Ocala, FL – Worldwide competitors is in full swing this week at World Equestrian Middle – Ocala. The spotlight occasion on Wednesday was the $31,500 1.45m Velocity CSI4*, the place an elite subject of horse-and-rider combos competed over a winding monitor designed by FEI Degree IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL). Kristen Vanderveen (USA) took an early lead aboard Bull Run Jumpers 5 LLC’s Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili (Berlin x Darco), setting a time no different competitor may catch.
Vanderveen and the 19-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion entered third within the posted order. “My plan was to attempt to keep tidy. It’s at all times greatest if I can maintain one canter tempo. If I get overly excited attempting to win, I usually go too quick, and I’ll have one down,” she shared. “So, it really helped going at the start as a result of I didn’t must chase anybody.”
The pair accomplished the course in 62.07 seconds, a time that remained unbeaten all through the category.
“The course suited him nicely. He’s actually good at turning and holding his massive stride, which I really feel like they’re normally both actually good at turning or actually good at operating on a giant step, however not each. The 4 and five-stride strains had been really very nice for him as a result of I used to be capable of regain a little bit composure in the midst of the spherical,” Vanderveen defined.
‘Frosty’ (Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili) has been a longtime accomplice for Vanderveen. “I feel I’ve had him for eight or 9 years now. He’s for certain the longest horse I’ve ever owned and been partnered with. We all know one another so nicely at this level,” she added.
Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s 11-year-old KWPN mare, I.adermie R 4 (Den Ham Blue R x Namelus), completed simply behind Vanderveen with a time of 62.36 seconds, securing second place.
Hunter Holloway (USA) with Kalina N (H5 Elvaro x Querly-elvis) and Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) with Scoop De Septon Z (Hunters Scendro x Echo Van T Spieveld) tied for third place, each finishing the course in 62.64 seconds.
$31,500 1.45m Velocity CSI4* Outcomes:
1 Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili: 2005 Belgian Warmblood stallion by Berlin x DarcoKristen Vanderveen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers 5 LLC: 0 | 62.07
2 I.adermie R 4: 2013 KWPN mare by Den Ham Blue R x Namelus R Aaron Vale (USA), Thinkslikeahorse: 0 | 62.36
T3 Kalina N: 2015 H5 Elvaro x Querly-elvisHunter Holloway (USA), Hays Funding Corp.: 0 | 62.64
T3 Scoop De Septon Z: 2014 Zangersheide gelding by Hunters Scendro x Echo Van T SpieveldLuis Sabino Goncalves (POR), Sigma Stables LLC: 0 | 62.64
5 De Flor 111 Z Santa Rose: 2011 Zangersheide stallion by Der Senaat 111 x Motion Breaker Erynn Ballard (CAN), Ilan Ferder: 0 | 64.94
6 Quintessence: 2011 Holsteiner gelding Doug Payne (USA), Payne Equestrian: 0 | 65.69
7 Optimus Blue: 2008 Warmblood gelding by Chacco-blue x Baloubet De RouetAndres Soto (DOM), Andres Soto: 0 | 67.69
8 Pinot Gris Di Fer: 2015 Warmblood gelding by Vdl Cardento x Baloubet De RouetGonzalo Busca (ESP), Steven Bluman: 0 | 67.89
9 Chagolando PS: 2014 Oldenburg stallion by Chacco-blue x ConthargosMaya Denis (MEX), Maya Denis: 0 | 68.26
10 Boreale De Fondcome: 2011 Selle Francais mare by Tinka’s Boy x Calvaro Sarah Segal (USA), Horatio Road Ventures LLC: 0 | 68.78
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