Weekend Winners: One More 4* at Fair Hill, Ocala Festival of Eventing + More

Some weekends prove to be busier than others, and this doesn’t prove to be more true than in the thick of spring eventing season. This weekend saw a wide range of events running from coast to coast, so without further ado let’s dive right in to some odds and ends.

First up, our Unofficial Low Score Award, which was earned this weekend by Katie Lichten and Susanne Csongor’s EHF Casiro Royale, who won their Training division at Fair Hill on a 17.8. Nicely done!

Ariel Grald Romps Home in Fair Hill CCI4*-S

Fair Hill International April H.T. & CCI-S (MD): [Final Scores]

It was a final prep for Annie Eldridge’s Leamore Master Plan (Master Imp – Ardragh Bash, by Cavalier Royale) and Ariel Grald, who are boarding a plane bound for Badminton the first weekend in May. This experienced pair will head overseas for the second time — most recently, they traveled abroad to finish third in the Luhmühlen CCI5* in 2021. The pair cruised around with a handful of time across the country at Fair Hill’s spring international this weekend to take home the blue in the CCI4*-S.

Meanwhile, Phillip Dutton earned a wire-to-wire win with Caroline Moran’s Quasi Cool (Quo Vados I – B-Estelle), finishing on a 37.1. Quasi Cool will next head to Kentucky, where he’s entered in the 4*-S.

Congratulations to the rest of the winners from Fair Hill this weekend — you can find full scores here.

CCI3*-S: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Marysville Sir Henry (32.7)
CCI2*-S: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Alina SD (26.9)
Advanced: Phillip Dutton and Quasi Cool (37.1)
Intermediate: Ema Klugman and RF Redfern (42.4)
Preliminary A: Liz Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Nutcracker (27.4)
Preliminary B: Ryan Wood and Cooley Continental (31.6)
Training A: Katherine DeLaney and Quality Dynamite (25.3)
Training B: Katie Lichten and EHF Casiro Royale (17.8)

Alliston Family Scores at Twin Rivers Spring International

Twin Rivers Spring International(CA): [Website] [Final Scores]

In case you missed it, you can look back at photos from the weekend thanks to Sherry Stewart here. It was a winning weekend for Helen and James Alliston, who took home the win in a total of four divisions between them. Helen Alliston won the title 4*-S division with her own Ebay, while James took home wins in the Advanced (Nemesis), CCI3*-L (RevitaVet Calaro) and Open Intermediate (Irish Pop).

Here are your other division winners from Twin Rivers:

CCI2*-L: India McEvoy and E’zara (30.8)
CCI3*-S: Andrea Baxter and Laguna Seca (33.0)
Open Preliminary: Jordan Linstedt and Lovely Lola (24.2)
Preliminary Rider A: Maddie Smith and Versace (32.7)
Preliminary Rider B: Maddie Smith and Castle Larchfield Purdy (39.3)
Jr. Training Rider: Morgan Taylor and Livius (26.9)
Open Training: Tommy Greengard and Shannondale Fionn (28.1)
Sr. Training Rider A: Gabriella Ringer and Get Wild (26.4)
Sr. Training Rider B: Audrey Morrissey and Lord Limon (30.6)
Training Amateur: Kristin Terris and Rathcash Olympia (29.7)
Training Horse: Bec Braitling and Conlino PS (29.4)
Jr. Novice Rider: Abigail Huth and London Calling OHF (26.4)
Novice Amateur: Margaret Crow and Gusto (30.8)
Novice Horse: Frankie Thieriot Stutes and Cooley Sky Watch (20.6)
Open Novice: Tommy Greengard and Global Barouma (23.6)
Sr. Novice Rider: Sarah Ross and Fernhill Heart Throb (33.0)
Jr. Beginner Novice: Gracie Pitts and Valeureux (28.4)
Open Beginner Novice: Caitlin Davison and Manaslu (27.9)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider: Angela Bryson and Petite Pavarotti (29.7)

 

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Cornelius Bo Wins Again at Ocala International

Ocala International Festival of Eventing (FL): [Website] [Final Scores]

It’s been really fun to watch Alyssa Phillips produce Cornelius Bo (Concours Complet – Charlotte, by Carismo) — I check scores each Monday for this column, and I think this pair might just have the title of most mentions in this column (now I have to go digging to find out!). This weekend’s win in the 3*-L at Ocala International is Alyssa and Cornelius Bo’s 14th win dating back to February of 2020. This was also the eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding’s first crack at a 3*-L; they finished on their dressage mark of 23.0 to seal the win. Look for an EN’s Got Talent on this duo in the near future!

We also saw plenty of Kentucky hopefuls doing one last practice run in the Advanced CT in Ocala — Buck Davidson and Carlevo LLC’s Carlevo (Caresino – Ramatuelle) their recent good form with a 21.5 in the dressage followed by a double clear show jumping. Badminton-bound Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes (Chacoa – KEC Galway Bay, by Gildawn Diamond) also had one last prep in the Advanced/Intermediate, finishing on their dressage score of 25.2 for the win.

The Ocala International Festival of Eventing is always an event I’m sad to miss — I think I’ll have to add it on to my spring travel schedule at some point! The event is always well-subscribed and well-supported by the local community — a massive shout-out to the organizers and volunteers at this and every event who make these weekends happen!

Winners from the Ocala International Festival of Eventing:

CCI2*-L: Caroline Martin and Galwaybay Redfield HSH Connor (22.8)
CCI1*-L: Sydney Montieth and Sweet Serendipity (36.5)
Advanced CT: Buck Davidson and Carlevo (21.5)
Advanced/Intermediate: Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes (25.2)
Intermediate Rider: Ayden Schain and Fernhill Hole Shot (26.7)
Open Intermediate: Jessica Phoenix and Mike (25.7)
Open Preliminary: Autumn Schweiss and Global Invieto DHI (24.8)
Preliminary Horse: Lucia Strini and Kevin G (32.8)
Preliminary Rider: Cat Ardakani (24.8)
Modified Open A: Guillermo De Campo Marambio (26.7)
Modified Open B: Gabrielle Ruane and Obora’s Goldwing (28.3)
Modified Rider: Lydia Bradshaw and Cassio’s Picasso (23.5)
Jr. Training Rider: AnniePearl Stroud and Frogadt (33.3)
Open Training A: Beth Murphy and FE Cateleya (27.1)
Open Training B: Katie Malensek and MRF Qwikstep (27.9)
Sr. Training Rider: Clare VanderWoude and Hindine (31.0)
Training Horse A: Tik Maynard and Kayan (24.3)
Training Horse B: Sharon White and Jaguar Duende (28.8)
Jr. Novice Rider: Sophie Riely and Ice Breaker (25.3)
Novice Horse: Jennie Brannigan and FE Flint (22.5)
Open Novice: Luis Santiago Franco and Estrofa (24.2)
Sr. Novice Rider A: Rosemarie Albrizio and Ramdam de Mons (25.8)
Sr. Novice Rider B: Liz Mason and Wisdom Grey (33.6)

 

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Last but most certainly far from least, let’s give a cheers for the rest of our winners this weekend!

FENCE H.T. (SC): [Website] [Final Scores]

Open Preliminary: Lucienne Bellissimo and Caitane Z (32.0)
Open Training: Hannah Werner and Drombane Dynamite (29.7)
Training Rider: Jennifer Helgren and Del Rio (35.4)
Novice Rider: Grace Boni and Rio Grande (27.6)
Open Novice: John Michael Durr and Redfield Z7 Cayani (32.2)
Beginner Novice Rider: Melissa Coates and First Drink (31.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Susan Shelton and Chilli (27.7)
Starter: Susan Shelton and Jasmine (26.7)

 

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Longleaf Pine H.T. (NC): [Website] [Final Scores]

Open Preliminary: Will Faudree and Pfun (31.6)
Preliminary CT: Emily van Gemeren and Winter Carnival (34.0)
Preliminary Rider: Leila Cluff-Ryan and Grand Finale (27.9)
Modified: Isabelle Blair and Get It Together (31.2)
Open Training: Holly Hudspeth and Ana D (23.6)
Training Rider: Audrey Wiggins and Spook Hill At Last (33.1)
Novice Rider: Devon Lane Champlain and Champagne Event (29.7)
Open Novice: Alexander Conrad and Classic Chrome PCH (25.8)
Beginner Novice CT: Nobie Cannon and WL Lucifer R (40.2)
Beginner Novice Rider A: Anjanette Carter and Texas Avalanche (24.7)
Beginner Novice Rider B: Trish Beckham and Millicent (29.1)
Open Beginner Novice: Becky Holder and WL Firewater (29.6)

 

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Spring Bay H.T. (KY): [Website] [ Final Scores]

Open Modified: Jackie LeMastus and Lup The Loop (26.3)
Open Training: Anna Banks and Primrose BMD (32.6)
Novice Amateur A: Stephanie Freundorfer and Flashback (30.6)
Novice Amateur B: Lillian Dobat and Looks Like Lotte (28.9)
Novice Amateur C: Zoe Hagedorn and Peter Pan (24.4)
Open Novice A: Corinna Garcia and Schiller Nav (26.7)
Open Novice B: Darby Weerstra and Exultation (28.1)
Beginner Novice Amateur A: Heather Thomas and Carry Me Home (22.7)
Beginner Novice Amateur B: Katy Kline and Curiosity (34.4)
Beginner Novice Amateur C: Lea Cooper and Celtic Steel (23.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Sophie Wiedenhues and Clear Direction (28.5)
Open Starter A: Emily Hummel and What’s His Face SSH3 (31.3)
Open Starter B: Holly Goen and Fernhill Hapyness (32.8)

 

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