GP Raymeister scored a 74.5% to win the $2500 FEI Grand Prix Musical Freestyle while GP Delano won the $1500 FEI Intermediare I Musical Freesyle with a score of 75%. Both horses are owned by Grand Prix Equestrian/Gina Frantz, who also resides in Illinois.
Friday's two events attracted several hundred people who enjoyed a total of 10 horse and rider combinations performing their routines to carefully choreographed music. A private fundraiser, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm, was also held with donations from the party and the gate going to the local Leelanau and Grand Traverse County 4-H.
KYB Dressage attended last season's competitions and, due to the vacation-like atmosphere, including the gaming action at the Turtle Creek Casino, they decided to return again this summer for their "family vacation".
Local resident Betsy VanDyke also did well today, as she and crowd favorite Cantana placed second next to Barteau.
The final day of dressage competition is Saturday. Families are encouraged to attend the Molon Excavating, Inc Kid's Day where children of all ages will be admitted for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun games and activities will be located in the Farm House Orchard.
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