Atlanta, GA (November 14, 2012) – Interagro Lusitanos are known for their prowess in the dressage arena, and the tradition continues as 7-year-old Baluarte Interagro has been awarded the Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Award declared by the North American Lusitano Breeders Association.  The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced the final year end standings on October 15, and Baluarte came out on top with a median score of 67.751, ranking him #1 in the First Level Open division.  The bay Lusitano horse is owned by Cathy Cooper Champion, and was ridden by Kimberly Schisler into all his 2012 first level scores.

“I am of course thrilled with Balu’s success,” states Champion. “We hope to improve his scores even more in the near future.  He and I are currently in full training with Adam Lastowka, a Grand Prix trainer and former winner at Dressage at Devon, and we plan to show 2nd and 3rd level this year.” Interagro Lusitanos has always been known for breeding outstanding sport horses, and Baluarte is no exception.  “Balu has all of the qualities that make a well-bred Lusitano a great dressage choice for an adult amateur,” Champion describes. “He is willing and comfortable, an easy keeper, a little too smart for his own good, and the darling and clown of the barn.”  She continues, “He is happiest learning new things — even silly things like how to zip and unzip our barn manager’s jacket, which he did spontaneously one day to the mirth of everyone around!”

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