We arrived last week in Gulfport, MS for our 5 week stay for winter circuit. The horses adapted well and came back with great results once again. Chapultepec was first and second in the Low Jr/AO's and Almatino 3 was first in the High Jr/AO class with a 3rd place in the High Classic.
Life is Life 15 (or "Riley") was unable to compete last week do to an unfortunate cut that needed staples but he will be ready to start back up this week in the High Jr/AO's as long as the weather holds up.
Best wishes to everyone!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Jacksonville Ends on a Great Note
Greetings from warm Florida. We are lucky to be down south considering blizzard after blizzard is hitting Wisconsin.
We wrapped up 3 weeks in Jacksonville, FL and are now in Gulfport, MS. Jacksonville turned out to be a very successful series. Blue Gate Farm's Chapultepec won the Low Jr/AO Jumper Classic during Week 2 beating out 22 other competitors as well as placing 1st and 2nd during Week 3 and ending up Reserve Champion of the Low Jr/AO's. Also noted, our 7 year old mare For Elenor had a no rail week and ended up 3rd in the Low Jr/AO Classic during Week 3 as well.
Not to be outdone by his stablemate, our 7 year old Quick King Z had a great week in the level 4's with 3 clear rounds. We are proud to say he is developing quite nicely.
Almatino 3 was a force to reckon with in the High Jr/AO's winning during the week and placing the 2nd in the Classic on Sunday.
Ending the series on a high note Denise and her new mount Life is Life 15 put on a spectacular performance in Saturday nights $25,000 Grand Prix. They ended up 4th behind her trainer Wilhelm Genn as well as respected Grand Prix riders Bill Lowry and Chuck Waters. Denise and "Riley" posted a double clear score to secure their place out of the 11 horse-rider combination jump off. This new partnership is off to a great start.
We look forward to a wonderful start to the Winter Series in Gulfport, Mississippi and we will keep you updated.
We wrapped up 3 weeks in Jacksonville, FL and are now in Gulfport, MS. Jacksonville turned out to be a very successful series. Blue Gate Farm's Chapultepec won the Low Jr/AO Jumper Classic during Week 2 beating out 22 other competitors as well as placing 1st and 2nd during Week 3 and ending up Reserve Champion of the Low Jr/AO's. Also noted, our 7 year old mare For Elenor had a no rail week and ended up 3rd in the Low Jr/AO Classic during Week 3 as well.
Not to be outdone by his stablemate, our 7 year old Quick King Z had a great week in the level 4's with 3 clear rounds. We are proud to say he is developing quite nicely.
Almatino 3 was a force to reckon with in the High Jr/AO's winning during the week and placing the 2nd in the Classic on Sunday.
Ending the series on a high note Denise and her new mount Life is Life 15 put on a spectacular performance in Saturday nights $25,000 Grand Prix. They ended up 4th behind her trainer Wilhelm Genn as well as respected Grand Prix riders Bill Lowry and Chuck Waters. Denise and "Riley" posted a double clear score to secure their place out of the 11 horse-rider combination jump off. This new partnership is off to a great start.
We look forward to a wonderful start to the Winter Series in Gulfport, Mississippi and we will keep you updated.
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