44/ NOVEMBER 2023 THE RIDER US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan® Recognizes Perpetual Trophy Winners in 10th Anniversary


November 14, 2023 – Lexington, KY – The 2023 US Dressage Fi- nals presented by Adequan® wrapped up competition for its 10th anniversary on November 12, and 10 perpetual trophies were awarded to competitors in various divisions. The head-to- head competition, which brings together riders from across the United States, hosted the best na- tional dressage competition of the year at the Kentucky Horse Park on November 9-12, 2023. The Calaveras County Per-


petual Trophy for the Grand Prix Freestyle Adult Amateur Cham- pion, presented by Ova Stewart Pharo, was awarded to Anartz Chanca and Dazzle who won the class with 70.925% in their debut in this class at Finals. Chanca and Dazzle were


also awarded with the George W. Wagner Jr. Perpetual Trophy as the Grand Prix Adult Amateur Champion, presented by Interna- tional Georgian Grande Horse Registry for the second year in row.


The Janine Westmoreland


Malone Perpetual Trophy, pre- sented by USDF was given to the Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Champion, Amy Swerdlin riding her home-bred Fellowship CCW. They also took home the Verne Batchelder Memorial Trophy, presented by River House Hanoverians as the FEI Highest Scoring U.S.-bred Horse. Swerdlin bred Fellowship CCW, an eight-year-old Oldenburg gelding by Follow Me out of Li- mara herself. The Jazzman Perpetual


Trophy, presented by Donna Richardson went to Heather Mason and RTF Lincoln, who were the Grand Prix Freestyle Open Champions. The pair also received the Veronica Holt Per- petual Trophy, presented by USDF Region 5 and Friends as the Grand Prix Open Champions. The Lloyd Landkamer Per-


petual Trophy is given to the FEI highest scoring mare of the com- petition, given this year to Leeloo


When 19-year-old Bridgid


Amy Swerdlin and Fellowship CCW receiving their two trophies. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


Browne bought a foal — having never even handled a weanling in her life — little did she know that seven years later she would lift the Fourth Level Open Freestyle Championship title on her horse of a lifetime on her first trip to Fi- nals.


“I love this mare with my


whole heart,” enthused the 26- year-old of the 15.2-hand Karina Sandra TF, unable to contain the smile on her face. “I was refresh- ing the results over and over again because there were a lot of really competitive, good riders in there. It’s super special because I’ve done everything with her myself. It’s super rewarding.”


Heather Mason and RTF Lincoln. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


Dallas, ridden by Lauren Chum- ley. The pair also received the Miki Christophersen Perpetual Trophy, presented by USDF Re- gion 4 as the Prix St. Georges


Open Champions. The Top Hat Perpetual Tro-


phy, presented by Janet Foy went to the Highest Freestyle and Non- Freestyle Average Score at the


Next year’s US Dressage


Finals presented by Adequan® take place November 7-10, 2024. Mark your calendar!


About USDF Founded in 1973,


the


Hannah Catsulis and Sandor ASH won two classes to help Region 3 to the win. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


United States Dressage Federa- tion is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to educa- tion, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For


more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdres- sage@usdf.org, or call 859-971- 2277.


New Executive Director Named for Equestrian Events, Inc.


Lexington, KY — September 28, 2023 — The Board of Directors for Equestrian Events, Inc. is pleased to announce Erin Woodall as the new executive di- rector of the organization. EEI is a non-profit, charitable organiza- tion that supports the develop- ment of equestrian sports through the staging of sporting events at the highest level including the Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix and the American Eventing Championships. EEI is based at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lex- ington, Kentucky. Woodall, a graduate of the


University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Agricul- ture Education, served with the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. for over 17 years in multiple po- sitions, most recently as the ac- tivities and events director. Additionally, she is a partner at


Grit Equine, LLC, at Bryan Sta- tion Farm. Woodall’s experience includes volunteer involvement with multiple equine associations including the Kentucky Horse Council, Midsouth Eventing and Dressage Association and the Kentucky Three-Day Event. “We are pleased to an-


nounce Erin’s appointment,” said Laura Holoubek, president of the board. “Erin will be a great addi- tion to help move the organiza- tion and events forward and lead the talented EEI staff.” Since its inception in 1975,


EEI has proven to be a leader in equestrian sport by providing de- velopment opportunities for rid- ers,


horses and equine


organizations and by elevating the competitiveness of the United States equestrian teams interna- tionally. “I’m thrilled to be joining


EEI,” Woodall said. “I’ve been a


lifelong equestrian and have many fond memories of the Ken- tucky Three-Day. I look forward to building upon the great foun- dation laid by those who came before me.” The board wishes to thank


Mike Cooper who has been serv- ing as the interim director since February 2022. Woodall will begin her duties on October 2.


Erin Woodall


About Equestrian Events, Inc. Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) is a non-profit charitable Kentucky corporation that was established initially to produce the 1978 World Three-Day Event Champi- onships at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the success of those championships, EEI estab- lished an annual event that evolved into the world-renowned Kentucky Three-Day Event, which draws more than 80,000 spectators to the Kentucky Horse


Park each year. EEI added the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix in 2018, the Lexing- ton CCI4*-S in 2021, and also produces other events. EEI sup- ports several local and equine charities and has donated more than $725,000 to various chari- ties since 2011. For more infor- mation,


please www.eq-events.com. visit


Heather Mason and Shmoky Quartz in their winning presentation. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


Anartz Chanca and Dazzle. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


Same Level, and was given to Heather Mason on Shmoky Quartz. The pair won all four of their classes together, including the Second Level Open (72.540%), Second Level Open Freestyle (75.316%), Third Level Open (71.750%), and Third Level Open Freestyle (71.992%). The Regions Cup Perpetual


Trophy and winner of the Le Mieux/US Dressage Finals Re- gions Cup was Region 3, who had an average score of 72.002%.


The team included: Sandor ASH, owned by Tyra Ver- non and ridden by Hannah Cat- sulis


Lauren Chumley and Leeloo Dallas receiving their trophy. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.


in Training Level


Junior/Young Rider Vitali, owned and ridden by Bon- nie Canter in Fourth Level Adult Amateur Sandor ASH, owned by Tyra Ver- non and ridden by Hannah Cat- sulis


Junior/Young Rider Fellowship CCW, owned and rid- den by Amy Swerdlin in Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur


in Training Level


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