Triple win, three PBs for Lisa Martin and Vilaggio
Paralympian Lisa Martin continued her run of success in the CPEDI3* Grade V Grand Prix Freestyle with Vilaggio, claiming first place with 77.559%. The result marked the combination’s third PB score from three tests here at Boneo, bettering their previous Freestyle best of 77.375% set at the same venue in November last year.
Mietta Innes-Irons finished second aboard Sir Helmut (Sir Donnerhall) with 73.934%; this combination has also had a great competition with very consistent scores across all three tests.
Stuart Drysdale placed third with Blueberry 20 with a solid score of 67.650% to round out what has been an impressive Grade V class at this event.
Helen Batson and MSJ Tia Fortuna claim CPEDI3* Grade IV Freestyle
Helen Batson took first place in the CPEDI3* Grade IV Grand Prix Freestyle with 12-year-old Oldenburg mare MSJ Tia Fortuna (Furst Heinrich) on a total score of 72.908%. This relatively new combination, who have only been together since mid-last year, have had a great competition with strong scores throughout.
Brooke Neville had a fabulous test with Remi Bellagio (Belissamo M) to place second with a score of 71.142%, a highlight of their first ever CPEDI3* competition here at Boneo.
Paralympian Dianne Barnes and Tjibbe B (Norbert 444), who won the previous two tests here at Boneo, placed third on Sunday with a PB score of 69.758%. This event has been this combination’s second-ever CPEDI together, and what a great competition it has been for them.
They were followed by CPEDI3* debutants Kirsty Van Loon in fourth with Nero R (MSJ Nemo) on 69.417%. New Zealand’s Anne Watts was fifth with Santana MH (Santino) and Darcy Macaulay sixth with Vittorio VDS; both of these combinations were debuting at CPEDI level, and it was great to see all six riders in action on the final day!
Three wins for Claire Graham and Furst Olli 3 in the CPEDI3* Grade III
Claire Graham again took first place in the CPEDI3* Grade III Grand Prix Freestyle with Furst Olli 3 (Furstenball) on a total score of 73.422%. This combination has had a great outing here at Boneo, claiming all three tests with strong scores.
Melissa Cannon finished second aboard Duchess DS (Dark President) with 69.367%, followed by Felicity Weal with FTF Florita (Joselito De Arroyo) on 69.045%, and Ella Newbery in fourth with Felton Gold EB (Fidertanz) on 66.422% to round out a strong field.
Bridget Murphy and Penmain Promise make it three from three in the CPEDI3* Grade II
Paralympian Bridget Murphy was another to claim all three wins at this event in her grade, taking out first place in the CPEDI3* Grade II Grand Prix Freestyle with Penmain Promise (Triple Trees Prince Perfect) on a total score of 72.400%.
Maddison Cooke finished second aboard Byalee Magic II (Richmeed Medallion) with a great score of 70.345%, followed by Paralympian Joann Formosa in third with Ashquar Riley (Jaydana Zulu).
Hat-trick for Kylie Christian and Ivan Carlos in the CPEDI3* Grade I
Kylie Christian took first place in the CPEDI3* Grade I Grand Prix Freestyle with Ivan Carlos (Ampere) on a total score of 69.845%. This combination has had a great event at only their second Grade I start to date.
CPEDI2*
Emma Booth took first place in the CPEDI2* Grade III Intermediate Freestyle with Glenhill Divine Classic (Numerus Clausus) on a total score of 70.456%.
Kate Nipperess took first place in the CPEDI2* Grade II Intermediate Freestyle with Dame Remi Wolverine (Hotse) on a total score of 67.956%.
Deborah Hodgson took first place in the CPEDI2* Grade V Intermediate Freestyle with Maserati (Ferdeaux) on a total score of 63.050%.
Michele Duthy took first place in the CPEDI2* Grade IV Intermediate Freestyle with Haluma Park Siorus (Andelain Zantorian) on a total score of 61.692%.
Congratulations to all para dressage competitors at the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular. Cold, wet weather – particular early on at the event – certainly didn’t make the job any easier, but there was a high standard of competition across all levels with 17 FEI World Championship qualifying scores achieved and several PBs. Many combinations were also having their first CPEDI3* starts – or their first ever CPEDI starts in general – and it will be great to see them progress at future events.
The final qualifying event for the FEI World Championships will be held in Sydney, with Hawkesbury Dressage Festival (13-21 June) hosting a CPEDI3*/2*. The para dressage classes will take place from 13-15 June.
Well done to Jade Woodhead-Butler and the team at Carlton Performances Horses for hosting another great CPEDI.
