Sloane Coles and Autumn Rhythm Claim First Devoucoux Win at HITS Culpeper

Culpeper, Virginia – Sloane Coles and Autumn Rhythm claimed the first $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Culpeper this weekend with scores of 85 and 84 to total 169.

"It was a nice class," said Coles. "Autumn Rhythm, my second-year horse, performed beautifully. He did everything he was asked."

In the first round, going third-to-last, Coles and the dark gray 9-year-old gelding, owned by Nilani Trent, handily earned the top score.

Coles and Autumn Rhthym returned last in the second round, earning a score of 84, which was not the top score of the round — that went to third-place finisher Winn Alden and Spirit, owned by E.S. Equine Broker LLC, who earned an 85 — but Coles and Autumn Rhythm's combined total was enough to place them first.  Alden and Spirit had a score of 80 in the first round, for a two-round total of 165.

Second place finisher Jeffrey Ayers and Romantik, owned by Nina Leopold, received scores of 83 and 82.5 to total 165.5.

Coles continued, "There were some nice bending lines. A normal, nice hunter course with some extra fences. It was well presented."

The Devoucoux Hunter Prix is a qualifier for the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final at the HITS Championship September 2-6 at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.

Coles' goal is to qualify Autumn Rhythm for the Final. She said, "I'm working on my schedule so I can get qualified."

 


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Sloane Coles and Autumn Rhythm, owned Nilani Trent, in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at the Commonwealth National April 18, 2015 at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.

 


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Sloane Coles and  Autumn Rhythm, owned Nilani Trent, win the blue ribbon $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at the Commonwealth National April 18, 2015 at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.


$5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix

Place Horse Owner Rider Prize Round 1 & 2 Total
1 Autumn Rhythm Nilani Trent  Sloane Coles $1,500 85/84 169
2 Romantik Nina Leopold Jeffrey Ayers $1,000 83/82.5 165.5
3 Spirit E.S. Equine Broker LLC Winn Alden $7,00 80/85 165
4 Escalade Jeffrey Ayers Jeffrey Ayers $500 79/84 163
5 Love Struck Kelly Stensland Matthew Jenkins $400 80.5/82 162.5
6 Salinger Barbara Armitage Amy Zettler $350 81/81 162
7 Fila Taylor Lampert Debbie McCarthy $300 82/75 157
8 Conquistador Tara Daugherty Tara Daugherty $250 76/80 156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lena Rae Reeb and Private Ryan Win $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix

High school student Lena Rae Reeb took first place in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix this past Saturday on Private Ryan, owned by Jamie Ringel.

Reeb earned the highest score in the first round, an 84, and topped the second place winner Brooke Cole on her Poetic Justis by six points with a total score of 167 to Cole's 161. Rounding out third place with a score of 160 was Cristyn Edwards on Wilhelm, owned by Kendall Casaccio.

"I was thrilled win the Platinum Performance Hunter Prix on Private Ryan — it was such a great experience, being my first time showing at HITS Culpeper," said Reeb, of Weston, Connecticut. "I look forward to showing in the HITS Championship. It is always an amazing opportunity, with elegantly crafted courses and beautiful jumps at a great venue."

Reeb was also champion in the low children's jumpers and had a class win on her 3'3 junior hunter as well.

The $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix is a qualifier for the Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final at HITS Championship September 2-6 at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.

 


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Lena Rae Reeb and Private Ryan, owned by Jamie Ringel, jump victoriously in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at the Commonwealth National April 18, 2015 at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.
 
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Lena Rae Reeb and Private Ryan, owned by Jamie Ringel, win the blue ribbon in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at the Commonwealth National April 18, 2015 at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.


$1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix

Place Horse Owner Rider Prize Round 1 & 2 Total
1 Private Ryan Jamie Ringel Lena Rae Reeb 450 84/83 167
2 Poetic Justis Brooke Cole Brooke Cole 300 80/81 161
3 Wilhelm Kendall Casaccio Cristyn Edwards 200 77/83 160
4 Daddy's Bentley Lauren Boldt Lauren Boldt 150 73/77 150
5 Kohl Megan Turner Megan Turner 125 82/66 148
6 Earl Grey Madeline Hardman Madeline Hardman 100 79/67 146
7 Montefino Darcy J. Bowie Lindsay Evans-Thomas 100 71/69 140
8 Wizard of Oz Madelyn Wojdak Madelyn Wojdak 75 66/70 136

 

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.

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 2015 sponsor of the $250,000 Hunter Prix Final and all qualifiers. For more information on Platinum Performance, visit platinumperformance.com.