Sophie Simpson-Leckie Reigns Supreme in 1.40m Jumpers at Temecula Valley National I, Presented by Interactive Mortgage
Temecula, Calif. – May 21, 2021 – Competition resumed in the Grand Prix Arena at Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National I, presented by Interactive Mortgage, on Friday, featuring some fierce jumper competition in the venue’s most scenic arena. Hoping to navigate Guilerherme Jorge’s (BRA) expertly designed 13-obstacle course fault-free, competitors in the 1.40m Jumper division battled it out as quickly and carefully as they could. At the conclusion of the speed class, it was ultimately Sophie Simpson-Leckie aboard A Picasso De Vie who took home the top prize with the track’s fastest time and no faults.
Equitation Teams Face-Off in First Round of $20,000 Professional/Amateur Equitation Challenge Cup at Temecula Valley National I, Presented by Interactive Mortgage
Temecula, Calif. – May 21, 2021 – Teamwork was the name of the game Friday evening as professional and amateur riders took to the Grand Prix Arena at Nilforushan Equisport Event’s Temecula Valley National I, presented by Interactive Mortgage. 11 teams consisting of three riders, one professional and two amateur or junior riders, lined up for the inaugural event in hopes of securing a steady foothold heading into the first class of the two-day competition. Without the opportunity to drop the lowest score from each team, riders were hard-pressed to showcase their unique style, textbook technique, and unwavering accuracy. Of the 35 rounds the judges saw, it was ultimately Skylar Wireman, Jenny Karazissi, and Shiloh Roseboom who stole the show with their combined skills, finesse, and fancy footwork, securing a solid lead heading into Saturday’s second and final round of competition.
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