Riders impress at 2017 Show Jumping League opener

This first show took place a week after the TTEA hosted a phenomenal Show Jumping Clinic with specially invited instructor Jorge Verswyvel out of Bogota, Colombia, as part of its continuing education efforts for its coaches and riders. The training course was held over five days both at Saddle Valley Stables and San Antonio Stables in Santa Cruz. The amazing results from Verswyvel’s training clinic was certainly on display at the Show Jumping League, as the beginner riders took to the arena for the first time on their own and the more seasoned riders totally captivating the audience with their performance. The TTEA praised the efforts of its coaches including Anja Taylor, Sara McCartney, Sandhya Moll, and Natalie Rapier.

They also hailed the Course Designers Natalie Rapier and Anja Taylor as well as Ground Jury Nikki Chatoor Special thanks were also extended to Event Chairperson, Retired Police Inspector Errol Grant, timers, ground crew and San Antonio Stables.

The results from the Show Jumping League 1 are as follows: Lead Line Stacked Poles: 1st - Scarlett Selby on Starlight 2nd - Melissa Vlieger on Sinnerman Beginner: Children 1st - Charlotte Mack on Majestic 7 2nd - Annabella Hill on Morocco Note: Myrisa Maundy also participated is this event on Starlight Maiden: Children 1st - Isabella Powell on Rockstar 1st - Katie Darlow on Morocco 2nd - Meghan Koury on Rockstar Maiden: Adult 1st - Jessica Morton on Unbridled Dream 2nd - Gabby Marhue on The Sultan 3rd - Gia Borely on Unbridled Dream 4th - Asha Bansee on Sinnerman Novice: 1st - Sandhya Moll on I’m not Rachel 2nd - Natalie Rapier on Viking Thunder.