Michelle Lobsinger won the training two-phase by resting on her dressage score with her young pinto gelding Forrest Jump.
Whataman Sam appears to be enjoying his career change from the race track, holding his early lead through all phases to capture the novice win. But Foxtrack rider Rachel Hudson and Jackie’s Copper, third place at this event, ended up season’s champs at Novice.
Another Foxtrack rider, Lani Hester, claimed a home field advantage and won the pre-novice series championship with her Classic Blend. They finished fourth on Saturday behind winner Beth Roy and Isaac’s Light.
Maiden series champion Robin Ainsworth and Impressive Zandalee rested on their dressage score for a final win Saturday.
Ainsworth, from Morehead City, drives four hours to compete at Foxtrack.
“There are no series for horse and riders just starting, so it’s worth the drive to compete,” said Ainsworth. “Especially with such a relaxed, fun atmosphere. It’s icing on the cake to win the maiden championship!”
RESULTS
TRAINING TWO-PHASE: 1. Forrest Jump (45) Michelle Lobsinger, 2. Restin (51) Will Fisher.
NOVICE HORSE TRIALS: 1. Whataman Sam (33.5) Susan Lehman, 2. Coltrane (48.5) Erin Stormont, 3. Jackie’s Copper (54) Rachel Hudson, 4. Ragass Gloves 3rd (94.5) Suda McNeill, 5. Uprising (96.5) Tina McKenzie, 6. Ibn (103.2) Morgan Douglas.
PRE-NOVICE SENIOR: 1. Isaac’s Light (40.5) Beth Roy, 2. Allela (42) Barbara Sullivan, 3. Gone To Carolina (44) Melissa Andersen, 4. Classic Blend (44.5) Lani Hester, 5. Quincy (48.2) Paul Dalpe, 6. Glass Slipper (53.5) Arlene Bearak.
PRE-NOVICE JUNIOR A: 1. Aravis (37) Amelia Pate, 2. Lee Jay Special (43) Tyler James, 3. Summerdream (45.5) Daniell Sedlak, 4. My Arch Rival (54) Emily Cox, 5. Action Jackson (80.5) Adrienne Cauble, 6. Dickens (88.5) Laura White.
PRE-NOVICE JUNIOR B: 1. Dakota Daydream (41.5) Hayley Smith, 2. Stix By Me (45) Ashley Kidd, 3. Sandy (46.5) Brittany Bridges, 4. Moon Pie (52.5) Suzanne Jasmine, 5. What A Wiz (74.5) Emily Pate.
OPEN MAIDEN: Mr. Sunny D’Lite (35.7) Sarah Dabolt, 2. Tattletale (87.4) Cindy Adcock.
SENIOR MAIDEN: 1. Impressive Zandalee (36.6) Robin Ainsworth, 2. Sprite (45.7) Laura Cullins.
JUNIOR MAIDEN A: 1. Aly’s Abram (35.5) Alyson Resh, 2. Sweet Dreams (36.5) Mikaela Kantorowski, 3. Scootin On Up (114.5) Alexis Marie Porter.
JUNIOR MAIDEN B: 1. Nicolette (32) Ellen O’Brien, 2. Princess Trillium (40.5) Sara Catherine Mogy, 3. Cherokee Chief (44) Zoe Bennett, 4. Donotto (45.6) Lauren Vezzosi, 5. Carousel Girl (71.6) Elizabeth Wheeler.
