Yesterday’s flatwork phase was won by Carly Anthony who rode Abrakadabra in a determined performance.
The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals has produced some of the country’s top jumping riders. Past winners include two-time Olympic Gold medalist McLain Ward, winner of over 100 grand prixs Richard Spooner, Pan American Gold medalist Lauren Hough and Rolex FEI World Cup Finals winner Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum.
The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final is a four-phase competition which tests the fundamental skills and horsemanship in a challenging format. The competition is made up of three phases: flatwork, gymnastics, and a jumping course which consists of show jumping over grand prix styled fences (which may include natural obstacles). Using a format modeled after the World Championships’ final ride-off; the top-four competitors ride their own horses, as well as the three other competitor’s horses over a shortened course.
The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals are the ultimate test of horsemanship and show jumping skill for American junior and young riders.
More information is available in the prize list: http://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/jumper/TalentSearchClass/TalentSearch2011.pdf.
Information about the LA International Jumping Festival is available here: http://www.langershows.com/laec/show_details.php?show_id=190.