The Vaz brothers, Justin and Jonathon, topped the FEI World Dressage Challenge on Wednesday at the Kingston Polo Club, Caymanas Estates in Jamaica. Both are students at Hillel Academy.
Justin, who is preparing for possible selection (show jumping) to the first-ever Youth Olympics in Singapore in August, won the preliminary adult level aboard CASSANOVA. He had an overall percentage of 65.517 to finish ahead of Heidi Lalor (65.345) riding RUM AND COKE, Briana Schwapp third aboard TRELAWNY (64.138) and Susan Wates on MISS FRAN fourth with 62.759 in a field of 10 competitors.
Justin, 17, also topped the Elementary Adult Level Level with 63.08 per cent aboard SHABBA RANKS, who in recent years has been his customary horse in both dressage and show jumping events.
On Wednesday February 17th Bermuda’s equestrians will be participating in the 2010 FEI World Dressage Challenge, it is anticipated that Bermuda will have a strong group of riders; a few of the expected entrants are Dawn Fox and Lancelot competing in the Elementary and Medium Levels, Ashley Gibbs and Landtango competing in the Elementary and Preliminary Levels, Paula George and Wiriana competing at the Prix St Georges Level and Suzette Sailsman and Wiriana competing at the Medium Level.
The Bermuda group now know how many points they are facing to take the lead.
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