The signature first XC fences at WIHT. Photo by Chris Cole.
The longest running USEA horse trials in Area VII, Whidbey Island Horse Trials, celebrated its 38th year of competition this past weekend. Perfect blue skies, picturesque views of the ocean and mountains, an army of dedicated volunteers and a completely full entry list made it obvious why competitors love eventing in the Pacific Northwest.
Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato, winners in Open Advanced/Intermediate. Photo by Michelle Grimmer.
Though the upper levels hosted relatively small class sizes, they weren’t short of good performances. Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato handily won the Open Advanced/Intermediate division, followed by Jeanine Allred and Snap Decision II in second. Top honors in Open Intermediate went to Marc Grandia and Fernhill Eagle, owned by Team Rebecca LLC; they finished on a 50.7.
Marc Grandia and Fernhill Eagle, winners of the Open Intermediate. Photo by Tiffany Adams.
Only two pairs jumped clear and inside the time in Open Prelim on cross-country day: Mary Burke and Prince William and Maggie Rikard and Took a Chance. Mary and Maggie finished first and second, respectively.
Anna Stein and Zaboomafoo, her 7-year-old Connemara-Thoroughbred cross gelding, held the lead after dressage in the Jr./YR Prelim division. “Boomer was solid from start to finish,” Anna said. “He laid out our most consistent and correct dressage test to date. My favorite part of the weekend was coming through the finish flags after my last jump and knowing that I had finally won an event with my wonderful boy. Not only that, but knowing without a doubt that we’re ready for the one-star at Rebecca!”
Anna Stein and Zaboomafoo take a victory lap in Jr./YR Prelim. Photo by Tracy Stein.
Some of the best action over the weekend took place in the Beginner Novice, Novice and Training divisions. The lowest final score of the weekend went to Kristi Nunnink and Be A Star, owned by Randy Nunnink. Kristi scored an even 20 penalty points in dressage and jumped double clear to win the Open Novice division by more than six points.
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- Whidbey Island Horse Trials celebrates it 38th year!
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- Sabrina Glaser and Aid and Abet, second in Open Intermediate. Photo by Michelle Grimmer.
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- Stuart Black and Tre’ du Kernat. Photo by Michelle Grimmer.
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- Jeanine Allred and Snap Decision II, second in Open Advanced/Intermediate. Photo by Tiffany Adams.
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- Kristi Nunnink and Lord Lombardi, third in Open Prelim. Photo by Tiffany Adams.
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- Intermediate cross-country fence #17. Photo by Sandi Farris.
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- Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato. Photo by Tiffany Adams.
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- Intermediate fence 18. Photo by JoDee Snyder.
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- Marc Grandia and Indio BMW in Open Prelim. Photo by Michelle Grimmer.
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- The Prelim and Intermediate water complexes. Photo by Sandi Farris.
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- Leigh Mesher and her rescue, Astra, in Open Beginner Novice. Photo by Suzie Mulligan.
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- Hawks fever has taken over Area VII! Photo by Sandi Farris.
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- Pirate ship fence during the misty morning course walk. Photo by Sandi Farris.
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- WIHT spectators make XC day one to remember! Photo by Michelle Grimmer.
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- Misty start to Sunday’s show jumping. Photo by Sandi Farris.
