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For Immediate Release:Written by: Lindsay McCall for the USPEAPhotos by: Lindsay McCall

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Media Contact: Hope Hand3940 Verde Vista Drive

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C o n s i s t e n c y i s K e y a t G o l d C o a s t D r e s s a g eO p e n e r C P E D I 3 *

Wellington, FL -January 21, 2012 - Consistency continues for para-equestrian dressageriders at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3* held at the Jim Brandon EquestrianCenter. Saturday was the Individual Test competition and the second day to earn anindividual qualifying score for the 2012 Paralympics. Para-Equestrians from Canada,Ireland, Finland, Japan, Mexico, Bermuda, and the United Sates challenged each other andthemselves in front of international judges Carlos Lopes (POR), Hanneke Gerritsen (NED),and Marc Urban (BEL). Multiple riders achieved their qualifying scores above the 60%

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mark including a brand new para-equestrian dressage rider from the United States.

In Grade Ia Jody Schloss of Canada and Inspector Rebus maintained her lead from theTeam Test with a 70.583% on Saturday's Individual Test. Just behind Jody was the Fresianstallion Niekele fan Busenitz with Laurietta Oakleaf in the irons scoring a 65.083%. Laurietta moved from a Grade II to a grade Ia this week based on her classificationevaluation. Laurietta explained, "I am happy that I was revaluated this week to a Iahowever, I only had 24 hours to learn the new tests for this weekend. The change has mademe less tired and I have regained my confidence." For Laurietta her goals may be a littleeasier to achieve now with recent sponsors Ohio Horseman's Council and Nutrena whohave stepped up to make her goals achievable. Following Laurietta for the third position inGrade Ia was Kim Decker aboard Dasher's Destiny from the United States, Bermuda riderAlexander Mitchell aboard Guiness Maskell, and Japan rider Mina Chinju on NTECManchada who earned her qualifying score in the Individual Test competition rounded outGrade Ia.

Jody Schloss (CAN) and Inspector Rebus


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Laurietta Oakleaf (USA)and Niekele Van Busenitz

Kim Decker (USA) and Dasher's Destiny


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Minna Chinju (JPN) and NTEC Manchada

After achieving a top score on NTEC Jabriel on Thursday, United States Grade Ib riderJonathan Wentz captured the blue aboard NTEC Richter Scale with a 69.275%. "Richterwas awesome," expressed Jonathan. "I was hit hard during the first day of competition dueto a lack of energy in my test. So I went flat out during the Individual Test and it payed off.In the Freestyle Test I plan on throttling it back a little bit and creating more impulsion withforward movement."

He continued, "My other ride, NTEC Jabriel is a completely different horse from Richter. Richter takes all of my energy and NTEC Jabriel could fly forward in an instant. Herequires absolute precision to keep him on the verticle and supple. I am looking forward tocompeting with both horses next week and I hope to break the 70% mark all three days."


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Jonathan Wentz (USA) and NTEC Richter Scale

Jonathan Wentz (USA) and NTEC Jabriel


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Ashley Gowanlock (CAN) and Ferdonia 2

Just on the heels of Jonathan was Canada rider Ashley Gowanlock with new mountFerdonia 2. In 2011, fellow teammate and owner of Ferdonia 2, Lauren Barwick was ridingFerdonia 2 but the mount seemed perfect for Ashley who has graciously accepted theexcellent Oldenburg for 2012 competition.

Lauren Barwick continues with her chestnut mare dominating Grade II for two days. Thepair achieved consistent scores above 70% with a 70.159% in the Team Test competitionand a 71.667% in the Individual Test. As a Team Canada member Lauren continues tocontribute to Canada's lead in the Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*. However, USAGrade II rider Dr. Dale Dedrick and her Hanoverian Bonifatius followed for second and aredefinitely a duo to watch out for. In third for Grade II was 2008 Paralympian Rebecca Hartand Lord Ludger, owned by Jessica Ransehousen. Rebecca brought two mounts to Floridain hopes of gaining more mileage, earning top scores for the team, and to sharpen herrelationship and communication with both horses. Rebecca explained, "Both horses arerelatively new mounts this year. I have been very proud of Lord Ludger this weekend and Iam especially pleased with Hugh Knows. We have been working on adjusting from the legcue to utilizing the whip as the cue and Hugh has been great. He was a little tense in theIndividual Test so I think we just need a little more mileage to increase ourcommunication."


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Lauren Barwick (CAN) and Off to Paris

Dale Dedrick and Bonifatius


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Rebecca Hart (USA) and Lord Ludger

Hugh Knows, owned by Jacqueline Mars, began as an eventer with Karen'O Connor. FromKaren to junior Jess Brumfield Hugh has consistently achieved excellent scores. With hisnew job as Rebecca Hart's mount Rebecca has been working to attain top results andconsistency over the next two weeks.

Rebecca Hart (USA) and Hugh Knows

She continued, "I feel very lucky to be able to work with these newer horses under ourteam coach who is also my personal coach, Missy Ransehousen. We have a really goodrelationship where we can bounce things off each other to figure out what is going to get


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the best results. I also feel lucky to have such a support system because without them Icould not do this. I am very thankful to Jessica (Ransehousen) who own Lord Ludger,Jacqueline Mars, and everyone who believes in our discipline.

Grade II continued with Mexico rider Fernanda Otheguy in fifth aboard Katherine Butler'sWelsh pony, It's Mister Merlot. Behind Fernanda was new Grade II rider, MargaretMcIntosh and Idalgo, owned by Janis Smith. As a brand new para-equestrian Margaret hada wonderful test earning her a qualifying score for the 2012 USEF Paralympic SelectionTrials. Elizabeth Pigott and Whitney's Willow fell in behind Margaret. Elizabeth noted, "Ijust started riding this horse in May and I am working on getting to know my horse moreand building a relationship so he trusts me more. In the short time he has come a very longway." Rounding out the Grade II competition was Charlotte Bathlon and Sportsfield Twist.

Fernada Otheguy (MEX) It's Mister Merlot


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Margaret McIntosh (USA) and Idalgo

Elizabeth Pigott (USA) Whitney's Willow


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Charlotte Bathlon (USA) and Sportsfield Twist

In Grade III Eleanor Brimmer captured the blue with her 12 year old Holsteiner gelding,Carino H. Eleanor imported Carino H in summer 2011 and within a short time period theyare continuing to improve their performances at each show.

Eleanor Brimmer (USA) and Carino H

Finishing the CPEDI3* were the Grade IV para-equestrian dressage riders. James Dwyerand Orlando from Ireland once again secured the top placing with a 70.753%. BehindJames was Mary Jordan with her home-bred mare P. Sparrow Socks.

With consistent test results in each of the five grades, riders enter into Sunday's Freestylecompetition at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*. Following the Freestyle


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competition will be the presentation of awards.

James Dwyer (IRE) and Orlando

Mary Jordan and P. Sparrow Socks

January 21, 2012 Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3* Wellington, FLJudges: Carlos Lopes (POR), Hanneke Gerritsen (NED), and Marc Urban (BEL)

Results: Placing, Name, Name of Horse, Total Score

Grade 1a1. Jody Schloss, Inspector Rebus, 70.583 (CAN)


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2. Laurietta Oakleaf, Niekele fan Busenitz, 65.083 (USA)3. Kim Decker, Dasher's Destiny, 63.833 (USA)4. Alexander Mitchell, Guiness Maskell, 62.917 (BER)5. NTEC Manchada, Mina Chinju 60.833 (JPN)6. Robyn Andrews, Ravallo Son, 59.000 (CAN)7. Robyn Andrews, Fancianna, 56.000 (CAN)

Grade 1b1. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Richter Scale, 69.275 (USA)2. Ashley Gownlock, Fredonia 2, 68.986 (CAN)3. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Jabriel, 68.551 (USA)4. Katja Karjalainen, Hidden Creek Jones, 64.783 (FIN)5. Jaana Kivimaki, Sarona, 61.232 (FIN)

Grade II1. Lauren Barwick, Off to Paris, 70.159 (CAN)2. Dale Dedrick, Bonifatius, 67.381 (USA)3. Rebecca Hart, Lord Ludger, 66.349 (USA)4. Fernanda Otheguy, It's Mr. Mister Merlot, 64.683 (MEX)5. Rebecca Hart, Hugh Knows, 62.619 (USA)6. Margret McIntosh, Idalgo, 62.063 (USA)7. Elizabeth Pigott, Whitney's Willow, 61.508 (USA)8. Charlotte Bathlon, Sportsfield Twist, 58.730 (USA)

Grade III1. Eleanor Brimmer, Carino H, 59.556 (USA)

Grade IV1. James Dwyer, Orlando, 70.753 (IRE)2. Mary Jordan, P Sparrow Socks, 64.624 (USA)3. Lynne Pool, Vasco E, 64.086 (CAN)4. Lynee Pool, Fisbee, 63.925 (CAN)5. Madison Lawson, McGuire, 63.925 (CAN)6. Mary Jordan, Sebastian, 62.742 (USA)

January 19, 2012 Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3* Wellington, FLJudges: Carlos Lopes (POR), Hanneke Gerritsen (NED), and Marc Urban (BEL)

Results: Placing, Name, Name of Horse, Total Score

Grade 1a


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1. Jody Schloss, Inspector Rebus, 67.157 (CAN)2. Laurietta Oakleaf, Niekele fan Busenitz, 63.529 (USA)3. Robyn Andrews, Fancianna, 62.745 (CAN)4. Kim Decker, Dasher's Destiny, 62.157 (USA)5. Alexander Mitchell, Guiness Maskell, 61.863 (BER)6. Robyn Andrews, Ravallo Son, 61.471 (CAN)7. NTEC Manchada, Mina Chinju 56.275 (JPN)

Grade 1a1. Ashley Gownlock, Fredonia 2, 70.985 (CAN)2. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Jabriel, 69.381 (USA)3. Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Richter Scale, 66.212 (USA)4. Jaana Kivimaki, Sarona, 63.636 (FIN)5. Katja Karjalainen, Hidden Creek Jones, 63.409 (FIN)

Grade II1. Lauren Barwick, Off to Paris, 71.667 (CAN)2. Dale Dedrick, Bonifatius, 69.318 (USA)3. Rebecca Hart, Lord Ludger, 69.048 (USA)4. Rebecca Hart, Hugh Knows, 65.714 (USA)5. Fernanda Otheguy, It's Mister Merlot, 64.921 (MEX)6. Elizabeth Pigott, Whitney's Willow, 63.651 (USA)7. Margret McIntosh, Idalgo, 61.905 (USA)8. Charlotte Bathlon, Sportsfield Twist, 57.460 (USA)

Grade III1. Eleanor Brimmer, Carino H, 57.531 (USA)

Grade IV1. James Dwyer, Orlando, 68.750 (IRE)2. Lynne Pool, Vasco E, 64.427 (CAN)3. Lynee Pool, Fisbee, 63.958 (CAN)4. Madison Lawson, McGuire, 63.958 (CAN)5. Mary Jordan, Sebastian, 63.333 (USA)6. Mary Jordan, P Sparrow Socks, 62.135 (USA)

For more information about the Gold Coast Dressage Opener please visit www.gcdafl.orgor contact Noreen O'Sullivan (561) 714-9026.

Photo Credit: 2012 Gold Coast Dressage Association Festival CPEDI3* in Wellington, FL at the Jim BrandonEquestrian Center. Photo © Lindsay Y McCall for the United States Para-Equestrian Association.


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About United States Para-Equestrian Association: The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, na9onal federa9on board members, and equestrian enthusiasts. The associa9on gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in thePara-‐Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages para-‐athletes to par9cipate in all disciplines under thepara-‐equestrian umbrella. The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federa9on (USEF) which serves as theNa9onal Governing Body for the equestrian sport. This rela9onship between the USPEA and USEF is toencourage para-‐equestrian compe9tors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and getinvolved with the en9re equestrian sport. Ul9mately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the para-‐equestrian discipline. From growth in thenumber of par9cipants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved. From local horse shows to interna9onal Olympic Games, the USPEA will provide para-‐equestrians theknowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPEA connects with the Interna9onal Olympic CommiPee(IOC), the Federa9on Equestre Interna9onale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federa9on (USDF), and USEFwhich provides Para-‐Equestrians the top equestrian resources. In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply fundingto the Para-‐Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federa9on(USEF). For more informa9on about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President: Hope Handby e-‐mail: [email protected] or by phone: (610)356-‐6481. To view an online version of this press release please visit: hPp://uspea.org/?p=23

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