WATCH: Platinum Performance/ Green Hunter Incentive Champions

For Patricia Griffith, it wasn’t about taking the early lead in the 3’/3’3″ section of the Platinum Performance/ Green Hunter Incentive Championships. Rather, she focused on delivering clear, consistent rounds throughout the three days of competition and by the final phase her steady scores paid off when she rose to the top with just a half point to spare.

So what separated her winning round from the rest? The commentators enjoyed the horse’s casual attitude around the ring and we must agree. Endeavor never once looked worried about the environment or the jumps. He cantered around on a long rein with a beautiful frame throughout the entire course. And of course, the horse has a very handsome jump. See for yourself!

In the 3’6″/3’9″ championship, which is new for 2018,  Sandy Ferrell closed the day out nine points ahead of the second place finisher. Both phases of competition for this height were held yesterday morning and Ferrell delivered a stunning preliminary round to land her in second place, three points behind the early leader, Hunt Tosh.

But Ferrell cranked up the heat in the championship round and laid out a trip that would garner her 275 points in round two, the highest scoring round across the three days of competition. Others would try and come close to Ferrell and Hemingway’s lead, but would ultimately fall short.

We love the way Hemingway goes around the ring. He looks eager to do his job, but relaxed amidst the chaos of the horse show. He carries himself in a workmanlike manner and jumps with style. Hemingway is exactly what we imagine a hunter should be, forward and bold, and the commentators agreed. As you watch the duo deliver their trip, it is no surprise that their round scored such high marks from the judges; they truly are a pleasure to watch.

Go Jumping!