2003 Dressage in Florida

Dressage In Florida 2003 Winter Season Wrap Up

March 20-23 - Heidelberg Cup, Clarcona Park, Orlando

Wrapping up the triumvirate of shows at this venue, Carol Lavell and Much Ado earned the coveted Heidelberg Cup; Pierre St. Jacques with Lucky Tiger took Reserve. In the USET qualifiers, Lavell on Much Ado won the PSG (71.750%) and the I-I (71.500%). In the USET Grand Prix classes, Susan Jacoma on Jellowa won the GP (63.056%); Anne Gribbons riding Aureate, a pair that had been placing near the top in their debut season at Grand Prix, won the GP Special (65%) and the GP Freestyle (69.208%). In the Open classes Jules Nyssen had a great show on Good Times – the pair won the Intermediaire 2 (66.585%), Grand Prix (61.146%), and GP Special (63.267%). Michael Poulin was again successful riding Chelan, winning the Open PSG (67.375%) and the I-I (64%). In Young Riders Jodie S. Kelly reigned again riding Weltkaar – the duo won the Team Test (67.333%) and the Individual (67.521%). Trae LaPorte on Fleetwood yet again won the YR Freestyle (71.875%). In the Junior Riders Suzanne LaPorte on Wittus won the Team Test (64.103%) and the Individual (66.154%). Ten IPEC classes were contested: Robin Brueckmann and Faleen won four classes; winning two classes each were Kathryn Groves and Freek, Cynthia Ruiz aboard Cicero, and Rebecca Hart riding Mark.

March 28-30, Dressage at Equestrian Estates, Loxahatchee

Closing out the 2003 Palm Beach Dressage Derby Series, this event notched considerably more exhibitor attendance over last year as competitors extended their stay in Florida. One of the judges’ favorites in the small tour this season had been placing well and finally took the blues – in the USET qualifiers, Tara Stegen riding New Tango won the PSG (71%) and the I-I (71.083%). Carol Lavell and Much Ado won the I-I Freestyle (72.708%). In the USET GP Qualifiers, Ashley Holzer on Imperioso had her first win of the season (68.819%); Jan Brons and Fernando won the Special (70.40%). Patrick Burssens and Marfil won the GP Freestyle (74.208%). In the Open classes Silke Rembacz had a great show – she won PSG B Section with Millenium (67.5%); and riding Connecticut, she also won PSG C Section (67.250%) and the I-I (68%). Olympian Michelle Gibson and her World of Dreams won the Open I-2 (69.756%) and then made their Grand Prix debut winning the class with 65.833%. In Young Riders, Michael Shondel and Wallaby seem to be a lock for NAYRC – they again won the Individual (64.615%) and Team Test (63.333%). Krystalann Shingler and Skor won the YR Freestyle (67.833%). Suzanne LaPorte and Wittus ruled the Juniors, winning the Team Test (66.923%) and the Individual (70.598%). Dr. Cesar Parra and Silver Label won the FEI Test For 6 Year Olds (7.48).

The 2003 Florida Winter circuit not only served as a Mecca for dressage riders for four months, but also as a preview of the upcoming championships and international competitions. At the Pan American Games, the Prix St, Georges scores determine the team medal, while the Intermediaire I and Intermediaire Freestyle combined results determine individual medals. The USA’s Pan Am Selection Trial will be held at USET headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey, June 19-23, with the top 12 riders from the qualifying classes nationwide attempting to place in the final four that will represent the US at the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 17-31.

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