Bermuda Riders Clear the Way in CEA Mini Challenge
IslandStats.com
The National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street was the focus of competitive riding as the Bermuda Equestrian Federation (BEF) successfully hosted the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s (CEA) Mini Jumping Challenge alongside the BEF Support Show. Bermuda’s top riders put in strong performances as they bid to secure their places against the region.
In the crucial CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, which determines the island's representation against the rest of the Caribbean, three riders secured notable results. In Class A, Annie Duffin delivered a flawless round aboard Wintermint, recording a Clear Round with an impressive time of 3.34. Moving to Class B, Aurelia Bathgate riding Storm Watch finished their attempt with 10 Penalty Fault Points and a time of 9.01. Concluding the CEA classes, Eliza Steinhoff piloted Cruz is Karma to an outstanding Clear Round in Class C, stopping the clock at 5.28. These results determine the scores that the Bermuda team will carry into the regional competition.
The BEF Support Show provided local riders with a platform to test their skill and speed. The competitive 1.05m Against the Clock with a Jump-Off Class was won by Lily Butler riding Farsi Forza, despite accruing 4 Penalty Fault Points. Sierra Wolffe and Made You Look took second place, finishing with 7 Penalty Fault Points, while Alex McMartin and Hornelli secured third place with 8 Penalty Fault Points.
The 0.95m Against the Clock with a Jump-Off Class was a battle for speed between riders who successfully navigated the course without fault. Ryan Wright and Up Up & Away proved unbeatable, recording a double Clear Round with the fastest time of 28.91 to take the victory. Vee McKey and Harrison also achieved a double Clear Round but had to settle for second place with a time of 31.36. Rounding out the top three was Gemma Carreiro riding Martini on the Rocks; the pair had a Clear First Round but incurred 8 Penalty Fault Points in the second round, finishing in 34.77.
