Wellington, FL - Upon review of the process and after consultation with the FEI, it has been confirmed that the current rules regarding the elimination process were followed to the letter.

Before she left the official equipment check area ringside, the rider was informed by the FEI Chief Steward that the Judge at C had made the decision based on Article 428.8 and Article 430.7.6 that the horse must be eliminated due to the evidence of fresh blood.

On behalf of Wellington Classic Dressage and the official Ground Jury of the WDM/Palm Beach.

Order of Go for Saturday Evening's World Dressage Masters Grand Prix Freestyle O CDI5* USEF HP GAIG/USDF

7:30 p.m. - Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) - Withney van 't Genthof - Vet Out
7:41 p.m. - David Marcus (CAN) - Chrevi's Capital
7:52 p.m. - Adrienne Lyle (USA) - Wizard
8:03 p.m. - Lars Petersen (DEN) - Mariett
8:15 p.m. - Break
8:50 p.m. - Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) - Don Auriello
9:01 p.m. - Heather Blitz (USA) - Paragon
9:12 p.m. - Steffen Peters (USA) - Legolas 92
9:23 p.m. - Patrik Kittel (SWE) - Watermill Scandic H B C