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Peter Petschenig at Tryon, photo Yasmin White Photography for Jumper News.
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Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 20, 2021 – Five-star riders in a three-star show! That’s exactly what you can expect this week during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). McLain Ward (USA), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Margie Engle (USA), Shane Sweetnam (IRL), Paul O’Shea (IRL), Amanda Derbyshire (GBR), Lauren Hough (USA), Kristen Vanderveen (USA), Adrienne Sternlicht (USA), Todd Minikus (USA), Ali Wolff (USA) and Rowan Willis (AUS) are just some of the renowned riders who are set to battle.
The list of riders & horses for the CSI 3* classes there is the following:
AUSTRALIA
1) Rowan Willis – Wellington Grey Goose, Billy Guilder
AUSTRIA
2) Peter Petschenig – Wannabe Cs, Its The Senator 111
AZERBAIJAN
3) Rashad Samadov – Zidane D, Wanda 439
BRAZIL
4) Rodrigo Pessoa – Quality Fz, Lord Lucio
5) Santiago Lambre – The DIamant Rose Z, Dingeman, Comtess 202
CANADA
6) Ali Ramsay – Lutz, Conrado 12, Bonita Vh Keizershof Z
7) Hyde Moffatt – Quintin, Gisborne Vdl, Donjo
COLOMBIA
8) Roberto Teran Tafur – Salamandra Baloubina, Cinderella Z
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
9) Maria Gabriela Brugal Gasso – J’adore Flamenco
ECUADOR
10) Belen Guarderas – Luminaria Ls La Silla
GREAT BRITAIN
11) Amanda Derbyshire – Luibanta Bh, Cornwall Bh
12) Jessica Mendoza – Play, Heat Off The Night
IRELAND
13) Andrew Bourns – Sea Top Blue
14) Cormac Hanley – RMF Chacco Top, Graf Compliment
15) Daniel Coyle – Oak Grove’s Carlyle, Legacy, Amalia
16) David O’Brien – El Balou Old
17) Gavin Harley – Very Chic Du Tillard, Corbawido Ps
18) Jonathan Corrigan – Fair Play
19) Paul O’Shea – Imerald Van ‘t Voorhof, Hellcat
20) Richie Moloney – Rocksy Music, Merqusio, Coco Beach
21) Shane Sweetnam – Karlin Van ‘t Vennehof, Ideal
22) Stephen Moore – Conner, Albert K
ISRAEL
23) Brittni Raflowitz – Pink Floyd
MEXICO
24) Daniel Pedraza Littlewood – Santa Rosa Yalta, Santa Rosa Coldplay
PANAMA
25) Victoria Heurtematte – Flying Dutchman
PORTUGAL
26) Luis Sabino Gonçalves – Coco Chanel M, Camino Imperio Egipcio, Argan De Beliard
USA
27) Adrienne Sternlicht – Pewit Dezoito, Lafayette Van Overis
28) Ali Wolff – Quirie 2, Casall
29) Alex Matz – Ibbo Van T Keldertje, Cashew Cr
30) Brianne Goutal-Marteau – Viva Colombia, Tanael Des Bonnes
31) Brooke Peterson – Uqualin Du Saulcy
32) Brooke Kemper – Arpeggi
33) Caitlyn Connors – Express Blue Gp Du Bois Madame
34) Callie Schott – Teddy Z
35) Chandler Meadows – Zamia 3
36) Chloe Reid – Souper Shuttle, Luis P
37) Coco Fath – Gaucho, Exotik Sitte
38) Doug Payne – Quintessence
39) Hunter Holloway – Pepita Con Spita, Eastern Jam
40) Jacqueline Ruyle – San Chano
41) Jennifer Waxman – Scato Van De Molenbrug Z
42) Katherine Strauss – Cincinnati Kid 7
43) Kayla Savard – Bogota Nantuel
44) Kristen Berian – Fantast Van Het Vinckenhof
45) Kristen Vanderveen – Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, Bull Run’s Risen
46) Karl Cook – Fecybelle, Cashpaid J&f, Caillou 24
47) Lauren Hough – Paloma, Canamera 2
48) Margie Goldstein-Engle – Jackofhearts, Dicas, Cesna M
49) McLain Ward – Kasper Van Het Hellehof, Catoki, Blossom Z
50) Nicholas Dello Joio – Chess, Centuria 7
51) Phoebe Lang – Chadino
52) Raleigh Hiler – Cassina 64
53) Schuyler Riley – Sandilot Ps, Quilimbo
54) Tanner Korotkin – Volo’s DIamond, Deauville S
55) Taylor Harris – Crocus La Sillardiere
56) Todd Minikus – Amex Z
57) Tracy Fenney – MTM Apple
58) Zayna Rizvi – Nektarina B
VENEZUELA
59) Juan Ortiz – Toulouse Z
60) Luis Fernando Larrazabal – Caristina
Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre International
*Subject to changes due to late entries and withdrawals
Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission
Photo: © Yasmin White Photography
The list of riders & horses for the CSI 3* classes there is the following:
AUSTRALIA
1) Rowan Willis – Wellington Grey Goose, Billy Guilder
AUSTRIA
2) Peter Petschenig – Wannabe Cs, Its The Senator 111
AZERBAIJAN
3) Rashad Samadov – Zidane D, Wanda 439
BRAZIL
4) Rodrigo Pessoa – Quality Fz, Lord Lucio
5) Santiago Lambre – The DIamant Rose Z, Dingeman, Comtess 202
CANADA
6) Ali Ramsay – Lutz, Conrado 12, Bonita Vh Keizershof Z
7) Hyde Moffatt – Quintin, Gisborne Vdl, Donjo
COLOMBIA
8) Roberto Teran Tafur – Salamandra Baloubina, Cinderella Z
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
9) Maria Gabriela Brugal Gasso – J’adore Flamenco
ECUADOR
10) Belen Guarderas – Luminaria Ls La Silla
GREAT BRITAIN
11) Amanda Derbyshire – Luibanta Bh, Cornwall Bh
12) Jessica Mendoza – Play, Heat Off The Night
IRELAND
13) Andrew Bourns – Sea Top Blue
14) Cormac Hanley – RMF Chacco Top, Graf Compliment
15) Daniel Coyle – Oak Grove’s Carlyle, Legacy, Amalia
16) David O’Brien – El Balou Old
17) Gavin Harley – Very Chic Du Tillard, Corbawido Ps
18) Jonathan Corrigan – Fair Play
19) Paul O’Shea – Imerald Van ‘t Voorhof, Hellcat
20) Richie Moloney – Rocksy Music, Merqusio, Coco Beach
21) Shane Sweetnam – Karlin Van ‘t Vennehof, Ideal
22) Stephen Moore – Conner, Albert K
ISRAEL
23) Brittni Raflowitz – Pink Floyd
MEXICO
24) Daniel Pedraza Littlewood – Santa Rosa Yalta, Santa Rosa Coldplay
PANAMA
25) Victoria Heurtematte – Flying Dutchman
PORTUGAL
26) Luis Sabino Gonçalves – Coco Chanel M, Camino Imperio Egipcio, Argan De Beliard
USA
27) Adrienne Sternlicht – Pewit Dezoito, Lafayette Van Overis
28) Ali Wolff – Quirie 2, Casall
29) Alex Matz – Ibbo Van T Keldertje, Cashew Cr
30) Brianne Goutal-Marteau – Viva Colombia, Tanael Des Bonnes
31) Brooke Peterson – Uqualin Du Saulcy
32) Brooke Kemper – Arpeggi
33) Caitlyn Connors – Express Blue Gp Du Bois Madame
34) Callie Schott – Teddy Z
35) Chandler Meadows – Zamia 3
36) Chloe Reid – Souper Shuttle, Luis P
37) Coco Fath – Gaucho, Exotik Sitte
38) Doug Payne – Quintessence
39) Hunter Holloway – Pepita Con Spita, Eastern Jam
40) Jacqueline Ruyle – San Chano
41) Jennifer Waxman – Scato Van De Molenbrug Z
42) Katherine Strauss – Cincinnati Kid 7
43) Kayla Savard – Bogota Nantuel
44) Kristen Berian – Fantast Van Het Vinckenhof
45) Kristen Vanderveen – Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, Bull Run’s Risen
46) Karl Cook – Fecybelle, Cashpaid J&f, Caillou 24
47) Lauren Hough – Paloma, Canamera 2
48) Margie Goldstein-Engle – Jackofhearts, Dicas, Cesna M
49) McLain Ward – Kasper Van Het Hellehof, Catoki, Blossom Z
50) Nicholas Dello Joio – Chess, Centuria 7
51) Phoebe Lang – Chadino
52) Raleigh Hiler – Cassina 64
53) Schuyler Riley – Sandilot Ps, Quilimbo
54) Tanner Korotkin – Volo’s DIamond, Deauville S
55) Taylor Harris – Crocus La Sillardiere
56) Todd Minikus – Amex Z
57) Tracy Fenney – MTM Apple
58) Zayna Rizvi – Nektarina B
VENEZUELA
59) Juan Ortiz – Toulouse Z
60) Luis Fernando Larrazabal – Caristina
Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre International
*Subject to changes due to late entries and withdrawals
Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission
Photo: © Yasmin White Photography
Katy, Texas – April 2, 2021 – Peter Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 claimed victory in the $50,000 Hildebrand Fund Pin Oak Grand Prix on Friday, April 2, at the 75th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX.
A field of 22 horses contested the Week II featured event, with 10 entries advancing to jump-off over the Bernardo Costa Cabral-designed short course.
The second pair to return, Martien van der Hoeven and Morris Horta, set the early time to beat at 36.316 seconds, which would ultimately hold up for second place. Only Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 delivered a faster clear round, stopping the clock at 35.925 seconds as the penultimate pair to return. Third place with a time of 37.304 seconds went to Matt Cyphert and his own Lochinvar.
“[Getting this win] is actually kind of surprising!” said Petschenig, who has had the ride on It’s the Senator 111 for the past eight months. “Usually, he can’t go fast because he’s a little bananas! He jumped fantastic. He can jump anything there is. He’s just super difficult. He needs way more work than anyone else. He’s just different, but he’s fun too.”
While Petschening is continuing to get to know the 13-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding, everything came together on Friday night.
A field of 22 horses contested the Week II featured event, with 10 entries advancing to jump-off over the Bernardo Costa Cabral-designed short course.
The second pair to return, Martien van der Hoeven and Morris Horta, set the early time to beat at 36.316 seconds, which would ultimately hold up for second place. Only Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 delivered a faster clear round, stopping the clock at 35.925 seconds as the penultimate pair to return. Third place with a time of 37.304 seconds went to Matt Cyphert and his own Lochinvar.
“[Getting this win] is actually kind of surprising!” said Petschenig, who has had the ride on It’s the Senator 111 for the past eight months. “Usually, he can’t go fast because he’s a little bananas! He jumped fantastic. He can jump anything there is. He’s just super difficult. He needs way more work than anyone else. He’s just different, but he’s fun too.”
While Petschening is continuing to get to know the 13-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding, everything came together on Friday night.
“This is the first time that everything worked the way that I wanted it to work. Since he's so lunatic, I thought, ‘I can't go fast anyway.’ I actually didn’t mean to go really fast at all in the jump-off,” continued Petschening. “I landed after the triple bar, and the six [stride option] was right there. Other than that, I just turned a little tighter than the other ones I assume.”
Since moving to Texas from California in 2017, Petschening has been a consistent top competitor at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, and he looks forward to attending the three-week horse show each year.
“They do a super job in presenting the show,” said Petschening. “They put a lot of thoughts into small details, and the people are very nice here. It’s very a good cause too, and that's the most important thing!”
Petschening will next aim It’s the Senator 111 toward the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s featured culminating event, the $100,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix, to be held Saturday, April 10.
Running through April 11, the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show features three weeks of top hunter, jumper and American Saddlebred competition while benefitting the Texas Children’s Hospital. While Saturday, April 3 concludes Week II, competition resumes with Week III beginning on Wednesday, April 7.
Learn more about the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show by visiting www.PinOak.org, and find the horse show on Facebook here. To purchase competition photos, visit www.AndrewRyback.com.
For additional coverage throughout the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, follow The Plaid Horse on Facebook and Instagram.
Since moving to Texas from California in 2017, Petschening has been a consistent top competitor at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, and he looks forward to attending the three-week horse show each year.
“They do a super job in presenting the show,” said Petschening. “They put a lot of thoughts into small details, and the people are very nice here. It’s very a good cause too, and that's the most important thing!”
Petschening will next aim It’s the Senator 111 toward the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s featured culminating event, the $100,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix, to be held Saturday, April 10.
Running through April 11, the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show features three weeks of top hunter, jumper and American Saddlebred competition while benefitting the Texas Children’s Hospital. While Saturday, April 3 concludes Week II, competition resumes with Week III beginning on Wednesday, April 7.
Learn more about the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show by visiting www.PinOak.org, and find the horse show on Facebook here. To purchase competition photos, visit www.AndrewRyback.com.
For additional coverage throughout the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, follow The Plaid Horse on Facebook and Instagram.
16 year old Brooke Peterson Soars To The Win In the $100,000 Great Southwest Grand Prix
Pin Oak Press Release February 23, 2020
- Brooke Peterson and Uqualin Du Saulcy were winners in the Great Southwest Grand Prix. Photo by Jerry Mohme Photography.
Katy, TX–Saturday night saw 24 riders put their skills to the test over the challenging 3* course where five pairs made it into the jump off. The youngest competitor, Brooke Peterson, took the win on her own Uqualin DuSaulcy, a 12 year old Selle Francais gelding. To add even more excitement to the night, her sister, Nicole also had a clean first round, but a light rub resulting in a knockdown at the final fence in the jump off moved her to third on her mare, Ramona De Flobecq.
The $100,000 prize was the largest Grand Prize ever awarded in Texas and because the Peterson sisters are willing to put in the hard work, they took home four shares. Brooke and Nicole ride with Peter Petschenig of Petschenig Show Jumping, LLC in Pilot Point, just outside Dallas. “Let me tell you how hard these girls work.” said, Petschenig. “When it’s hot, they get up every day at 4:30 am and come to ride their horses before going to school and work.”
The $100,000 prize was the largest Grand Prize ever awarded in Texas and because the Peterson sisters are willing to put in the hard work, they took home four shares. Brooke and Nicole ride with Peter Petschenig of Petschenig Show Jumping, LLC in Pilot Point, just outside Dallas. “Let me tell you how hard these girls work.” said, Petschenig. “When it’s hot, they get up every day at 4:30 am and come to ride their horses before going to school and work.”
Third place finishers Nicole Peterson and Ramona De Flobecq. Photo by Jerry Mohme Photography.
”Brooke, 16, is enrolled in public school and just started riding in Grand Prix competition in the fall of 2019. “Saulcy, my horse, is new. I’ve only had him since last June. I started with him in 1.20m and then we moved up, although he did Grand Prix classes before we bought him.” A big Grand Prix class would have most riders on edge, but Brooke said, “I wasn’t too nervous going in because I know he’s going to take care of me and I can just go out there and have fun.”
Asked about her favorite thing about Uqualin DuSaulcy, Peterson said, “I love his face and his eyes, he has really light colored eyes, which are really beautiful and he’s very cuddly.
Ramona De Flobecq showed off her amazing jumping skill in the ring, but her other skill was on display back at the barn, begging for treats. “She will flip her lip up and smile, because she knows I’ll keep giving her more if she does that,” said Brooke’s sister Nicole. After graduating from college, 23 year old Nicole Peterson is now working in marketing, “In college I got to ride all the time, but now I’m working full time, so it’s a struggle to really focus on my riding.” Nicole was definitely focused tonight with her third place finish on Ramona De Flobecq and a twelfth place finish on Diokaldo. All four of the Petersons’ mounts finished in the money.
Reprinted from Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Press Release February 23, 2020
Asked about her favorite thing about Uqualin DuSaulcy, Peterson said, “I love his face and his eyes, he has really light colored eyes, which are really beautiful and he’s very cuddly.
Ramona De Flobecq showed off her amazing jumping skill in the ring, but her other skill was on display back at the barn, begging for treats. “She will flip her lip up and smile, because she knows I’ll keep giving her more if she does that,” said Brooke’s sister Nicole. After graduating from college, 23 year old Nicole Peterson is now working in marketing, “In college I got to ride all the time, but now I’m working full time, so it’s a struggle to really focus on my riding.” Nicole was definitely focused tonight with her third place finish on Ramona De Flobecq and a twelfth place finish on Diokaldo. All four of the Petersons’ mounts finished in the money.
Reprinted from Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Press Release February 23, 2020
PETER PETSCHENIG and Cragganmore 3 Win 25K Grand Prix
at 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
Cragganmore 3 and team. Photo © Andrew Ryback PhotographyThursday night’s big event was the Irish Day Farm $25,000 Grand Prix and Crooked Willow Farms Ringside Reception. Cragganmore 3, owned by Petschenig Showjumping, LLC and ridden by Peter Petschenig, took the blue ribbon in Thursday’s Prix.
Petschenig Showjumpers is now
offering premier training services in Pilot Point, Texas.
The Petschenigs take pride in developing young horses for the future, while also campaigning with clients and horses at the top levels. They usually have 5-10 horses for sale, including prospects, seasoned campaigners and imports. They travel to shows, including regular trips to Florida.
Nathalie Petschenig and Cavaro at Colorado Horse Park. Photo Credit: Captured Moment Photography
Peter Petschenig and Craggamore 3 at Colorado Horse Park. Photo Credit: Captured Moment photography
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Feb. 14,2019
Nicole Robertson - Equiluxe Marketing Courtesy ProEquest.com BLOG The Petschenigs, Peter, and Nathalie, have recently relocated to Texas from California, where they had a loyal clientele. As a testament to their program, several of their clients have stayed with them, commuting to Texas in order to continue with their training. Nathalie Petschenig explains, “Our mission is to help our clients reach their cherished goals. I think what makes us unique is that we make a personalized plan for each client. We cater to the individual so that we can work closely to produce results.” The Petschenigs are sought for their expertise in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. Nathalie works with riders of all ages and all levels, from short stirrups to Grand Prix. She says, “I have a passion for teaching; it’s been so rewarding to help kids and adults improve and find success at the top levels.” “We love it here in Texas,” says Nathalie, “because we are able to create the ideal training atmosphere. In California, we were in a shared facility, whereas here we have a spacious ranch, and we live on the property. We are committed to giving our clients one-on-one attention, and this setting supports that. It’s great for the horses too. They stay sound and are really happy because they get personalized care and turnout in safe, quality pastures.” Nathalie Petschenig is a born horsewoman, having begun riding at age three under the guidance of her grandfather, USEF Hall-of-Famer Morton Smith. Her career includes countless wins, with national titles from intercollegiate competitions, to west coast medals finals, to Grand Prix show jumping. As a trainer and coach, she has helped students advance through the levels to compete successfully at Maclay Regionals, CPHA, PCHA, and West Coast finals, plus Jumper Championships and Hunter Derbies. Peter Petschenig learned to ride in the Netherlands, and has made a lifetime career of campaigning show jumpers at the top levels in Europe and the U.S. As a sponsored rider, he has won countless Grand Prix and earned top finishes in World Cup competitions. The Petschenigs 17-month-old son Owen is already an equestrian. One of their clients bought a miniature horse, and whenever Owen is able to get a pony ride, he expresses his delight with giggles and laughter. 
Peter, Owen, and Nathalie Petschenig at Texas Rose Horsepark Tyler, TX
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Week VI Of The Summer In The Rockies Series Boasts Victory
For Peter Petschenig And Con Spirit in $80,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix
Peter Petschenig and Con Spirit in their presentation ceremony with Allen Clarke, Meg Krueger of CHP, Brandy Vandergriff, Paisley Rose and Poppy Mae Vandergriff, Ben Franken, Kinslee-Rose Franken, Jeff Franken, Ben Franken, Barb Blasko, and Melissa Cawthorne. Photo courtesy Colorado Horse Park and by Horse and Ryder photography.
Peter Petschenig and Con Spirit. Photo courtesy Colorado Horse Park and by Horse and Ryder Photography.
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By: Kimberlyn Beaudoin Jul 19, 2017
For Immediate Release - Kim Beaudoin for CHP Parker, CO – July 18, 2017- Week six of the Summer In The Rockies Series (SIR) concluded at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) on Sunday, July 16, after another successful week of top hunter, jumper, and equitation competition. Peter Petschenig of Pilot Point, TX, and Con Spirit were victorious in the highlight class of the week on Saturday, July 15, the $80,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix. Petschenig and the 2006 Westphalian gelding (Con Cento x Utah) owned by Petschenig Showjumping, LLC, rose to the top of the class bosting 28 horse and rider combinations, and ended the night with a victory after a jump off time of 53.736 seconds. Kelli Cruciotti of Elizabeth, CO, guided Hadja Van Orshof, owned by Serenity Farm, to second place after completing the jump-off track in 54.772 seconds. Third place was awarded to Mandy Porter of Encinitas, CA, piloting Coral Reef Follow Me II, owned by Coral Reef Ranch, who finished the short track in 55.24 seconds. “He jumped fantastically tonight. He really stepped up to the plate this show, and I’ve only been riding him for about a month. I’ll have to give him back, as he belongs to my fiancé,” laughed Petschenig. “In the jump-off, I just didn’t try too hard. I tried to stay on the inside track and was lucky enough and fast enough, and at the end of the day, that’s what it came down to.” |
Petschenig took over the ride for his fiancé, show jumper Nathalie Cooper, who is expecting a baby in August. He explained, “Nathalie bought him when he was a six-year-old she rode him up to grand prix. I’ve taken over the ride until she gets back in the tack. We started out together at the end of HITS Thermal and we had a little bit of trouble finding our rhythm when starting out. We are doing good now though and I am looking forward to the next couple of shows that I have with him.”
Petschenig and Con Spirit, known as “Henry” in the barn, will take a brief break in August before continuing on to contest the Longines FEI World Cup™ North American League West Coast competitions through the rest of the fall season.
“We will have a little break when the baby comes in August,” said Petschenig. “Then we are going to go on the FEI World Cup™ Tour on the West Coast with Sacramento, Del Mar and Las Vegas. We will see how Sacramento goes and if I have a good horse then maybe I can send it on to more of the FEI World Cup™ classes Canada and go from there. I will take it step by step, but he is jumping great. Maybe he is a championship horse. We’ll find out.”
For more information on The Colorado Horse Park, please visit www.coloradohorsepark.com. Photo Credit ©Horse and Ryder Photography & Cathrin Cammett.
Petschenig and Con Spirit, known as “Henry” in the barn, will take a brief break in August before continuing on to contest the Longines FEI World Cup™ North American League West Coast competitions through the rest of the fall season.
“We will have a little break when the baby comes in August,” said Petschenig. “Then we are going to go on the FEI World Cup™ Tour on the West Coast with Sacramento, Del Mar and Las Vegas. We will see how Sacramento goes and if I have a good horse then maybe I can send it on to more of the FEI World Cup™ classes Canada and go from there. I will take it step by step, but he is jumping great. Maybe he is a championship horse. We’ll find out.”
For more information on The Colorado Horse Park, please visit www.coloradohorsepark.com. Photo Credit ©Horse and Ryder Photography & Cathrin Cammett.
Peter Petschenig and Saint Quentin
Peter Petschenig and Saint Quentin pictured with San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Farias with his family, Carrie Borg with The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, and Lauren Davis with EquiFit
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San Juan Capistrano | APRIL 10, 2017
Peter Petschenig and Saint Quentin Claim $40,000 Spring Classic III Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel April 9, 2017 – San Juan Capistrano – The grassy knoll of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano was filled with fans this Sunday afternoon as a crowd gathered to watch the $40,000 Spring Classic III Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Peter Petschenig galloped to a sweeping victory aboard Saint Quentin in an unbeatable time of 40.24. Thirty-six horse and rider combinations attempted to master the difficult track set by Puerto Rican FEI Course Designer Mauricio Garcia Ballesteros. Sixteen efforts resulted in fallen rails throughout the course, namely at the oxer at fence 8 and the three-stride line, fences 10 and 11, by the in-gate. The time allowed played a crucial role as well, as Ballesteros predicted it would. Eleven riders incurred time faults, two of whom cleared all the fences and were left solely with faults from the clock. Eight entries managed to navigate the 1.45-1.50m course fault-free, and Petschenig piloted three of those eight horses. He finished with unfortunate scores of four faults on two of his three jump-off mounts, but earned the overall win without question on his final attempt with Saint Quentin. “He can be super fast,” Petschenig said of his 14-year-old partner of six years. “I tried to stay on the inside track, but I didn’t force it too hard because the other ones weren’t that extremely fast. Today was lucky.” Petschenig noted with a laugh that he has never jumped a track designed by Ballesteros clear before. Today was a turning point, however, for he managed to pilot three to the jump-off, one of which was double clear. For the win, Petschenig was also awarded a pair of Roeckl Sports riding gloves and EquiFit MultiTeq™ front boots. |