Sam Parot and Atlantis. Photo by David Buchan/West Palms Events.
The eighth anniversary of the Sacramento International Horse Show represented how far this show has come in just eight short years. Sell-out crowds packed the Murieta Equestrian Center’s Indoor Arena to watch elite riders and horses compete head to head for a chance to improve their standings and qualify for the FEI World Cup™, held in Sweden in March 2016.
World class riders, including Richard Spooner, Will Simpson, Quentin Judge, Mandy Porter, Eric Navet, Jill Humphrey, Eduardo Menezes, Ben Asselin, Samuel Parot and many more, made Sacramento their destination in September, competing in the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League Qualifier as well as the Grand Prix Qualifier and the Lasher’s Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Ride and Drive, Presented by The Chronicle of the Horse.
“Our best year ever at the Sacramento International has really put Sacramento on the map as a show-jumping destination. We’ve had an amazing turnout, not just on World Cup night, but for our other events here as well, including the Ride and Drive,” commented Dale Harvey of West Palms Events. “Thank you to all our sponsors, the Sacramento community and the spectators that came out for this incredible show-jumping event; we could not do it without all your support!”
Sacramento International Highlights:
In the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Sacramento, Presented by Lasher’s Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Samuel Parot was victorious aboard Atlantis, Quentin Judge followed closely to take second on HH Copin van de Broy, and Eric Navet riding Jonkheer Z took home the third place award.
The Lasher’s Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Ride and Drive, Presented by The Chronicle of the Horse, saw Jeff Fields and the aptly named Lady Mercedes take first, and Kelly Mcknight and Zan Chin were the second-place finishers in this crowd-pleasing event.
Earlier in the week, in the $35,000 Grand Prix Qualifier, Samuel Parot took first and second, aboard Atlantis and Couscous Vanorti, respectively, with Richard Fellers and Flexible coming in third.
The $35,000 1.45m Grand Prix saw Eric Navet and Jonkheer Z come out on top, with Meagan Nusz and Vesuvius second, and Will Simpson and The Dude in third.
In the $5,000 Fleeceworks Grand Prix Hunter Derby, Kristin Hardin aboard Caruso’s Barichello Z was the winner, with Laura McLellan on Rockford second and Haley Stone and Seattle coming in third.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy top international equestrian competition at the 2016 Sacramento International Horse Show, September 27 – October 9! Stay up to date on all our exciting events and the 2016 show season by visiting the West Palms Events website and following us on Facebook.