Gladstone, NJ- June 5, 2014- For the sixth time in history Grade II Para-Dressage rider from Unionville, Penn., Rebecca Hart, took home the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian

Rebecca Hart (Grade II) earned the 2014 USEF National Championship with Shroeter’s Romani, (Danish Warmblood) , owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at  the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Dressage National Championship. Hart rode the Danish Warmblood Shroeter’s Romani to the victory. Schroeter’s Romani is owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel. Earning the Reserve Championship was Grade Ia rider Margaret McIntosh and her own Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar). The 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) was one of the most competitive Championships/ Trials in Para-Dressage history. Para-Equestrians from around the U.S. traveled to Hamilton Farm at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, for their chance to earn a spot on the U.S. WEG Team and achieve top national rankings. The June 2-5, National Championship/ Trials ground jury included President Kristi Wysocki (4*) USA, Adrienne Pot (3*) USA, and David Schmutz (4*) USA. Behind Reserve Champion Margaret McIntosh obtaining third place was Grade Ia athlete Roxanne Trunnell and her own Nice Touch. Fourth place overall went to Young Rider Sydney Collier and the Mecklenburg NTEC Cuplee, owned by Patricia Mendenhall. Fifth place overall was earned by 2010 WEG athlete Susan Treabess and the PRE Stallion Kamiakin, owned by Scott and Katie Hill and the sixth place accolade went to Angela Peavy and the Hannoverian Lancelot Warrior,owned by Rebecca Reno. The awards ceremony named the top horse/rider combinations in each of the five Grades in addition to the top horse/rider combinations selected for the long list for the U.S. Para-Dressage WEG Team. Also included in the final accolades was the Sportsmanship Trophy. The Sportsmanship Trophy was awarded to Marsha Cullen. The Sportsmanship Trophy is a Perpetual Trophy awarded to a Para-Dressage Athlete competing at the National Championship who best personifies the high standards and virtues of integrity, sportsmanship, honor, courage, team spirit, good temper and unselfishness. Cullen was presented with a take-home trophy during the final awards ceremony.

Top U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage athletes (Left to Right) Sydney Collier, Angela Peavy, Ashleigh Flores-Simmons, Susan Treabess, Rebecca Hart, Roxanne Trunnell with U.S. Technical Advisor/ Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at  the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar International), owned by Margaret McIntosh earned the USEF Reserve National Championship. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Sydney Collier (Grade Ib) and NTEC Cuplee (Warmblood), owned by Victoria Dugan. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Susan Treabess and Kamiakin (PRE), owned by Scott and Katie Hill, topped Grade IV. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at  the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper (Trak), owned by Rebecca Reno (Grade III). Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at  the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Ashleigh Flores-Simmons (Grade II) and Verite SF (NAWPN), owned by Dana Williams. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at  the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

It was an exciting week for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders, sponsors, owners, and spectators. Included during the week was the USPEA Welcome Reception and the Kick Off Party for the newly established Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage, hosted by the USET Foundation. The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage was made possible through the generosity of Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to raise $800,000 for High Performance Para Dressage. Mrs. Duprey and the Barnfield Foundation have each pledged up to $200,000. They will each match, dollar for dollar, every gift commitment of $4,000 and above made by April 1, 2015.

By the end of the week the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial revealed the top competitors for the 2014 WEG. Once reviewed and selected through the team selection process the 2014 U.S. Para-Dressage Team will be led by U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Technical Advisor Kai Handt.

About the 2014 U.S. Para-Dressage WEG Team Selection:

The 2014 U.S. Para-Dressage Team will be led by U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Technical Advisor Kai Handt and it will consist of four athletes and four horses or three athletes and three horses. One team member must be classified either Grade Ia, Ib, or II. A team may not include more than two athletes from any one Grade. Positions one through three on the Short List/FEI Nominated Entry will be filled by the first through third ranked horse/athlete combination from the Selection Trial. If an athlete competes in the Selection Trial on more than one horse and ranks in the first through third placings at the Selection Trial with both horses, the athlete will be named to the FEI Nominated Entry in that athlete’s highest placed position with both horses. The positions that follow will be taken by the next highest ranking athlete/horse combination from the Selection Trial. Position four on the FEI Nominated Entry will be filled either by the next ranked athlete/horse combination from the Selection Trial or by an athlete/horse combination(s) named as a discretionary choice by the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Selectors. If a discretionary choice is utilized for position four then all athletes following the position filled by the discretionary choice will move down one place in the ranking from the Selection Trial up to the maximum number able to be nominated under FEI rules. If a discretionary choice is not used for position four then the remaining positions on the Short List/Nominated Entry will be filled by athlete/horse combinations in order of their ranking from the Selection Trial.

USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial Overall Scores and Rankings

Place. FEI Grade, Rider, Horse, Team Test, Individual Test, Freestyle, Overall

1. II, Rebecca Hart, Schroeter’s Romani, 75.098%, 73.048%, 76.917, 74.642

2. Ia, Margaret McIntosh, Rio Rio, 72.391%, 69.928%, 73.5, 71.628

3. Ia, Roxanne Trunnell, Nice Touch, 71.304%, 70.652%, 74, 71.582

4. Ib, Sydney Collier, NTEC Cuplee, 70.067%, 71.322%, 74.167, 71.389

5. IV, Susan Treabess, Kamiakin, 69.444%, 71.627%, 73.5, 71.128

6. III, Angela Peavy, Lancelot Warrior, 71.228%, 68.293%, 73.167, 70.442

7. Ib, Sydney Collier, Willi Wesley, 70.667%, 71.609%, 66.667, 70.244

8. Ia, Roxanne Trunnell, NTEC Royal Dancer, 70.652%, 69.855%, 70.167, 70.236

9. III, Angela Peavy, Ozzy Cooper, 67.982%, 69.228%, 74.333, 69.751

10. II, Ashleigh Flores-Simmons, Verite SF, 69.118%, 67.905%, 70.333, 68.876

11.III, Kate Shoemaker, Pacifec M, 68.553%, 66.382%, 73.5, 68.674

12. IV, Mary Jordan, Sebastian, 67.937%, 67.698%, 71.083, 68.471

13. III, Kate Shoemaker, Arpeggio, 68.289%, 67.358%, 69.333, 68.125

14. IV, Elizabeth Traband, Ucari, 66.587%, 63.968%, 70.5, 66.322

15. II, Elle Woolley, Noble Baron            , 64.657%, 66.667%,68, , 66.13

16. III. Eleanor Brimmer, London Swing, 66.316%, 64.837%, 66.833, 65.828

17. IV, Holly Bergay, NTEC Royal Dancer, 66.151%, 64.206%, 68.25, 65.793

18. III, Pamela Hardin, GM Major Soho. 66.316%, 64.959%, 66.333, 65.777

19. II, Deborah Stanitski, Tiramisu, 64.902%, 64.000%, 65.25, 64.611

20. III, Pamela Hardin, Freemont, 64.211%, 65.000%, 64.167, 64.518

21. Ia, Kim Decker, Dashers Destiny, 64.130%, 65.797%            , 58.417, 63.654

22. II, Marsha Cullen, Latte’, 61.863%, 62.286%, 64, 62.46

23. Ia, Derrick Perkins, NTEC Hans, 60.435%, 60.725%, 60.167, 60.497

Roxanne Trunnell and Nice Touch (Dutch), owned by Roxanne Trunnell topped Grade Ia. Photo copyright SusanJStickle.com. Photo is taken in Gladstone, NJ at the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG).

Combined Overall Test Results at the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial

Name of Athlete, Name of Horse (Breed), Name of Owner, Final Score

Grade IV:

1. Susan Treabess and Kamiakin (PRE), owned by Scott and Katie Hill, 71.128%
2. Mary Jordan and Sebastian (Hannoverian), owned by Deecie Denison, 68.471%
3. Elizabeth Traband and Ucari (Westphalian), owned by Helene Bergstrom, 66.322%
4. Holly Bergay and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 65.793%(National Only)

Grade III:

1. Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior (Hannoverian), owned by Rebecca Reno, 70.442%
2. Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper (Trak), owned by Rebecca Reno, 69.751%
3. Kate Shoemaker and Pacifec M (KWPN), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 68.674%
4. Kate Shoemaker and Arpeggio (Oldenburg), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 68.125%
5. Eleanor Brimmer and London Swing (Hannoverian), owned by Eleanor Brimmer, 65.828% (National Only)
6. Pamela Hardin and GM Major Soho (Arabian), owned by Pamela Hardin, 65.777% (National Only)
7. Pamela Hardin and Freemont (Hannoverian), owned by Nadege Soubassis, 64.518% (National Only)

Grade II:

1. Rebecca Hart and Shroeter’s Romani, (Danish Warmblood) , owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel, 74.642%
2. Ashleigh Flores-Simmons and Verite SF (NAWPN), owned by Dana Williams, 68.876%
3. Elle Wooley and Noble Baron (Oldenburg), owned by Francine Gentile, 66.130% (National Only)
4. Deborah Stanitski and Tiramisu (HOLST X), owned by Deborah Stanitski, 64.611%
5. Marsha Cullen and Latte (Draft X), owned by Marsha Cullen, 62.460% (National Only)

Grade Ib

1. Sydney Collier and NTEC Cuplee (Mecklenburg), owned by Patricia Mendenhall, 71.389%
2. Sydney Collier and Willi Wesley (Warmblood), owned by Victoria Dugan 70.244%

Grade Ia:

1. Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar International), owned by Margaret McIntosh, 71.628%
2. Roxanne Trunnell and Nice Touch (Dutch), owned by Roxanne Trunnell, 71.582%
3. Roxanne Trunnell and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 70.236% (National Only)
4. Kim Decker and Dasher’s Destiny (Hannoverian), owned by Kim Decker, 63.654% (National Only)
5. Derrick Perkins and NTEC Hans (Oldenburg), owned by Kai Handt, 60.497%

June 5, 2014, FEI Musical Freestyle Test Results at the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial

Name of Athlete, Name of Horse (Breed), Name of Owner, Final Score

Grade IV:

1. Susan Treabess and Kamiakin (PRE), owned by Scott and Katie Hill, 73.5%
2. Mary Jordan and Sebastian (Hannoverian), owned by Deecie Denison, 71.083%
3. Elizabeth Traband and Ucari (Westphalian), owned by Helene Bergstrom, 70.500%
4. Holly Bergay and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 68.250%(National Only)

Grade III:

1. Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper (Trak), owned by Rebecca Reno
2. , 74.333%
3. Kate Shoemaker and Pacifec M (KWPN), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 73.500
4. Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior (Hannoverian), owned by Rebecca Reno, 73.167%
5. Kate Shoemaker and Arpeggio (Oldenburg), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 69.333%
6. Eleanor Brimmer and London Swing (Hannoverian), owned by Eleanor Brimmer, 66.833% (National Only)
7. Pamela Hardin and GM Major Soho (Arabian), owned by Pamela Hardin, 66.333% (National Only)

Grade II:

1. Rebecca Hart and Shroeter’s Romani, (Danish Warmblood) , owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel, 76.917%
2. Ashleigh Flores-Simmons and Verite SF (NAWPN), owned by Dana Williams, 70.333%
3. Elle Wooley and Noble Baron (Oldenburg), owned by Francine Gentile, 68.00% (National Only)
4. Deborah Stanitski and Tiramisu (HOLST X), owned by Deborah Stanitski, 65.250%
5. Marsha Cullen and Latte (Draft X), owned by Marsha Cullen, 64.00% (National Only)

Grade Ib

1. Sydney Collier and NTEC Cuplee (Mecklenburg), owned by Patricia Mendenhall, 74.167%
2. Sydney Collier and Willi Wesley (Warmblood), owned by Victoria Dugan 66.667%

Grade Ia:

1. Roxanne Trunnell and Nice Touch (Dutch), owned by Roxanne Trunnell, 74.000%
2. Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar International), owned by Margaret McIntosh, 73.500%
3. Roxanne Trunnell and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 70.167% (National Only)
4. Kim Decker and Dasher’s Destiny (Hannoverian), owned by Kim Decker, 65.797% (National Only)
5. Derrick Perkins and NTEC Hans (Oldenburg), owned by Kai Handt, 60.167%
6. Laura Goldman and Buckeye (Dutch X), owned by Kristen Ropp, 58.417% (National Only)

June 4, 2014, FEI Individual Test Results at the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial

Name of Athlete, Name of Horse (Breed), Name of Owner, Final Score

Grade IV:

1. Susan Treabess and Kamiakin (PRE), owned by Scott and Katie Hill, 71.627%
2. Mary Jordan and Sebastian (Hannoverian), owned by Deecie Denison, 67.698%
3. Holly Bergay and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 64.206% (National Only)
4. Elizabeth Traband and Ucari (Westphalian), owned by Helene Bergstrom, 63.968%

Grade III:

1. Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper (Trak), owned by Rebecca Reno, 69.228%
2. Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior (Hannoverian), owned by Rebecca Reno, 68.293%
3. Kate Shoemaker and Arpeggio (Oldenburg), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 67.358%
4. Kate Shoemaker and Pacifec M (KWPN), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 66.382%
5. Pamela Hardin and Freemont (Hannoverian), owned by Nadege Soubassis, 65.000% (National Only)
6. Pamela Hardin and GM Major Soho (Arabian), owned by Pamela Hardin, 64.959%% (National Only)
7. Eleanor Brimmer and London Swing (Hannoverian), owned by Eleanor Brimmer, 64.837%% (National Only)

Grade II:

1. Rebecca Hart and Shroeter’s Romani, (Danish Warmblood) , owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel, 73.048%
2. Ashleigh Flores-Simmons and Verite SF (NAWPN), owned by Dana Williams, 67.905%
3. Elle Wooley and Noble Baron (Oldenburg), owned by Francine Gentile, 66.667% (National Only)
4. Deborah Stanitski and Tiramisu (HOLST X), owned by Deborah Stanitski, 64.000%
5. Marsha Cullen and Latte (Draft X), owned by Marsha Cullen, 62.286% (National Only)

Grade Ib

1. Sydney Collier and Willi Wesley (Warmblood), owned by Victoria Dugan 71.609%%
2. Sydney Collier and NTEC Cuplee (Mecklenburg), owned by Patricia Mendenhall, 71.322%

Grade Ia:

1. Roxanne Trunnell and Nice Touch (Dutch), owned by Roxanne Trunnell, 70.652%
2. Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar International), owned by Margaret McIntosh, 69.928%
3. Roxanne Trunnell and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 69.855% (National Only)

10.Kim Decker and Dasher’s Destiny (Hannoverian), owned by Kim Decker, 65.797% (National Only)

11.Derrick Perkins and NTEC Hans (Oldenburg), owned by Kai Handt, 60.725%

12.Laura Goldman and Buckeye (Dutch X), owned by Kristen Ropp, 58.043% (National Only)

June 3, 2014, FEI Team Test Results at the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial

Name of Athlete, Name of Horse (Breed), Name of Owner, Final Score

Grade IV:

1. Susan Treabess and Kamiakin (PRE), owned by Scott and Katie Hill, 69.444%
2. Mary Jordan and Sebastian (Hannoverian), owned by Deecie Denison, 67.937%
3. Elizabeth Traband and Ucari (Westphalian), owned by Helene Bergstrom, 66.587%
4. Holly Bergay and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 66.151% (National Only)

Grade III:

1. Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior (Hannoverian), owned by Rebecca Reno, 71.228%
2. Kate Shoemaker and Pacifec M (KWPN), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 68.553%
3. Kate Shoemaker and Arpeggio (Oldenburg), owned by Kate Shoemaker, 68.289%
4. Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper (Trak), owned by Rebecca Reno, 67.982%
5. Pamela Hardin and GM Major Soho (Arabian), owned by Pamela Hardin, 66.316% (National Only)
6. Eleanor Brimmer and London Swing (Hannoverian), owned by Eleanor Brimmer, 66.316% (National Only)
7. Pamela Hardin and Freemont (Hannoverian), owned by Nadege Soubassis, 64.211% (National Only)

Grade II: (Finalized on June 4, 2014)

1. Rebecca Hart and Shroeter’s Romani, (Danish Warmblood) , owned by Rebecca Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Sycamore Station Equine Division, Barbara Summer, The Ruffolo’s, and Will and Sandy Kimmel, 75.098%
2. Ashleigh Flores-Simmons and Verite SF (NAWPN), owned by Dana Williams, 69.118%
3. Deborah Stanitski and Tiramisu (HOLST X), owned by Deborah Stanitski, 64.902%
4. Elle Wooley and Noble Baron (Oldenburg), owned by Francine Gentile, 64.657% (National Only)
5. Marsha Cullen and Latte (Draft X), owned by Marsha Cullen, 61.863% (National Only)

Grade Ib

1. Sydney Collier and Willi Wesley (Warmblood), owned by Victoria Dugan 70.667%
2. Sydney Collier and NTEC Cuplee (Mecklenburg), owned by Patricia Mendenhall, 70.067%

Grade Ia:

1. Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio (Rheinland Pfalz-saar International), owned by Margaret McIntosh, 72.391%
2. Roxanne Trunnell and Nice Touch (Dutch), owned by Roxanne Trunnell, 71.304%
3. Roxanne Trunnell and NTEC Royal Dancer (Westphalian), owned by Kai Handt, 70.652% (National Only)
4. Kim Decker and Dasher’s Destiny (Hannoverian), owned by Kim Decker, 64.130% (National Only)
5. Derrick Perkins and NTEC Hans (Oldenburg), owned by Kai Handt, 60.435%
6. Laura Goldman and Buckeye (Dutch X), owned by Kristen Ropp, 57.246% (National Only)

For more information about the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and the Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ please go to USEF.org.

WEG Selection Procedure:

https://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/paralympic/WEGSelectionProcedures.pdf

Criteria to Determine Eligibility to Compete in the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship may be found at: https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/allparaequestrian/hpparaEquestrian.aspx.

For more information about World Equestrian Games criteria please visit:

https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/allparaequestrian/hpparaEquestrian.aspx

For more information on the USET Foundation and The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage, please call Bonnie B. Jenkins, Executive Director or Sara Ike, Major Gifts Officer at (908) 234-1251.

For questions about the 2014 Para-Equestrian Dressage season please contact the USEF High Performance Director of the Para-Equestrian Discipline Laureen K. Johnson at (908) 326 – 1155 or e-mail lkjohnson@usef.org.

For more questions about the Para-Equestrian discipline please contact Hope Hand at Hope@uspea.org at the USPEA, or (610) 356-6481.