![Mary Jordan (Grade IV U.S.A.) and Sebastian (Photo by Lindsay McCall)](https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/631.jpg)
Mary has kept a tight schedule since December when she headed to Melbourne, Australia. "I went from Australia, to having Christmas, and then shipped both horses, Sebastian and P. Sparrow Socks to Florida," commented Mary. "It definitely took a lot of work to get down here but it was worth it. There is no substitute for becoming seasoned, the more experience we get and the more competitive mileage we gain at this level will continue to help us grow as individuals and as a team."
![Jonathan Wentz (Grade Ib U.S.A.) and NTEC Richter Scale (Photo by Lindsay McCall)](https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/632.jpg)
He continued, "I am looking forward to the rest of this weekend and especially next week's CPEDI3*. Saturday's individual test ramps up even more, the turns become tighter, and each test presents a new set of challenges. For me it's about keeping steady and working hard, and those goals come easy with my trainer Kai Handt, his assistant Coach Happy Comly, and of course owners Julia Handt and Rachel Zent."
![Dale Dedrick (Grade II U.S.A.) and Bonifatius (Photo by Lindsay McCall)](https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/633.jpg)
![Rebecca Hart (Grade II U.S.A.) and Lord Ludger (Photo by Lindsay McCall)](https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/634.jpg)
Representing the Canadian team at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3* was Madison Lawson on McGuire (Grade IV), Lauren Barwick aboard Off To Paris (Grade II), Ashley Gowanlock and Ferdonia 2 (Grade Ib), and Jody Schloss on Inspector Rebus (Grade Ia).
With Canada and the United States dueling for the top placing, Chef d'Equipe of Canada, Elizabeth Quigg , was very happy with the team's results. She noted, "The team went as well as expected and we are hoping to maintain that through the next six months. We brought a lot of people down to Florida so they could get more experience with the two shows back to back. It is also a good opportunity to assess everybody from the winter but
we have a long way to go till August."
Jody Schloss responded, "I am looking forward to the next week as well. We all ride really hard and I think are marks showed that."
![James Dwyer (Grade IV Ireland) and Orlando (Photo by Lindsay McCall)](https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/635.jpg)
Like many of the para-equestrian dressage competitors James will stay through the two weeks of competition. After a short break he will head to Europe with Orlando where he will show in France, Belgium, and Germany in preparation for the 2012 Selection Trials. As the weekend continues riders from the United States, Canada, Ireland, Finland, Bermuda, Japan, and Mexico will compete in Saturday's Individual competition followed by Sunday's Freestyle and awards ceremony.
Results: Placing, Name, Name of Horse, Total Score
Grade 1a
1. Jody Schloss, Inspector Rebus, 67.157
2. Lorrietta Oakleaf, Niekele fon Busenitz, 63.529
3. Robyn Andrews, Fancianna, 62.745
4. Kim Decker, Dasher's Destiny, 62.157
5. Alexander Mitchell, Guiness Maskell, 61.863
6. Robyn Andrews, Ravallo Son, 61.471
7. NTEC Manchada, Mina Chinju 56.275
Grade 1b
1. Ashley Gownlock, Fredonia 2, 70.985
2. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Jabriel, 69.381
3. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Richter Scale, 66.212
4. Jaana Kivimaki, Sarona, 63.636
5. Katja Karjalainen, Hidden Creek Jones, 63.409
Grade II
1. Lauren Barwick, Off to Paris, 71.667
2. Dale Dedrick, Bonifatius, 69.318
3. Rebecca Hart, Lord Ludger, 69.048
4. Rebecca Hart, Hugh Knows, 65.714
5. Fernanda Otheguy, Sarona, 64.921
6. Elizabeth Pigott, Whitney's Willow, 63.651
7. Margret McIntosh, Idalgo, 61.905
8. Charlotte Bathon, Sportsfield Twist, 57.460
Grade III
1. Eleanor Brimmer, Carino H, 57.531
Grade IV
1. James Dwyer, Orlando, 68.750
2. Lynne Pool, Vasco E, 64.427
3. Lynee Pool, Fisbee, 63.958
4. Madison Lawson, McGuire, 63.958
5. Mary Jordan, Sebastian, 63.333
6. Mary Jordan, P Sparrow Socks, 62.135
For more information about the Gold Coast Dressage Opener please visit www.gcdafl.org
or contact Noreen O'Sullivan (561) 714-9026.