21.2.2015
| Wellington, FL – February 20, 2015 - The seventh week of the Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour kicked off in its usual fashion-with blazing speeds and top tier competition. Conor Swail and Sharn Wordley faced off on the open turf field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, each fighting a battle against the clock in an attempt to rise to the top of the ranks.Conor Swail (IRL) was the first rider of the day to post a clear round, riding Dillinger, owned by Susan Grange, to the top of the ranks. The trailblazing team has been the talk of the 2015 Turf Tour, winning numerous classes throughout the series. The grey gelding has both scope and speed, and today he proved it once again throughout Nick Granat’s 1.40m Grand Prix track. The duo sped to the time of 31.00 seconds flat to pave the way for an exciting day at IPC.
Today, it would come down to a battle of the best with Swail and Sharn Wordley facing off. Wordley came to IPC with his mind set on beating Swail, “A few weeks ago, he [Popstar Lozonais] was the fastest but we had the last fence down. Conor Swail is always the one to try to beat. I don’t care if I win, as long as today I beat him.”
Wordley did just that, riding Popstar Lozonais to the outstanding time of 30.533 seconds. ‘Poppy’ was able to clear the course, turning quickly and covering the ground with ease as Wordley sliced the turns and even added strides from the first and second obstacles.
Wordley said, “He is really fast. He is just naturally extremely fast because he can turn. It wasn’t even as fast as he could go. I had to add a stride to the combination and I actually added a stride down the second line, and if I had left those out I would have gone faster. He is so quick at turning, so quick in the air, and so quick at moving, that if he is clean, he is generally at the top. He just lands and turns so quickly.”
“I thought the course was good,” Wordley continued. “There was a little more jump out there. It wasn’t tough-It just rode nicely. It was tough enough. It is always hard in this expansive arena, you really need a horse that concentrates a lot, it is a great education.”
Swail continued to hold the second place position throughout the rest of the day, also riding Simba de la Roque to a speedy time of 31.226 seconds to fall just shy of his earlier time and earn the third position behind his second place mount, Dillinger.
Peter Lutz and Carneyhaugh Manx finished in fourth for their time of 32.164 seconds, while Alexander Zetterman snuck into the fifth place with his quick jump off of 32.320 aboard Zidane. Beth Underhill and Viggo followed hot on his heels with a time of 32.792 seconds to round out the top six finishers of the day.
Wordley complimented The Ridge at Wellington for their Wellington Turf Tour series, “I think this is fantastic. I haven’t been to come to it the last couple of years because I didn’t have the horses, and I was aiming for the grand prix at WEF. Now, I have a few more horses that I can spare, and I love it. I will be coming back next year and the year after. It is a great show.”
Week 8 of the Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour will also take place at The International Polo Club, located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington, FL 33414. The show entrance will be off 120th Street between Lake Worth Road and Pierson Road. The Ridge would like to thank Dover Saddlery for their support of the 12-week series as the cooler and banner sponsor, and they would also like to announce their most recent jump sponsor, Panthera, the leaders in wild cat conservation. Panthera joins Hollow Brook Wealth Management and PJ Saddles as the series’ jump sponsors. Meadowbrook Horse Transport will provide transportation to and from the horse show and other locations throughout Wellington for both the Wednesday and Friday events. The transportation is a nominal fee of $50 per horse, and will be calculated into the final show fees. To make a reservation for one of the three pickup times: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. please call Peter Tufano of Meadowbrook Horse Transport at (954) 415-7217, or call Nona Garson at (908) 500-0996. For more information about the Ridge at Wellington please go to www.theridgefarm.com. For up-to-date information please follow the Ridge at Wellington on Facebook. $15,000 1.40M Grand Prix – Table II Sec 2b Low Schooling Jumper 1.10-1.15m Table II, sec 2.2.1 Place Entry Horse Owner Rider Low Schooling Jumper 1.10-1.15m Table II, Sec 2b Medium Schooling Jumper 1.20-1.25m Table Ii,sec 2.2.1 Place Entry Horse Owner Rider Medium Schooling Jumper 1.20-1.25m table II, Sec 2b Place Entry Horse Owner Rider THE RIDGE AT WELLINGTON HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS
The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour offers their popular 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix for its third year, with an open in gate format taking place once a week at beautiful venues throughout Wellington. The Ridge at Wellington Grand Prix Finale will take place March 27, 2015.
The Turf Tour also will host 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers every Wednesday beginning January 7, 2015 and running until March 18, 2015.
Young Jumper Classes and both Children’s/Senior Jumper Classics will find their home intermittently throughout the Wellington Turf Tour, running concurrently with the 1.30-1.35m and 1.40m Jumpers.
The Ridge at Wellington offers Equitation Shows every Tuesday of the month from January 6 – March 23, 2015. There will also be a series of schooling shows at the Ridge at Wellington for all experience levels.
Two USHJA International Hunter Derbies will take place February 6, 2015 and March 20, 2015. What:
The Ridge at Wellington series includes several weeks of competition throughout the Winter Season with USEF Rated Equitation Shows. This winter will also feature five two-day schooling shows. The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour will offer 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers, 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix, Young Jumpers, Children’s/Adult Classics, Masters Jumpers, Junior/Amateur Classics, two hunter derbies and the Pre-Green Incentive Stake. Barn & Show Phone 561-791-1471 | Barn Fax 561-791-1543
Where: The Ridge at Wellington 14415 Palm Beach Pt. Blvd Wellington, FL, 33414
2015 Winter Schedule
Wellington Turf Tour: 1.40 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix
1.30m-1.35m Jumpers:
Young Jumpers:
Low Junior/Amateur, Masters, & Child/Adult Jumper Classics:
USHJA International & National Hunter Derbies/Pre-Green Incentive Stake:
PALM BEACH SERIES – Held at The Ridge at Wellington
December 13-14, January 10-11, February 14-15 and March 13-14
SATURDAY Beginner Equitation Beginner Hunter Suitable Hunter Horse or Pony Low Child/Adult Equitation Low Child/Adult Hunter M&S Bit O Straw Classic Children’s/Adult Equitation Children’s Pony Equitation Children’s Hunter Horse/Pony Adult Hunter Adequan Open Hunter
SUNDAY $500 M&S Child Adult Classic Itty Bitty Jumpers Low Schooling Jumper Medium Schooling Jumper Children’s /Adult Jumper High Schooling Jumper Open Jumper
2015 USEF RATED EQUITATION HORSE SHOWS
January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24
Equisport Insurance USEF Pony Medal WIHS Pony Equitation USEF Adult Equitation Ariat Adult Equitation Farnam (M&S) Adult Medal T.H.I.S. National Children’s Medal Smartpak (M&S) Children’s Medal WIHS Equitation Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search M&S Junior Medal Pessoa USEF Hunter Seat Medal ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Class Phelps Media Group Junior Medal Cedar Street Advisors Adult Medal Information: Text: (908) 500-0996 Website: www.TheRidgeFarm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359668144211383/ Management: Wellington, FL, 33414 (561) 791-1471 (show office) (908) 839-3859 (show cell) (561) 791-1543 (show fax) Email: RidgeShows@aol.com
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