Left to Right: Rider Deborah Stanitski with ribbon and trainer Lauren Palmer; Rebecca Hart (sitting) with Todd Flettrich; and Annie Peavy with Heather Blitz.
Mulhouse, France – June 19, 2015 – U.S. Para-Dressage individuals Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski completed the first day of Team Tests at the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*. These three riders and four horses traveled to Europe to compete in both the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3* scheduled June 18-21, 2015 and the Iberherrn, Germany CPEDI3*, scheduled July 2-5, 2015. The Mulhouse CPEDI3* began with the Team Test on Friday, June 19, followed by the Individual Test on June 20, and the Freestyle Test on June 21. The Mulhouse CPEDI3* Ground Jury includes Kathy Amos-Jacob 4*, Jan Holger Holtschmit 4*, Eva Maria Bachinger 5*, Sarah Rodger 5*, and Genevieve Pfister 3*.
Two-time Paralympian (2008, 2012), two-time World Equestrian Games athlete (2010, 2014), and six -time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion Rebecca Hart (Grade II) with Schroeter’s Romani (owned by Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolos, and Will and Sandy Kimmel) earned a third place ribbon on June 19, with a 69.676%. Hart noted, “We had a good first day, but I know we both have more depth and tomorrow I plan on showing it.”
Grade II rider Deborah Stanitski scored a 66.176% for a 5th place. The first place duo of Grade II, Barbara Minneci and horse Barilla from Belgium, earned a 70.412%, while the second place pair, Lauren Barwick and Off To Paris, earned a 69.765%. Stanitski stated, “I am really pleased with my European debut, I hope we improve throughout the tour.”
Grade III, 2014 World Equestrian Games individual Angela Peavy and her Hanoverian horse Lancelot Warrior earned a 67.184% for a fifth place finish. Peavy rode the Trakehner gelding Ozzy Cooper to a sixth place ribbon earning a 67.026%. First place went to Roberta Sheffield and Double Agent from Canada with a 69.947%. Peavy commented, “I was pleased with both boys today. Our first day out is over and I can’t wait for the rest of the show. It’s a wonderful show and I am so happy to compete at this international venue.”
The U.S. riders are using this opportunity to compete against the best Para-Dressage riders in the world and receive quality feedback from the FEI ground jury.
U.S. Results from Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*
June 19, 2015 Team Test
Grade II
Rebecca Hart and Schroeter’s Romani
Total Score = 69.676% Third Place
Judges’ Scores = 69.412%, 67.941%, 69.412%, 73.382% 68.235%
Deborah Stanitski and Biara G
Total Score = 66.176% Fifth Place
Judges’ Scores = 68.529%, 66.029%, 62.647%, 67.059%, 66.618%
Grade III
Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior
Total Score = 67.184% Fifth Place
Judges’ Scores = 66.447%, 64.737%, 67.237%, 70.132%
Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper
Total Score = 67.026% Sixth Place
Judges’ Scores = 65.658%, 67.368%, 68.684%, 67.763%, 65.658%
For more information about the Mulhouse CPEDI3*, please visit: http://www.shm-waldeck.fr.
By: Lindsay Y. McCall
About United States Para-Equestrian Association:
The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation board members, and equestrian enthusiasts. The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the para-equestrian umbrella.
The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport. This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage para-equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.
Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the para-equestrian discipline. From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved. From local horse shows to international Olympic Games, the USPEA will provide para-equestrians the knowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and USEF which provides Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.
In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
For more information about the USPEA, please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President Hope Hand by e-mail: Wheeler966@aol.com or by phone: (610)356-6481.