Stephen Pellett and Maddie Hale’s Dutch Identity Win the USHJA National Hunter Derby
The Welcome Prix at the Central California Welcome Classic rounded off a beautiful Saturday at the Paso Robles Horse Park. The class contained 17 starters and was expertly designed by course designer Cristina Larangeiro. The Welcome Prix was the debut Grand Prix to be held in the redesigned LD Hayes Arena, which features GGT-Footing and a new berm overlooking the entire arena.
“We are so happy everyone is enjoying their time here in Paso Robles,” said Adrienne Karazissis of West Palms Events. “The Welcome Prix today was a ton of fun to watch and we are looking forward to another week of competition at the Paso Robles Horse Park next week!”
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| Kevin Winkel and Osophia win the Welcome Prix Photo by Grand Pix Photography |
Only four pairs negotiated the first round without faults, Kevin Winkel and Osophia, Amanda Flint and VDL Wittinger, Kevin Winkel and his second mount Cartel, and Sophia Mossman and Carre.
The four teams came back for an exciting jump-off, with Winkel and his seasoned mount Osophia taking home the blue ribbon and Cartel took third, Flint and VDL Wittinger were one second off the winning pace to take home the red ribbon and Mossman and Carre rounded out the jump-off, earning fourth place.
The USHJA National Hunter Derby began the weekend’s special classes on Fridayafternoon. The course was created by course designer Meghan Rawlins and included multiple options and a wonderful route around the Hunter Ring.
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| Stephen Pellett and Dutch Identity won the USHJA National Hunter Derby Photo by Grand Pix Photography |
At the conclusion of the two rounds, Stephen Pellett and Maddie Hale’s Dutch Identity came out on top with the blue ribbon. Nancy Thomas captured second and third on Hannah Schneider’s Pavie and Ally Dickson’s Pikasso, respectfully.
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| Stephen Pellett and Dutch Identity in the USHJA National Hunter Derby Photo by Grand Pix Photography |
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