Amy Ramsdell of Carthage, riding for owner Nancy Piscopo of McLendon Hills, put a lock on the lower-level series championship with Dedericka II.
The petite Hannoverian mare earned an impressive 80.5 percent in her second outing under the training of Linda Hoover of West End.
“It was a nice improvement from her first test, and also from the last show,” said Ramsdell. “I felt that my riding was steadier. If I ride her right, she’s right there.”
Ramsdell has been working with the mare since November. “I really appreciate everyone’s help and support. It’s great having the opportunity to show this horse.”
Ramsdell and Dedericka were edged out of first place in the intro B test by Debby Fulks of Vass and her new 4-year-old gelding Odin in the horse’s debut.
Nan Pieroni of Seven Lakes was a show stopper with her new mount Juneau.
The horse’s amazing athletic abilities attracted a crowd for their debut in the FEI (international) class.
Eventers
Carthage trainer Caroline Dowd posted the highest score (69.5 percent) in the most difficult event test (Advanced C) with her Raw Deal. Chris Padgett of Southern Pines topped the largest class, novice C open, with Cosy Lathrop’s Thoroughbred gelding Fast Activation.
Juniors
Junior riders Stephanie Gibson of Vass and Andrew Diemer of Raeford are vying for the series championship in the event division. True to form, they both won a class Sunday. Gibson rides her large pony Risky Business, and Diemer is piloting a new Thoroughbred gelding Bossa Nova.
Diana Simpson of Southern Pines, and her new Dutch mare In Fashion won their junior class in their dressage debut at training level.
Briana Owen, 18, of Vass has successfully re-trained her eventer Sutterby Good to the white rectangle to win the upper-level test of choice.
RESULTS
INTRO A: 1. Dedericka II (owner: Nancy Piscopo) (80.5%) Amy Ramsdell, 2. Kyle (65.5) Annie Brittin, 3. Archie (60) Denis Glaccum, 4. Clonmel (59) Denis Glaccum.
INTRO B: 1. Odin (69.5) Debby Fulks, 2. Dedericka II (61.9), 3. Dodge or Ram It (54.7) Jessica Landreth, 4. Trouvere (51.9) Deborah Ferrero.
TRAINING 1 OPEN: 1. Ultimatum (71.8) Robin Brueckmann, 2. Fulmer Free Expression (64.5) Sarah Gillespie, 3. On Parade (64.5) Diana Hoberecht, 4. Olivia (60) Dawn Weniger.
TRAINING 1 JUNIOR: 1. In Fashion (62.2) Diana Simpson, 2. Dodge or Ram It (50), 3. Black Irish Charm (45.9) Claire Holly.
TRAINING 2 OPEN: 1. Ultimatum (70.3), 2. Armagnac (69.2) Laura MacNair, 3. Risky Business (65) Stephanie Gibson, 4. Flashdance (64.6) Doreen Sullivan.
TRAINING 3-4: 1. Armagnac (70), 2. Spring Shaman (65.7) Jodie Robbins, 3. Rispino (63.8) Nina Hatcher, 4. Carolina Moonlight (62.6) Marcie Quist.
FIRST LEVEL TEST 1: 1. Welle (69.2) Jeanne Karver, 2. Lolita (58.5) Robb Pritchard, 3. Cody (57.0) Bethann Morison, 4. Wendemere (55.5) Elizabeth Moore.
FIRST 2: 1. Welle (66.7), 2. Pip (66.1) Jean DeVenny, 3. FWF Fire Emblem (60.5) Hannah Brown, 4. Magic Moon (57.0) Peggy McCutchen.
FIRST 3-4: 1. Sundance Mirage (71.3) Rebecca Nelles, 2. Pip (67.1), 3. General Grant (66.9) Cindy Paules, 4. Carte Blanche (58.5) Elizabeth Moore.
SECOND LEVEL TEST 1: 1. Sundance Mirage (68.4) Rebecca Nelles, 2. Foothills Waterman (68.1) Jennifer Beyer, 3. Dragon’s Magic (62.3) Devin Duffy, 4. Rain or Shine (61.0) Jean Devenny.
SECOND LEVEL 2-4: 1. Rain or Shine (65.1), 2. Tamelia (64.1) Barbara Simpson, 3. Foothills Waterman (61.0), 4. Dragon’s Magic (58.6).
THIRD AND FOURTH LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE: 1. Sutterby Good (60.8) Briana Owen, 2. Hawker Hurricane (60) Bobbie Mudge, 3. Bromont’s Candidate (56.7) Bobbie Mudge, 4. Work of Art (50.4) Sue Weir.
FEI TEST OF CHOICE: 1. O’Neill (60.5) Karen Bates, 2. Juneau (58.5) Nan Pieroni, 3. Richmond (57) Robin Brueckmann.
ADVANCED TEST C: 1. Raw Deal (69.5) Caroline Dowd.
TRAINING LEVEL EVENT TEST OF CHOICE: 1. Doubledown Jet (69) Karen McPherson, 2. Ben (60) Brittany Siler, 3. Integrity (59) Denise Adomines, 4. Phoenix II (58.5) Caroline Dowd.
NOVICE TEST D: 1. Bossa Nova (63.5) Andrew Diemer, 2. Stix By Me (62) Ashley Kidd, 3. Codiac Moment (57) Jordan West.
NOVICE C JUNIOR: 1. Risky Business (69) Stephanie Gibson, 2. Stix By Me (68.5), 3. Bossa Nova (64), 4. Sweet Dreams (63.5) Mikaela Kantorowski.
NOVICE C OPEN: 1. Fast Activation (64, owner: Cosy Lathrop) Chris Padgett, 2. Whata memory (63.5) Susan Huff, 3. Rehoboth (63) Denis Glaccum, 4. Rehoboth (62.5).
