Claudia Pollex of Troutman, NC, and her own Mylo Xyloto earned second place with a 165, while Marlowe also picked up third place aboard Just Sayin, owned by Fairfield Farms LLC with a score of 162.
Madeline Thatcher of West Bluffdale, UT, and Jewel, owned by Pony Lane Farm took top honors in the $1,000 Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'3" & 3'6" Classic with a score of 169. Thatcher also picked up second place aboard Summer Place, also owned by Pony Lane Farm, with a score of 168. Lynn Seithel of Johns Island, SC, and her own Walk the Moon rounded out the top three with a score of 161.
In the WIHS Pony Equitation class, Jessie Marie Spade of Terrell, NC, and her own With Applause captured top honors, receiving an 88, while Libbie Gordon of Statesville, NC, and her own Tiffany Blue finished in second with a score of 86. Gigi Manigault of Charleston, SC, and Marvel Comic, owned by Patti Manigault earned third place with an 84.
Julia Schaumann of Palantine, IL, and her own Cavallino, rode to victory in the Ariat Adult Medal, receiving a score of 80. Courtney Canizares of Coventry, RI, and her own Keira collected second place with a score of 79, while Madeline Pierce of Columbus, OH, and Manhattan owned by Arris Farms, Inc. finished in third place with a 78.
Carly Hoft of Rolesville, NC, and her own Cashman took home a major win in the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2*, while Melissa Deryn Foster of Langley, BC, and Startin' Monday, owned by Donald Stewart, finished in second place. Julia Curtis of Villa Rica, GA, and her own Rocoso earned third place in the competitive class, which saw 14 entries.
For more information on Tryon International Equestrian Center and to see a full list of results, please visit www.tryon.com.
Final Results $25,000 Odom Engineering, PLLC Grand Prix
1. BARON, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Ukato x Vera van Veecaten
DAVID BLAKE, Pine Hollow Farm: 0/0/33.855
2. BASJE, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Larino x Valencia
HAROLD CHOPPING, Kendra Bullington: 0/0/34.69
3. CHRISTOFOLINI H, 2007 Rhinelander gelding by Canto x Balou
MANUEL TORRES, Andrea Torres Guerreiro: 0/0/36.826
4. WARINDE B, 2003 Dutch Warmblood mare by Padinus x Narenca B
LAUREN HESTER, Hester Equestrian LLC: 0/4/36.175
5. GANDOR DE WALPUT, 2006 Warmblood gelding by Wandor van de Mispelaere x Ursala de Walput
BENJAMIN ROSICHAN, Benjamin Rosichan: 0/8/45.743
6. GLORIX VAN DE MISPELAERE, 2006 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Lamamba x Ariel van de Mispelaere
JENNA FRIEDMAN, Jenna Friedman: 0/12/35.659
7. CASINJO EX Z, 2006 Zangersheide gelding by Carinjo x Racey
DAVID BLAKE, Pine Hollow Farm: 2/78.651
8. CASUAL PLEASURE, 2008 Westphalian gelding by For Pleasure x Clay's Beauty
ILAN BLUMAN, Blue Star Investments: 4/70.438
9. CAPITANO, 2003 Holsteiner gelding by Captin Paul x Unknown
TRAPP O'NEAL, TKO Partnership: 4/71.356
10. NEPAL, 2002 Argentine Warmblood gelding by G.S. Raimundo x Rye Grass Finest RP H-31
TAYLOR LAND, Jay Land: 4/75.383
11. HECTOR BY PICOBELLO, 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Contact vd Heffinck x Arlaude-V
ILAN BLUMAN, Daniel Bluman: 4/75.763
12. CRUISING ALTITUDE, 2006 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Cardento x Kamomill
MANUEL TORRES, Santa Catalina Farm: 4/75.974
Final Results $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
1. BALTIMORE, KELLY FARMER Jane Gaston
R1. 92, 91
R2. 109, 102
394
2. POKER FACE, JENNIFER BLISS Harris Hill Farm
R1. 94, 92
R2. 96, 96
378
3. NEED I SAY, ERICA QUINN, Kelley Farmer
R1. 88, 88
R2. 103, 96
375
4. CORONADO, LIZA BOYD, Pony Lane Farm
R1. 88.5, 90
R2. 96, 98
372.5
5. SHAMROCK, LIZA BOYD, Finally Farm, Inc
R1. 69, 80
R2. 63, 95
307
6. ALLAWISHUS, DONALD SHEEHAN, Kathryn Mittauer
R1. 74, 73
R2. 74, 73
294
7. AVA, KATHRYN JARRIEL, Kathryn Jarriel
R1. 66, 74
R2. 78, 75
293
8. OLYMPIC FIRE, JENNIFER HANNAN, Roger Smith
R1. 91, 96
R2. 48, 47
282
9. KENAN, DONALD SHEEHAN, EHM Equestrian LLC
R1. 85, 83
R2. 55, 53
276
10. MINDFUL, KELLEY FARMER, Kensel LLC
R1. 99, 89
R2. 44, 41
273
11. POINT BEING, KELLEY FARMER, David Glefke
R1. 86, 94
R2. 47, 43
270
12. TALL PAUL, VICK RUSSELL, Vick Russell
R1. 58, 58
R2. 63, 67
246
Final Results $25,000 Suncast® Open Welcome Stake
1. QUILONA Z, 2004 Zangersheide mare by Quazimodo Z x Ilona
TRAPP O'NEAL, Carolyn M. Elsey: 0/0/38.093
2. CHRISTOFOLINI H, 2007 Rhinelander gelding by Canto x Balou
MANUEL TORRES, Andrea Torres Guerreiro: 0/0/38.72
3. FIFTY SHADES, 2008 Westphalian gelding by Call Me Number One x Sheltana
ANDREA TORRES GUERREIRO, Andrea Torres Guerreiro: 0/0/38.72
4. CAPITANO, 2003 Holsteiner gelding by Captin Paul x Unknown
TRAPP O'NEAL, TKO Partnership: 0/0/40.39
5. CASINJO EX Z, 2006 Zangersheide gelding by Carinjo x Racey
DAVID BLAKE, Pine Hollow Farm: 0/0/48.092
6. WARINDE B, 2003 Dutch Warmblood mare by Padinus x Narenca B
LAUREN HESTER, Hester Equestrian LLC: 0/0/40.208
7. LADRIANO Z, 2008 Zangersheide gelding by Lawito x Gambelle
ILAN BLUMAN, Blue Star Investments:
8. BON GIORNO, 1999 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Acacio 948 x Bon-Ami
BRYN SADLER, Showcase 81, LLC: 0/4/41.324
9. CRUISING ALTITUDE 2006 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Cardento x Kamomill
MANUEL TORRES, Santa Catalina Farm: 0/4/41.827
10. BARON, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Ukato x Vera van Veecaten
DAVID BLAKE, Pine Hollow Farm: 0/4/42.562
11. ARLY, 2005 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Querlybet Hero x Mariona
LAUREN HESTER, Hester Equestrian LLC: 0/8/40.256
12. CLUELESS P, 2006 Hanoverian mare by Contendro I x Liaison
LAUREN HESTER, Hester Equestrian LLC: 0/EL