Today featured the final qualifying events for tomorrow’s Final Four competitions at the Spruce Meadows “Skyliner” Tournament. The rain fell near the end of the 1.40m Mullen Group Income Fund Junior/Amateur Grand Prix. The weather, however failed to dampen the competition as rides only got better in the showers.
Andrew Welles was the first rider to go clear in the afternoon’s competition and for a while it looked like he would hold on to the lead without a jump-off. With only five riders to go Alfredo Miguel Trevino (MEX) entered the ring on his gelding Copernico, the pair dominated the course with a clear round. Katherine Bardis (USA) followed that performance with a clear of her own on her mare Lady Like.
The rain was coming down heavily during the jump-off but it seemed to have little effect on these young riders as they all rode exceptionally well. First in was Andrew Welles who finished with four faults. Next in was Alfredo Miguel Trevino. He rode clear and fast (45.90). Last to go was Katherine Bardis. To win she would have to ride clear with an even faster time. The young American did just that showing the boys how it’s done with a time of 44.18.
Tomorrow is the final day of the Spruce Meadows “Skyliner” Tournament. The day will feature the Final Four in each of the five divisions from ponies to 1.40m. Riders will ride their horses and those of their competitors through four rounds. This gives fans, competitors and sponsors an opportunity to see good horsemanship, sportsmanship and jumping ability.
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