Star Studded Line-Up for the 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Katy, Texas CPEDI3* October 30-November 1, presented by Houston Dressage Society
By: Lindsay Y. McCall
Katy, Texas – October 28, 2015 – Para-Equestrian Dressage athletes from around the
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Paralympian, World Equestrian Games’ athlete, and Six-Time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion Rebecca Hart ( with Schroeter’s Romani) is defending her title at the 2015 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship in Katy, TX, October 30 – November 1 Photo (c) Lindsay Y. McCall
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United States have made their way to Katy, Texas for the 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Katy, Texas CPEDI3* October 30 – November 1. Both events will run simultaneously and are held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Para-Dressage Grades Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV will be included in both events. The 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship is by invitation only. The CPEDI ground jury includes President David Schmutz 4* USA , Eva Maria Bachinger 5* AUS, Gudrun Hofinga 5* GER, Sarah Leitch 5* GBR, and Kristi Wysocki 4* USA. The National judges include David Schmutz, “S”, Kristi Wysocki, “S”, and Susan Mandas, “S”. Entries include a line-up of 20 horse and rider combinations. These riders have spent this entire year preparing for these championships, competing around the country including multiple trips to Europe. Many of these athletes include World Equestrian Games’ riders, Paralympians, and a six-time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion. The prize list may be viewed through this link https://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/paralympic/2015/2015DHOTCPEDIPrizelist.pdf.
Horse and Rider Combinations (With designation of CPEDI3* or CPEDI1* competition.)
Grade IV:
Mary Jordan and Rubicon 75 CPEDI1*
Grade III:
Eleanor Brimmer and London Swing CPEDI1*
Pamela Hardin and Quaterjack CPEDI1*
Lara Oles and Bella CPEDI1*
Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior CPEDI3*
Angela Peavy and Ozzy Cooper CPEDI3*
Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 CPEDI1*
Kate Shoemaker and Dachstein CPEDI1*
Grade II:
Kelly Boccia and Donauwalzer CSF CPEDI1*
Ashleigh Flores- Simmons and Binero CPEDI3*
Rebecca Hart and Schroeter’s Romani CPEDI3*
Deborah Stanitski and Biara 6 CPEDI1*
Grade Ib:
Sydney Collier and Wentworth CPEDI3*
Sydney Collier and Scampano 2 CPEDI1*
Camry Kaylor and Markgaards Donnewind CPEDI1*
Cambry Kaylor and NTEC Giovanni CPEDI1*
Laurietta Oakleaf and Nickel Fan Busenitz CPEDI1*
Grade Ia:
Margaret McIntosh and Rio Rio CPEDI3*
Roxanne Trunnell and NTEC Daytona Beach CPEDI1*
Roxanne Trunnell and Royal Dancer CPEDI3*
Katy, Texas CPEDI3* and 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship Fast Facts
Schedule:
October 29, 2015 – FEI Jog Time: 5:00 pm
October 30, 2015 – Team Test
October 31, 2015 – Individual Test
November 1, 2015 – Freestyle Test
Show Manager: Ed Lavalle
Show Secretary: Susan Peacock
Licensee Contact: Leslie Rohrer
Prize List:
Location: Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Phone: (281) 578-7669
USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship:
The 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship is by invitation only. Riders competing in the Championship High Performance Division will compete in the CPEDI3* and riders in the Championship National Division will compete in the CPEDI1*. One ride each day will count for both the CPEDI awards and the USEF National Championship awards. A separate award ceremony will be held for the 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championships each day. USEF awards will be dismounted with no horses. Participation to 6th place is mandatory.
FEI VETERINARY TROT UP INSPECTION (JOG): October 29, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm
Where: North side of Arena 2 Warm-up
SECURITY Quarantine will begin immediately after the jog.
DRAW FOR THE ORDER OF STARTING: October 29, 2015 Time: 1/2 hour following the jog
STARTING ORDER:There must be a separate draw for each (Grade Ia to IV) Competition, conducted in order of the Competition. For CPEDI3* and below, it is recommended that a draw is prepared in advance (a pre-draw) by the Organizer and Technical Delegate and/or the President of the Ground Jury and preferably the Athletes’ representative. It shall be published and presented at a meeting that includes the President or a Member of the Ground Jury, the Technical Delegate the Chief Classifier, and the Chef d’Equipes (or responsible persons). Unauthorized persons should not be admitted to this meeting.
FREESTYLES At CPEDI 3*: Only the best one third of the Athlete/Horse combinations per Grade of the total number of Athletes are qualified to participate in the Freestyle (based on the total result of the Team and Individual tests). However, all participants must have reached a minimum score of 58% as an average of the team and individual tests. Where one third of the class is less than seven (7) Athletes, then seven (7) will be allowed to compete. Athletes may only compete with one (1) Horse in the Freestyle Competition and for those with more than one (1) Horse qualified; they must participate on the highest placed Horse (based on qualification results).
VENUE : The event will take place at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Ring Number 1 (main indoor). See attached map of facility.
For more information please visit https://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/paralympic/2015/2015DHOTCPEDIPrizelist.pdf or go to www.houstondressagesociety.org and
