October 11, 2012 – The rolling hills of Kentucky bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington provided a beautiful backdrop for Shelly Temple and Hemmingway’s win in the single preliminary pony class this past weekend. Shelly Temple drove Hemingway, a German Riding Pony, in his second CDE as a single. Hemmingway is owned by Irene Gillis of Windsor, South Carolina.
The second CDE proved to be the charm as Shelly and Hemmingway earned a dressage blue ribbon in the 10 pony class. Shelly states, “Hemmingway is continuing to improve and gain confidence as a single. He is such a striking pony, and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to train him for Irene Gillis. They will make a wonderful team.”
On day two of the event saw Hemingway take third place in the marathon and protect his overall lead. The Kentucky Classic CDE was held on the same course and obstacles as the 2010 World Equestrian Games. “It was a difficult course so our game plan was to make the marathon a positive event for Hemmingway,” remarks Shelly. “He finished strong with a positive attitude.
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Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Classic CDE came to an exciting conclusion Saturday with the final cones phase. Additional accolades were on the line as competitors in the Pair and Ponies divisions vied for National Titles. The leaders following the marathon refused to yield, driving accurate final phases to clinch coveted USEF National Championships.
Lexington, KY – Saturday as expected was an action packed day at the Kentucky Classic CDE with all competitors contending with Richard Nicoll’s formidable marathon course. Four divisions were also being run as USEF National Championships, with the 18 entries vying for National Titles driving an eight obstacle second phase at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Lexington, KY – Pair and Pony drivers completed their first phase of USEF National Championship competition Thursday afternoon under beautiful, sunny skies at the event held in conjunction with the Kentucky Classic CDE. Performing their dressage tests in front of the Ground Jury composed of Klaus Christ, Diana Brownlie and Martha Hanks-Nicoll, 18 American competitors made their first steps toward claiming National Titles.