October 28, 2010 – The current single pony national champion and a former national single pony champion were paired this weekend at the Pine Tree CDE in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Shelly Temple drove her 12 year old Morgan gelding LR Ami B-Line (“Cooper”) with Jack Wetzel’s Harry for their first competition and won the preliminary pair class.
The team’s day started off on a high note with a competition best 35.27. Soon after finishing dressage, Temple drove the pair to a double clear round in cones by meeting the maximum time and not incurring any penalties. “Harry and Cooper exceeded our expectations today. They were responsive and work well together,” remarked Temple. A solid marathon on the Halloween-themed course solidified the blue ribbon for the pair’s debut outing.
Shelly Temple remarks that “I am excited to compete the pair this fall. I appreciate Jack Wetzel’s loan of Harry. And, many thanks to my sponsors for their support this year: Kentucky Equine Research, Kombat Boots, Charles Owens, Sheetz, and our newest sponsor, Leather Therapy.”
Shelly, Cooper and Harry’s next competition will be the preliminary pair pony competition at Katydid CDE, November 5-7, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Catalyst Driving Center is an equestrian driving facility in Windsor, South Carolina specializing in the training of all levels of drivers and horses. Please feel free to contact Shelly to learn more about her, the products she trusts, her horses, and what Catalyst Driving can offer the driving enthusiast.