Danielle Baran and Vizcaya. Photo ©Sportfot, an official photographer of the Winter Equestrian Festival.
Wellington, Florida – Danielle Baran of Toronto, Canada, topped an over fences class this week and was third in two others on her way to winning the Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 championship.
Riding her own gelding Vizcaya, the duo is no stranger to the winner’s circle and also took a victory under saddle. While training under Canada’s Chris Sorenson and Darcy Hayes (USA), Baran and her mount have won two consecutive WEF circuit championships in the Adult Hunter division.
Baran impressed in her debut this week following a three-month hiatus due to a shoulder injury she sustained in November. Speaking highly of her consistent winner, Baran explained, “I just have to ride well because he wants to show his stuff.”
“He’s a real ham in the barn and a little bit persnickety, but once you get him in the ring he’s all business,” she added.
Danielle Baran and Vizcaya. Photo ©Sportfot, an official photographer of the Winter Equestrian Festival.
Baran will spend the rest of the season in Wellington and looks forward to more success throughout the 12-week circuit.
Bridget Hallman and Lulu earned the Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 reserve championship after claiming three second-place ribbons and one third-place ribbon over fences.
The first week of WEF continues on Saturday with the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Classic and $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, which is the first Saturday Night Lights event of the season. Also on Saturday, the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring will feature the conclusion of the EnTrust Capital Small Junior Hunter 16-17 division. Competition will come to a close on Sunday with the $75,000 Rosenbaum Mollengarden PLLC Grand Prix, held in the International Arena.
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Source: Lindsay Brock and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.