Written by Sharon Packer

January 3-4, 2015 marked the first event of the dressage season held at the Global Dressage Stadium in Wellington, Florida. As a Great American/USDF Qualifying Competition including Para, AA, JY/YR, Pony, FEI Five & Six YO Tests in addition to Training Level through Grand Prix, the event was well attended.

John Flanagan stated that they are very excited about the upcoming season and “had a great turnout for the kick off show at GDF.”

Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU (Photo Credit: Joanna Jodko)

It was a blue ribbon day for Lisa Wilcox, and such a pleasure to see Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro back in the show ring! Their score for the weekend in the Grand Prix de Dressage was an impressive 74.600%, while Lisa scored a second place finish with Denzello and a score of 73.200%. Lisa earned another big win aboard Ace of Clubs in the FEI Young Horse TOC with a score of 78.800%.

For the Grand Prix Speciale, Paula Matute aboard Tarpan Ymas scored 74.216%, while Devon Kane and Destiny earned a 76.875% in the Grand Prix Freestyle.

Jon Brons and Zonneglans Photo Credit: Joanna Jodko

Rounding out the top scores in the Prix St. Georges FEI tests were Jon Brons and Zonneglans with a score of 71.711% riding open and Christina Vinios aboard Folkestone with a score of 74.211% in the Open Intermediare.

TOC winners riding the FEI Level or Equivalent TOC A were Juan Matute and Quantico Ymas with a score of 73.289% and Christopher Hickey and Ronaldo with a score of 73.026%. TOC winners riding the FEI Level or Equivalent TOC B were Virginia Yarur Ready and Finn with a score of 75.658% and James Koford aboard Doc Wendell MF with a score of 74.079%.

Shawna Harding had a very impressive score of 77.40% aboard Regent in the FEI 5 year old test, while Lisa Wilcox aboard Gallant Reflection HU scored 78.400% riding FEI YH Final for 6 year olds. Gallant Reflection HU, is a stallion bred for by Anne Sparks. He is by Galant du Serein out of Landina.

Nancy Smith and Damons Design (Photo Credit: Joanna Jodko)

High score for the event was awarded to Nancy M. Smith aboard Damon’s Design HW with a huge 80.870% riding the USEF Training Level Test 1.

Competition was steep and there were many excellent performances as is evidence by the terrific scores. For all results, please click here:

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