| Mill Spring, NC – June 21, 2021 – The Tryon International Equestrian Center was the perfect venue for creating the Tokyo Paralympic atmosphere the Para Dressage riders will experience in August. Tryon graciously hosted the Perrigo Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*/CPEDI*/ and National Show for this international event. From June 18-20, FEI Para Dressage athletes made their way down centerline for international ground jury Adrienne Pot (USA) 3*, John Robinson (GBR) 5*, and Sarah Leitch (GBR) 5*. The night schedule under the lights in the Tryon Stadium made for an electric atmosphere. After the first day the Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team and individual riders left the ring with top scores. Each of the rider’s scores improved the second day including number one FEI World ranked individual rider and WEG Bronze medalist and Paralympian Roxanne Trunnell and Dolton, owned by Flintwoode Farms LLC and Karin Flint (Grade I). The duo set a team test world record and personal best with a 84.702. She also earned the championship overall rosette for the CPEDI3*. Trunnell set the bar for her fellow U.S. Para Dressage Team members Paralympian Sydney Collier and All in One, owned by Going for Gold LLC and Katie Robicheaux (Grade I); WEG Silver and bronze medalist and Paralympian Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel, owned by Rowan O’Riley (Grade III); and WEG bronze medalist Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40, owned by Kate, Craig, and Deena Shoemaker (Grade IV), who also had super competitive scores and earned the reserve champion overall. On the final day of competition Trunnell would return for her freestyle walking with elasticity of steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of hindquarters. The pair was rewarded for their excellent test with a 91, 91.5, and 86.067 for a world record score of 89.522. Once the rider’s head home they will have only a couple of weeks before July 5, when they hear what four horse and rider combinations and two alternates are selected to travel to Germany for Training Camp. This will occur before the athletes head to the Tokyo Paralympic Games August 24-September 5, 2021. Chef d’Equipe and USEF Head of Coach Development & Para Dressage Technical Advisor Michel Assouline was proud of each of the riders and was looking forward to Tokyo in two months. He explained, “It’s really exciting to have had multiple world records. Dolton is a horse that keeps our hearts beating really fast earning multiple scores of 10 along the way. I was proud of our other riders including Rebecca Hart and Tex, Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 with their great tests, and Sydney Collier and All in One who brought consistent scores once again. The U.S. is looking fantastic now and we are here because of gracious horse owners with wonderful horses, sponsors like Perrigo and Adequan, and solid coaching. As we head to the selection process for Tokyo there will be lots of elements to put into consideration. We are excited for the U.S. Team as we prepare to head to the Paralympics.” Trunnell left the arena on the final day wearing a large smile. Any spectator could feel the excitement as her record-breaking scores were announced. Trunnell expressed, “I’m over the moon with how this show went. My trainer and I have been working really hard at home to fine tune the movements in the tests so that when I ride each movement they flow together. During our work together we even changed up the entry to my freestyle. I used to halt and have my trainer signal to start the music. With that he would just get walking and have to halt again. This made it difficult to get a nice balanced square halt on the entry so now when I walk by the spot I would normally stop my trainer signals for the music so that I can keep the walking straight into the first halt and nail it. Achieving these high scores and world records means that these slight adjustments are paying off. I would like to thank my parents, my trainer Andrea Woodard, and my friend and horse owner Karin Flint. Feels good to be part of this wonderful team.” Also in Grade I was U.S. team member Sydney Collier and All in One. The pair continued to put down consistent tests earning them a 74.145. Following in the third position was Ignacio Trevino Fuerte of Mexico riding Beatrice De Lavalette’s Delegada X. Collier was proud of where she is before the Tokyo selections. Collier noted, “I was so happy with my tests this weekend. We took everything we’ve been working on at home and made it happen in the show ring. I have really developed so much of the feel this year all thanks to Katie Robicheaux. I am thankful for the opportunity to show off that feeling in the show ring. Our results also come to show that all of the hard work I have been doing with my nutritionists, my sport psychologist, my workouts, and rides have been worth it. I have really enjoyed competing among the best of the best it is incredible. I am grateful to have been a part of this US team. I am also thankful to my sponsor Georgina Bloomberg for All in One and for everyone that helps myself and the other riders in and out of the ring.” In Grade II Beatrice De Lavalette and Clarc scored a71.414 in the team test and a 73.845 in the freestyle. She noted, “This show has gone really well. I am very happy with my rides. My new partnership is going well with Clarc and there are a lot of strengths. I really enjoy his temperament and he is an old soul and super sweet. I had a great weekend in Tryon. It has the best amenities and nice footing for the horses. I also want to thank my whole family, my parents, and Shayna Simon for being there for me and being a supportive coach.” Beatrice De Lavalette put in beautiful tests for Grade II while her U.S. team member Rebecca Hart and both El Corona Texel and Fortune 500 showcased their top scores in Grade III. Hart commented, “It was such an awesome week. I want to give a huge thank you for the amazing volunteers and organizers who have stayed out for long days in the heat, rain, and all of the elements. Without them this entire event wouldn’t happen. This was such a great way to replicate Tokyo. On our last test of the weekend I debuted a new freestyle test. We hit everything we needed to hit and it was a nice feeling to execute what we have been working on. Overall, I will have so many happy memories from our time in Tryon.” In Grade III U.S. rider Charlotte Merle-Smith and her own Guata also earned top scores. Merle-Smith commented, “This weekend has been great. Each day we added more activity and energy. I was also thankful that my coach was able to come this weekend because she is getting to see what is expected at the international level. I am so excited about our partnership of Guata, my trainer, my family, and myself.” The final tests moved on from Grade III to Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 in Grade IV. Shoemaker left the ring commenting, “I have no idea how they are going to score that test but I was unbelievably happy with my horse.” She continued, “After my team test I had the combination of relief to have the team test over and also excitement for having it go so well. As we head to Tokyo it feels really good to put in a great team test since I know they will be looking at that so carefully. I am so happy that the hard work and everything we do on a daily basis is paying off and it’s showing in the arena. When we go back home we will continue to work on Soli’s fitness so we have as much pop in the arena as possible and we will continue to work on the fine details. I want to find every point in the arena and earn it.” Shoemaker added, “Regardless who gets into Tokyo for our USA team it is by far the strongest US team we’ve ever had. The medal chances are very real. I am super excited for the United States.” She concluded, “I want to thank everyone at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The show management, volunteers, and each person involved had to stay up super late to be here for us. I want to thank the officials and staff, USEF, Perrigo, Adequan, and of course I want to personally thank Alexus Sisley for all of her help grooming and more and my coach Lehua Custer. It’s nice to have a coach so invested in everything we do.” The final Grade of the show was Grade V where USA rider Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli topped Grade V. This has been a fabulous weekend for us. We have increased our scores every day. This horse is a dream and we were meant to be together. With this being our final observation I have been so proud of our team and how they have pulled together as a group. The atmosphere in the barn is supportive and with everyone cheering each other on.” Screnci added, “I want to thank Michel, Laureen, my trainer Jennifer Baumert, my husband, and my daughter Lia. We’ve been doing this together since she was six. When Eragon got injured I was down and my family was so supportive. I also want to thank Lauren Asher from Select Equine International and her father. I appreciate they wanted to support the Para Dressage sport and they made it possible for me to have Sir Chipoli. Once riders head back to their home barns they will have two weeks before four horse and rider combinations and two alternates are selected by July 5, to travel to Germany for Training Camp. This will occur before the athletes head to the Tokyo Paralympic Games August 24-September 5, 2021. Three horse and rider combinations will be chosen for the Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team in Tokyo with one rider competing as an individual. For more information about the selection process or Tokyo Paralympic Equestrian Games please visit U.S. Equestrian at https://www.usef.org/compete/disciplines/para-equestrian/para-equestrian-dressage-programs-forms For more information about Tryon International Equestrian Center please visit https://tryon.coth.com Results Final Observation Event for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics; Perrigo Tryon Summer Dressage Tryon CPEDI3*; CPEDI1*; and Tryon Summer Dressage National show:’ Sunday June 20, 2021 FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test and Overall Team Scores Champion Overall: Roxanne TrunnellReserve Champion Overall: Kate Shoemaker Team USA Total 457.687 Chef d’Equipe Michel AssoulineRoxanne Trunnell and DoltonSydney Collier and All in OneRebecca Hart and El Corona TexelKate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 Sunday June 20, 2021 FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Grade I FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Rider Country Horse Name Total Roxanne Trunnell USA Dolton 91 91.5 86.067 89.522 Sydney Collier USA All In One 72.134 75.034 75.267 74.145 Deborah Stanitski USA Skovlunds De Nice 66.1 66.267 65.167 65.845Grade II FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Beatrice De Lavalette USA Clarc 74.634 73.367 73.534 73.845 Laurietta Oakleaf USA Comte Du Baccara C 64.867 66.634 67.334 66.278Grade III FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Rebecca Hart USA El Corona Texel 76.567 78.834 75.4 76.934 Charlotte Merle-Smith USA Guata 72.8 73.3 70.834 72.311 Ignacio Trevino Fuerte MEX Delegada X 60.967 62.7 64.8 62.822Grade IV FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Kate Shoemaker USA Solitaer 40 76.875 77.45 77.8 77.375Grade V FEI Para Dressage Freestyle Test Cynthia Screnci USA Sir Chipoli 71.95 72.925 74.85 73.242 Cayla Van Der Walt RSA Daturo II 68.375 70.325 73.975 70.892Para Dressage Test of Choice Andie Sue Roth USA Aniko 62.162 Tryon Summer Dressage National Para Dressage Show June 20, 2021Andie Sue Roth and Aniko 62.162% Saturday June 19, 2021 FEI Para Dressage Team Test Placing, Rider, Country, Horse, Name Grade I FEI Para Dressage Team Test Total1 Roxanne Trunnell USA Dolton 83.75 84.286 86.071 84.7022 Sydney Collier USA All In One 67.321 70.893 75.536 71.253 Deborah Stanitski USA Skovlunds De Nice 66.25 66.964 67.857 67.024 Grade II FEI Para Dressage Team Test 1 Beatrice De Lavalette USA Clarc 70 71.061 73.182 71.4142 Laurietta Oakleaf USA Comte Du Baccara C 64.848 63.485 61.97 63.434 Grade III FEI Para Dressage Team Test 1 Rebecca Hart USA El Corona Texel 73.529 71.912 73.382 72.9412 Rebecca Hart USA Fortune 500 71.618 73.676 72.059 72.4513 Charlotte Merle-Smith USA Guata 70.294 71.618 70.147 70.6864 Ignacio Trevino Fuerte MEX Delegada X 61.765 62.353 61.618 61.912 Grade IV FEI Para Dressage Team Test 1 Kate Shoemaker USA Solitaer 40 76.375 71.75 74.625 74.25 Grade V FEI Para Dressage Team Test 1 Cynthia Screnci USA Sir Chipoli 68.488 69.186 70 69.2252 Cayla Van Der Walt RSA Daturo II 68.023 70.233 66.744 68.333 Para Dressage Test of Choice 1 Andie Sue Roth USA Aniko 70.04 Emma Jameson USA Cortesana La 64.285 June 18, 2021 FEI Para Dressage Individual Test Placing, Rider, Country, Horse Name, TotalGrade I FEI Para Dressage Individual Test1 Roxanne Trunnell USA Dolton 81.786 85.357 80.357 82.52 Sydney Collier USA All In One 69.464 67.857 72.857 70.063 Deborah Stanitski USA Skovlunds De Nice 68.393 65.893 67.143 67.143 Grade II FEI Para Dressage Individual Test 1 Beatrice De Lavalette USA Clarc 73.676 70.294 66.765 70.2452 Laurietta Oakleaf USA Comte Du Baccara C 67.059 63.824 66.176 65.686 Grade III FEI Para Dressage Individual Test 1 Rebecca Hart USA Fortune 500 72.059 73.088 72.353 72.52 Rebecca Hart USA El Corona Texel 70.441 69.853 70.441 70.2453 Charlotte Merle-Smith USA Guata 69.706 68.382 70.294 69.4614 Ignacio Trevino Fuerte MEX Delegada X 61.176 61.765 58.382 60.441FEI Para Novice B Test Grade III – CPEDI1* Emma Jameson USA Cortesana La 59.786 61.214 62.214 61.071Grade IV FEI Para Dressage Individual Test 1 Kate Shoemaker USA Solitaer 40 75.488 71.341 72.317 73.049Grade V FEI Para Dressage Individual Test 1 Cynthia Screnci USA Sir Chipoli 71.786 65.476 68.452 68.5712 Cayla Van Der Walt RSA Daturo II 68.214 66.071 65 66.429 FEI Para Novice A Test Grade IV 1 Andie Sue Roth USA Aniko 68.437 |
