Dressage
Announcer
Andrew Byrd
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GOOD HORSEMAN DRESSAGE SHOW
Sponsored in part by:
COLLECTING GAITS FARM
(March 7 & 8, 2009)
~Written by: Andrew Byrd
Georgia International Horse Park - Conyers GA
What a GREAT show. This was a two day dressage show managed and organized by The Good Horseman Foundation. Ann Genovese was the show manager. The show was very organized and ran very smooth.
There were over 50 horses at the show. There were two rings in use both days.
There were many competitors that had a great weekend. Some of the show results are listed below:
Good Horseman’s Cup for High-Scoring Horse co-sponsored by Frese Frame Photography: A special neck sash sponsored by Frese Frame Photography was given to the highest-scoring horse age 4 years or older in the show. Scores were taken from First through Fourth Level; Prix St. Georges, Intermediate 1 and 2 and Grand Prix performances. The name and breed of horse, rider and owner and will be engraved on a name plate on the handsome silver GHF Cup which will be displayed at each show.
Winner: Christine Felker and Whindlass, 75.200, Training 4 Adult Amateur
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Show’s High Score and Reserve High Score ribbons were given to the riders achieving the first and second highest scores in the show in the following divisions: FEI (PSG, Int. I and 2 and GP scores only); Adult Amateur (AA classes only); Junior/Young Rider (includes FEI Jr. and YR tests.), Freestyle and Open (Training through Grand Prix tests only, does not include Intro or FEI Young Horse tests). There must be at least two entries in any division to qualify for high-score awards. Scores below 60% will not be eligible. If same person receives the top two or more scores, the reserve score will go to the next highest-scoring horse/rider combination.
Open Winner: Sandy Osborn/Plato Carlos, Inter. 1, 71.570%
Reserve: Holly Scherzer/Pablo U, Second Level Test 2,
70.811%
FEI Winner:
Sandy Osborn/Plato Carlos, Inter. 1, 71.570%
Reserve: Adam Lastowka/Charisma, PSG, 68.158%
Adult Amateur Winner: Christine Felker/Windlass, Training 4 75.200%
Reserve: Peri Lambros/Lager,
First Test 1,
74.333%
Junior/Young Rider Winner: Miranda Sibley/Grand Eska, First 4, 66.053%
Reserve: Elise Yancy/On
Air, First Test 2,
66.111%
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The Good Horseman Adult Amateur “Good Rider” Award: A dress sheet (cooler) was awarded to riders receiving an 8 for rider (in the Collective Marks) at any Good Horseman show in an Adult Amateur class. The award is sponsored by Prospect Hill Farm, Alpharetta, GA. Riders will be eligible to receive only one cooler per year.
Winner: Christine Felker/Whindlass, 72.200%, Training 4
Winner: Peri Lambros/Lager, 74.333%, First Test 1
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Dover Adult Amateur Medal: Second Level Test 3 Adult Amateur on Saturday has been designated the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Class. The winner received a custom-designed pewter medal and neck ribbon. Also a list of all winners nationwide will be published in the USDF Connection. To be eligible for this award the rider must be a USDF Group, IMO or Participating Member, must be a USEF Adult Amateur in good standing, and must receive a score of 58% or higher. If the winner is not a USDF member, the next-highest-scoring USDF GMO, PM or IMO member will receive the Medal.
Winner: Whitney Reed/Iforas Score: 60.000%
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Through Connection Pony Awards for Excellence in Dressage Ridden by a Junior and Ridden by an Adult Amateur: A special neck sash was given at the show to the high-scoring ponies/pony breeds with scores used from both days. Entries are eligible if they belong to any pony breed or pony registry or if they measure 149cm or less when wearing shoes. Entries not meeting the breed or registry criteria may be measured by the show manager. Breed papers should be with entry form.
Winner: Junior Rider: Misty Hamilton/Nintendo
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Trakehner Award: The American Trakehner Association gives a special ribbon to the high-scoring registered Trakehner horse in the show , competing at Training Level through Grand Prix. A copy of the horse’s registration papers should be with entry form. Laura Wharton of Lancaster Oaks Farm, Woodstock, GA, is the show’s ATA coordinator.
Winner: Heather Evans and Noteworthy
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AWS Award: The American Warmblood Society presents Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for the top three dressage scores from qualifying AWS-registered horses, regardless of levels. Qualifying AWS participants must be current AWS members and be current in the AWS Horse Awards Program. A copy of the horse’s registration papers should be with the entry form. The show’s AWS representative is Sharon Enderlein of Brookstone Farms, Brooks, GA.
Winner: Michele Brase and Gitchee Ya Ya, 2nd Test 4, 63.571%
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* Information above was obtained directly by Andrew Byrd, announcer for the show and at the Good Horseman Foundation website.
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