Adrienne Iverson Wins Her Second $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
Ocala, FL (March 4, 2014) – Adrienne Iverson of Califon, New Jersey and Huehuetenango topped a competitive field of 41 to win the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in the new Ocala Horse Properties Stadium.
Adrienne and the beautiful, seven-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Lavanta Coffee Roasters, Huehuetenago is lovingly referred to in the barn as ‘Typica’, bested the field with scores of 87 and 89 to take home the blue ribbon. “We have only been paired a couple of months as she was recently imported, but this is our second time showing and our second win this circuit,” said Iverson. “The course rode really well. The unrelated distances allowed the opportunity to show off the movement and style of each individual horse. It suited us because my horse is a very fluid mover, and even with limited showing seems to be well-received by the judges.”
After their second win together, Iverson is well on her way to being a top contender in the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final held during the HITS Championship at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York this September.
Taking the red ribbon was Caramo with rider and trainer Harold Chopping of Southern Pines, North Carolina for owner Caroline Russell Howe with a pair of 86.5s. Third place was awarded to Kenya and Caitlyn Shiels of Wellington, Florida for owner Michelle Durpetti with two 86s.
Jennifer Bliss of Katonah, New York was fourth in the irons of Extraordinary for owner Harris Hill Farm, LLC after an 85 and 84. Megan Wexler and Kathryn Mittauer’s Allawishus jumped to scores of 83.5 and 85 to cap the top five.
Devoucoux Hunter competition continues throughout the duration of the HITS Ocala Circuit as the race to qualify for the Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final continues.
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Adrienne Iverson and Huehuetenango were the ones to beat as hunters took to the expansive Ocala Horse Properties Stadium this weekend at HITS Ocala.
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Adrienne Iverson and Huehuetenango are presented with winner’s honors, including a Horze Equestrian cooler, after winning the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala.
About Devoucoux
Devoucoux, maker of fine French saddles, is proud to be the title sponsor of each and every qualifying Hunter Prix leading up to the phenomenal Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. Devoucoux offers a wide range of saddles in many colors and sizes and matching accessories. Devoucoux craftsmen are devoted to creating beautiful products that reflect their obsession with quality and lovingly finished work. For more information on Devoucoux, visit devoucoux.com.
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$5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix
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$1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix
Fifteen-year-old Lena Reeb of Weston, Connecticut guided the 15-year-old Warmblood gelding Private Ryan, owned by Jamie Ringel, to a win in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Reeb and Private Ryan have been partnered with for over three years out-rode 28 competitors in with scores of 82 and 85.
“Private Ryan is wonderful and such a happy guy – just a big pet. We were so lucky to have him offered to us when his owner left for college,” said Reeb.
Reeb was leading after posting the highest score in the first round and returned to advance the lead even further with her 85 in the second. “Private Ryan is a real pro and a great teacher. We would love to qualify for the $250,000 [Platinum Performance] Hunter Prix Final in Saugerties,” added Reeb.
Second place went to Kirsten Ostling of New Canaan, Connecticut riding her own Freedom’s Storm with scores of 77.5 and 81. Olivia Lawton of Burr Ridge, Illinois was third with Granit a pair of 79s. The fourth-place ribbon was presented to Sara McCloskey of Pound Ridge, New York in the irons of Austin with scores of 80 and 77. Rounding out the top five was Umberto III and Megan Keenan of Simsbury, Connecticut with scores of 78 and 77.5
Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifiers will be offered weekly coast to coast this winter and throughout the Saugerties and Culpeper summer circuits before the final returns to the HITS
Championship this fall and offers junior and amateur hunter riders the opportunity to show for exciting prize money over thrilling courses.
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Lena Reeb and Private Ryan on their way to a win in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala.
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Lena Reeb and Private Ryan are presented with winner’s honors, including a Horze Equestrian cooler, by Emily Smith of Platinum Performance after winning the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala.
About Platinum Performance
Platinum Performance provides more than 10 supplements essential to your horse’s health and conditioning in just one scoop. Platinum Performance® Equine addresses a horse's total body health from joint and hoof care to athletic performance and coat health, and is the 2014 sponsor of the $250,000 Hunter Prix Final and all qualifiers. For more information on Platinum Performance, visit platinumperformance.com.
$1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix
| Place | Horse | Owner | Rider | Prize $ | Rnd. 1/2 | Total |
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| 1 | Private Ryan | Jamie Ringel | Lena Reeb | $450 | 82/85 | 167 |
| 2 | Freedom's Storm | Kirsten Ostling | Kirsten Ostling | $300 | 77.5/81 | 158.5 |
| 3 | Granit | Olivia Lawton | Olivia Lawton | $200 | 79/79 | 158 |
| 4 | Austin | Sara McCloskey | Sara McCloskey | $150 | 80/77 | 157 |
| 5 | Umberto III | Maghan Keegan | Maghan Keegan | $125 | 78/77.5 | 155.5 |
| 6 | Socialite | Sidney Jefferson | Sidney Jefferson | $100 | 76/78 | 154 |
| 7 | Second Hand News | Jessica Van Brocklin | Jessica Van Brocklin | $100 | 75.6/76 | 151.5 |
| 8 | Ferragamo's Feature | Jenna Weiner | Jenna Weiner | $75 | 75/75.5 | 150.5 |
| 9 | Bellefield | Emily Miller | Emily Miller | - | 73/75 | 148 |
| 10 | Patrick | Hanley Morrison | Helen Kirbo | - | 77.5/67 | 144.5 |
| 11 | Tell All | Over Fences Farm, LLC | Anna Kubiak | - | 72/72 | 144 |
| 12 | Shine On | Christian Oliver | Ting Oliver | - | 81/60 | 141 |