The Small Junior Hunter 16-17 division finished Saturday morning at the Winter Equestrian Festival with Taylor St. Jacques of Glen Allen, VA, winning the championship aboard Rose Hill Farm’s William Hill. The pair received first place in the handy and the stake, second and third over fences, and third under saddle. Emma Kurtz took reserve honors aboard Rivers Edge’s Wisdom, placing first under saddle, and first, second, second, and fourth over fences.
Taylor St. Jacques and William Hill. PC: Sportfot
Both riders earned the same number of points in the division; however, because St. Jacques had more points in the over fences portion, she was crowned champion.
“He was amazing this week. Every round he jumped a ten. Every jump was amazing. He went in the ring wanting to win and the results came,” St. Jacques said. “He’s an incredible horse. He’s like a puppy dog.”
William Hill is a six-year-old gelding by Coronas. St. Jacques showed the horse once last summer and then throughout indoors, where the pair won several classes. “I’m very fortunate and thankful to the Hymowitz family for allowing me to ride him,” she said.
Scott Stewart also showed the gelding earlier this week in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Green Hunter 3’9” division and received ribbons in each class.
Taylor St. Jacques and William Hill in their championship presentation. PC: Sportfot
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