![Hayley Barnhill and Casallo. (Photo by Sportfot©.)](/images/articles/1148/6633.jpg)
Hayley Barnhill and Casallo. (Photo by Sportfot©.)
Casallo was awarded the championship honor in the Large Junior 16-17 Hunters. Hayley Barnhill was aboard the John Jedakis and Robert Crandall entry, Casallo, who is a seven-year-old Oldenburg gelding.
Casallo also shows in the Second Year Green Working Hunter division with owner Robert Crandall. "He is a Second Year horse, so he is still a little green, but he jumps amazing and has a huge stride," explained Barnhill when asked about Casallo.
The duo secured the championship by winning two classes, placing second in a class, fourth in another class, and sixth under saddle.
The pair has had much success so far this winter at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. "This is the third week I've shown him, and we were also champion two weeks ago," said Barnhill.
Barnhill and Casallo's championship honors this week have earned them a spot in next Sunday's Junior and Amateur WCHR Hunter Classic Spectacular. Barnhill stated that as of now, she and Casallo plan on competing together in Sunday's class.
Another pair that secured a spot in next week's Junior and Amateur WCHR Hunter Classic Spectacular is Olivia Esse and Small Affair. Esse rode Iwasaki and Reilly's entry, Small Affair, to the reserve championship honors. Small Affair is an eight-year-old Selle Francais gelding by Elf D'or. The duo won two of the division's five classes.
Stay tuned next week for more coverage of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Week 6 will begin next Wednesday and run through Sunday, April 20.
For full results please visit www.showgroundslive.com or for more information, visit www.equestriansport.com.
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