THE RIDER EXTRA APRIL 2010 /5

Yvonne Losos de Muñiz Prepares for World Equestrian Games

Wellington, Florida – Yvonne Losos de Muñiz of the Dominican Republic wrapped up a successful winter show season in Florida in preparation for the upcom- ing 2010 Central American Games in Puerto Rico and the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in the United States.

mus Prime have spent the winter season getting to know each other and consistently improving their scores in the show ring.

There are two major games on this year’s agenda for Losos de Muñiz. The first is the Central American Games which will take place in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, in July. Held at the Intermediaire level, Losos de Muñiz is in the enviable position of having three mounts - Dondolo Las Marismas, Royal Affair and San Piko, to choose from. All three horses had top five placings in large CDI classes throughout the win- ter season in Wellington, Florida, and are strong medal contenders for the Central American Games, where the Dominican Republic expects to field a full dressage team.

Losos de Muñiz recently renewed her training partnership with Diederik Wigmans of the Nether- lands, who she successfully worked with at the begin- ning of her international career. Wigmans will act as coach of the entire Dominican Republic team for the Central American Games, as well as for Losos de Muñiz individually as she pursues her goal of repre- senting the Dominican Republic at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Looking forward to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games taking place this fall in Lexington, Kentucky, Losos de Muñiz has been making steady progress with her new mount, Optimus Prime. Owned by Las Marismas, Optimus Prime is a 16-year-old Austrian Warmblood by Lux that was purchased in December from California. Losos de Muñiz and Opti-

“I am very pleased with the progress of my grand prix horse, Optimus Prime,” said Losos de Muñiz. “I have only had him for three months and he has pro- gressed by leaps and bounds. He has shown much improvement in his movements, and is now consis- tently scoring in the 65 to 67% range at Grand Prix.” With improved scores at every outing, Losos de Muñiz will now head to Lexington, Kentucky, for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games test event for dressage to be held April 19-22. From there, she will contest the CDI Allentown, New Jersey, from May 27-30 in the hopes of earning her qualifying scores for the FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 to October 10. If Losos de Muñiz competes at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this fall, she will become the first equestrian athlete from the Dominican Republic to do so.

In 2003 in her hometown of Santo Domingo, Losos de Muñiz made history by becoming the first equestrian athlete to win a medal for the Dominican Republic at the Pan American Games. Four years later, at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Losos de Muñiz repeated her Individ- ual Bronze Medal performance.

Losos de Muñiz and her husband, Eduardo Muñiz, operate Las Marismas in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In order to pursue her competi- tive goals, Losos de Muñiz has spent significant time training and competing in both Europe and the United States over the past decade.

Jordan Larson Clinic

The year is starting off strong for the Sired Stakes Futurity!!!

Jordan Larson Clinic Friday April 23rd – Com-

plimentary VIP Meet and Greet Party with Jordan Lar- son for clinic participants and the 2010 Sired Stakes Stal- lion owners.

2010 Sired Stakes Futurity Fund Raiser April 23rd, 24th, and 25th

Saturday April 24th - Jor-

dan Larson Clinic (Open to spectators)

Clinic Participants -

$300.00 per horse and rider (includes Friday night din- ner/M&G with Jordan, Stall for 3 day weekend, Continen- tal breakfast Saturday morn- ing and all day clinic)

Clinic Spectators - $25.00

per person includes coffee and donuts. Sunday – S.S. Futurity Fund Raising Warm up Show (Flyer will be listed on ORHA web site ASAP)

Jordan Larson – NRHA’s

Youngest Top 20 Rider As a trainer, Larson’s credentials speak for them- selves. Just last year, he won the Individual Gold Medal at the FEI World Reining Championship in Italy on Lena Gallo. Larson has been the youngest rider on the

Sunday April 25th – Sired

Stakes Jackpot Warm up show (ORHA Approved - year end points)

NRHA’s Top 20 riders list for the past two years and has made the open finals at every major event. He has won more than $415,000 to date and also holds his NRHA judges card.

Jordan Wins Bronze at the 2009 AQHA World Show Jordan made the Junior Rein- ing Finals on both of his horses and ended up top five on both! He marked a 221.5 to win bronze! He was also 5th overall with his second mount.

2009 NRHA Open Futurity Finalist

NRHA 2009 Open Futurity Finalist

2009 NRHA Derby Open Finalist

2008 NRHA Open Futurity – Top Ten

Jordan Larson and Lena Gallo had a huge win at the 2008 National Reining Breeders Classic! They took home the gold at the Cowboy Capital Classic Derby in Stephenville Texas, winning the CRI. At the NRHA Derby the duo competed again and took home the Silver medal which qualified them to com- pete at the FEI Reining World Championships in Italy. They took home GOLD in the Individual Competition marking a 228! At the 2008 NRHA Futurity Jordan and Lena won Silver in the Rein- ing Masters.

Horse Auction

SPECIAL SPRING SALE

Saturday May 1, 11 a.m.

Claremont Horse Auction, Claremont On.

Registered & grade horses & ponies of all breeds. Everything must ride.

Sorry no colts, yearlings etc. Consign now!

Sale limited to 100 head Horses sold in order of consignment. Also accepting used saddles, trailers & horse drawn vehicles. $50 catalog fee on horses & 7% commission Buying? Plan to attend, always something in every price range.

Consign Now - Bill Simmons - Auctioneer

www.claremonthorseauction.ca

Join the Fun and support your Sired Stakes Futurity- For more information on the clinic and show contact Ken or Dana Van Alstine at 905 384 2008.

News Flash!!

At our Sat. Feb. 13, 2010 regular sale new records were set!!

Hanoverian mare sold for $25,000 & a Hanoverian gelding sold for $15,500!!

905-640-7086

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