The 2014 U.S. Young Horse Championships are set to take place at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, on 20 - 24 August 2014. The fifteen top ranked 4, 5 and 6-year olds are eligible to compete at the Nationals. The event also hosts the Developing Horse Championships for 7 - 9-year-olds competing at Prix St. Georges level and for 8-10 year old horses competing at Grand Prix level.
In order to qualify for the Nationals horses had to score an overall average of 7.2. Fifteen 4 and 5-year olds made the cut, only fourteen 6-year olds achieved the criterium.
The U.S. Young Horse Dressage Program promotes the importance of selective breeding and correct training of horses in the United States, and encourages participation of breeders, riders, and trainers of young horses in dressage competition.
According to the U.S Equestrian Federation the purposes of this program are to encourage the properly structured development of young dressage prospects through the training scale; to identify and recognize outstanding talent and the training of international-caliber horses; and to prepare these horses for future careers at the FEI level and participation on U.S. High Performance teams.
The qualified horses for the 2014 U.S. Young Horse Championships are:
4-year olds
- 1. Lesley Eden - Floris R (KWPN, by Florencio x Krack C) - 8.870
- 2. Willy Arts - Famebria DG (KWPN, by Idocus x Krack C) - 8.580
- 3. David Collins - Bojing (Han, by Benetton Dream x Wie Weltmeyer) - 8.430
- 4. Stacey Hastings - Furst Aurum (Old, by Furst Romancier x Rohdiamant) - 8.400
- 5. Carly Taylor Smith - Rosalut NHF (Old, by Rosenthal x Salut) - 8.320
- 6. Michael Bragdell - Sterlicht Hilltop (Han, by Soliman de Hus x Rascalino) - 8.280
- 6. Anna Marek - Dresscode (Old, by Danone I x Ex Libris) - 8.280
- 8. Endel Ots - Lucky Strike (Han, by Lord Laurie x His Highness) - 8.240
- 9. Willy Artts - Feikje DG (KWPN, by Contango x Flemmingh) - 8.100
- 10. Tyra Vernon - Florante YF (Old, by Florestan x Jazz) - 8.068
- 11. Nicole Chiapetti - Won Ruby (Han, by Widmark x Don Frederico) - 8.060
- 11. Kenneth McGrath - De Blasio (Old, by De Niro x Royal Dance) - 8.060
- 13. Christian Hartung - Furstendance (Han, by Furstenball x De Niro) - 8.050
- 14. Jackie Ahl Eckhaus - Si Donna MVS (Old, by Sir Donnerhall x Flemmingh) - 8.040
- 15. Willy Arts - Focus DG (KWPN, by Idocus x Remador II) - 8.030
- 1st alternate: Agata Rekucka - Solaris (Han, by Sarkozy x Donnerhall) - 7.980
5-year olds
- 1. Ashleigh Luca-Tyson - Sans Soucis K (Old, by Sir Donnerhall I x Florestan) - 8.048
- 2. Patricia Becker - Edward (KWPN, by United x Damiro) - 8.650
- 3. Anna Marek - Elian (KWPN, by ?) - 8.360
- 4. Kelly Casey - Emilian SA (KWPN, by Painted Black x Landwind II) - 8.250
- 5. Alyssa Pitts - Quintessential Hit (Old, by Quaterback x Sandro Hit) - 8.200
- 6. Jane Hannigan - Fackeltrager (Han, by Fackeltanz x Gribaldi) - 8.150
- 7. Christopher Palabe - Dow Jones (Han, by Desperados x Ehrenwort) - 8.150
- 8. Amy Miller - Encore (KWPN, by Jazz x Sir Sinclair) - 8.130
- 9. Jennifer Benoit - Exodus (KWPN, by Raymeister x Goodtimes) - 8.120
- 10. Mary Rollins - Evangelion (KWPN, by Painted Black x Weltmeyer) - 8.040
- 10. Christian Hartung - Dreamcatcher (Old, by Damon Hill x Munchhausen) - 8.040
- 12. Petra Warlimont - Davos MCF (Han, by Don Frederico x Roadster) - 7.990
- 13. Christopher Palabe - Filou (Han, by For Compliment x Dimension) - 7.935
- 14. Willy Arts - Escobar DG (KWPN, by Vivaldi x Sandro Hit) - 7.920
- 15. Amanda Johnson - U Rock (SWB, by UB40 x Tip Top) - 7.870
- 1st alternate: Eva King - Drake (Han, by Devon Heir x Welt Klasse) - 7.820
6-year olds
- 1. Nadine Buberl - Fashion Designer OLD (Old, by Faustinus x De Niro) - 8.616
- 2. Cesar Parra - Fiderhit OLD (Old, by Fidertanz x Sandro Hit) - 8.544
- 3. Willy Arts - Dalina DG (KWPN, by Jazz x Contango) - 7.988
- 4. Heather Blitz - Ripline (DWB, by Hotline x Cavan) - 8.390
- 5. Anna Marek - Dilona (KWPN, by Lord Leatherdale x Kennedy) - 8.370
- 6. Rachel Saavedera - Sueno Hit (Old, by Sandro Hit x Relevant) - 8.220
- 7. Angela Jackson - Hemmingway (Old, by Hofrat x Archipel) - 8.110
- 8. Christopher Hikcey - Doctor Wendell MF (Han, by Don Principe x Sandro Hit) - 8.000
- 9. Gwen Poulin - Fleury's Fanfare (Han, by Fleury x Likoto xx) - 7.990
- 10. Jules Nyssen - Dancing Hit (KWPN, by Sandro hit x Burggraaf) - 7.920
- 11. Camilla van Liew - Dartesch (KWPN, by Special D x Jazz) - 7.550
- 12. Brendan Curtis - Dexter (KWPN, by Johnson x Houston) - 7.500
- 12. Brendan Curtis - Duet MF (Han, by Don Principe x Rotspon) - 7.500
- 14. Amy Lewis - Sir Steinerman (Han, by Stedinger x Don Primero) - 7.430
Developing PSG Horses
- 1. Sabine Schut Kery - Sanceo (Han, by San Remo x Ramiro's Son II) - 73.750
- 2. Christina Vinios - Folkestone (Old, by Fidertanz x Rubinstein) - 72.464
- 3. Tanya Vik - Holy Wonder (Han, by Hochadel x Weltmeyer) - 72.390
- 4. Alyssa Pitts - Furst Fiorano (Westf, by Furst Piccolo x Donnebube I) - 72.243
- 5. Leslie Webb - Armani (KWPN, by Sydney x Weyden) - 71.520
- 6. Stacey Hastings - Montana (DWB, by Rambo x Manchet) - 71.471
- 7. Angela Jackson - Allure S (KWPN, by Rousseau x Farrington) - 71.397
- 8. Angela Jackson - Rock Solid (Old, by Rosenthal x Parabol) - 70.809
- 9. Petra Warlimont - Highschool MCF (Han, by Hochadel x Rotspon) - 70.589
- 10. Christina Vinios - Donna Carina (Old, by Don Primero x Castro) - 70.221
- 11. Melissa Jackson - Havajano (Han, by Hochadel x Lauries Crusador xx) - 69.421
- 12. Rebecca Knollmann - Rocky Lane (Westf, by Rock Forever x Rombach) - 69.192
- 13. Anne Gribbons - Let's Dance (DSP, by Laurentio x Grand Seigneur) - 69.081
- 14. Jennifer Verharen - Antano BH (KWPN, by Tuschinski x Obelisk) - 69.044
- 15. Patricia Becker - Freedom (Old, by Feuri x Walk on Top) - 69.008
- 1st alternate: Kim Yacobucci - Dona Rosa (Old, by Don Graphit x Layout) - 68.382
Developing GP Horses
- 1. Endel Ots - Donatus (by Don Schufro x Caramel) - 71.250
- 2. Emily Wagner - Wakeup (AWB, by Wagnis x Macho) - 69.907
- 3. Katie Riley - Zanzibar (KWPN, by Consul x Farmer) - 69.157
- 4. Alice Tarjan - Somer Hit (Han, by Sandro Hit x Rotspon) - 68.751
- 5. Andreanna Patzwald - Zabaco (KWPN, by Contango x Juventus) - 68.063
- 6. Stacy Parvey Larsson - Benidetto (Han, by Belissimo M x Cordoba) - 67.751
- 7. Katie Poag - Zonnekoning (KWPN, by Florett As x Topas) - 67.594
- 8. Nora Batchelder - Bahai (Han, by Baroncelli x Rotspon) - 66.844
Photo © Astrid Appels
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