The Horse Park also offers a $100,000 bonus
to any rider winning all three legs of the
Colorado Horse Park Triple Crown on the
same horse, a prize that remains unclaimed.
Arizona rider, Allison Kroff (aboard number fifty at the Colorado Horse
Nomograff), seems to be back on track Park.
inside the Grand Prix ring, as evidenced “I was happy to do it here in Colorado
by her third place finish in the final because this is a show I come to often,”
$60,000 Grand Prix of Denver. Kroff stated the personable rider.
is no stranger to success in Colorado, While half a hundred victories might
and her positive showing strengthened be enough to make anyone rest on their
her affinity for the Colorado Horse Park laurels, Ikast collected win fifty-one the
contests. very next week. Not only did he pocket
“This is my favorite show of all $18,000 for first place, he became the
year,” Kroff stated without hesitation. first rider ever to earn the $25,000 bonus
“Colorado has the best crowds of for winning two legs of the Colorado
all people. Everyone comes and Triple Crown on the same horse.
supports us and I loved meeting all the “It’s really challenging to be able to do
football players,” she said with a smile, that,” said Christine DeHerrera, President
referring to local NFL stars who signed of Equestrian Sports Promotions and
autographs before the first two Grand Media Coordinator for the Colorado
Prix competitions. Horse Park, regarding Ikast picking up
Speaking of competitors with affection the advertised bonus. “It proves that it’s
for Colorado, Danish rider Bjorn possible.”
Ikast reached a milestone during the The Horse Park also offers a $100,000
competitions, and was pleased about bonus to any rider winning all three
achieving it in the rocky mountain state. legs of the Colorado Horse Park Triple
“It was special because this was my Crown on the same horse, a prize that
fiftieth Grand Prix win,” he said with remains unclaimed. It’s a safe bet Ikast,
enthusiasm after his victory in the $40,000 along with riders from the west and the
Rocky Mountain Grand Prix. “My horse rest of the country, will be arriving next
(Braveheart) was just unbelievable.” year and trying to prove it’s possible to
After bragging on his horse, Ikast grab that one as well.
conveyed pleasure at picking up win
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Top: Bjorn Ikast and Allison Kroff smile together after the completion of the $60,000 Grand Prix of Denver. Ikast pocketed $18,000 plus a $25,000 bonus
for his win, while Kroff managed third place and a check for $7,800. Middle: Colorado rider and trainer, John McConnell, was a force to be reckoned with
during the competitions, picking up second place in the $25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix and finishing in the money during the other two legs of the Colorado
Horse Park Triple Crown.Bottom Right: (left to right) Francie Steinwedell-Carvin, Sarah Tredennick, and Charlie Jayne relax after the completion of the
$25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix. Steinwedell-Carvin came in first, Jayne third, and Tredennick turned in a solid performance for a seventeen year-old in her
first year of Grand Prix level competition.Bottom Left: Seventeen year-old Sarah Tredennick, a Colorado rider in her first year of Grand Prix competition,
was a pleasant surprise as she turned in solid performances during the first two weeks. “I was so happy,” described the young Tredennick. “I came here
with no expectations, just to have fun. My horse (Special Verdict) and I are right on track together.”
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