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OCTOBER 2022 Vol. 3, Issue No. 9
CELEBRATING YEARS
Kent Farrington Steps Orafina Up in $215,000 RBC CSI5* Grand Prix
ton describes as a "building year" for him, he's finding
In what Kent Farring-
undeniable talent in up-and- coming horses. In the tack of Orafina, a 10-year-old
KWPN mare (For Fashion x Canturo), the number-10 in the world won the $215,000
Kent Farrington and Orafina. Photo © Ashley Neuhof / MLSJ
RBC CSI5* Grand Prix on the final day of MLSJ Ot- tawa at Wesley Clover Parks. Farrington describes Ora- fina as "careful like Gazelle and physically strong like Voyeur", both comparisons that any developing horse would be lucky to share. Orafina also has the speed to win when it matters, topping a four-horse jump-off against several notoriously fast contenders. Together, they slid Ireland's Conor Swail to the runner-up plac- ing aboard Vital Chance de la Roque for owner Mannon Farm. Rounding out the podium, Jacqueline Steffens (CAN) took third riding Freaky, owned by Team Eye Candy. Farrington's CSI5* victory comes just a day after lead- ing Team Lugano to a much-anticipated gold- medal placing in the MLSJ Team Competition.
A Word From The Winner "[This was a] great
Jacqueline Steffens and Freaky. Photo © Ashley Neuhof / MLSJ
week for me. It was my first time coming to this venue and I was really impressed. The footing was great, they have an interesting set of jumps that are different than what we see every week, which is great for my horses. Orafina is a spectac- ular horse and incredibly competitive. I have big ex- pectations. In the end, the horses are going to decide what they do in the sport, and right now, she's loving it. I hope that continues." ~ Kent Farrington (USA) Major League Show Jump- ing heads back to the USA with the fifth stage of com- petition returning to Tra- verse City Horse Shows
September 15 through 18. To view a complete MLSJ schedule, visit https://major-
leagueshowjumping.com/shows/
Conor Swail and Vital Chance de la Roque. Photo © Ashley Neuhof / MLSJ
Podium finishers Kent Farrington, Conor Swail and Jacqueline. Photo © Ashley Neuhof / MLSJ
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