NEWS FROM THE 2001 COSEQUIN WINTER EQUESTRIAN
FESTIVAL
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
DUMBO DE CHAPELLE FLIES
WELLINGTON, FL -- FEBRUARY 9 -Dumbo De
Chappelle, the 9 year-old gelding who just last week captured the Bayer/USET
Gold Coast Classic, once again proved he can fly. Teamed with Amateur Rider,
Colin Syquia of Forrest Hills, IL, the dynamic duo flew over the 12 obstacle
course with a double-clean ride and blistering time of 29.96 seconds, besting a
field of 34 starters in the Kilkenny Internationale Modified Jumper
Competition. Second place went to 2000 Olympian Margie Goldstein-Engle of
Wellington, FL on board her Olympic mount, Hidden Creek's Perin with a time of
32.05 seconds. Just splits from Engle to garner third position was Ainsley
Vince up on Kafka with double-clear rounds and a time of 32.85 seconds.
Show Jumping action continues this weekend at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
on Pierson Road in Wellington with the Kilkenny Classic on Saturday, and the
$75,000 Kilkenny Internationale Cup, a member event of the American Grand Prix
Association Series of Show Jumping on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for
seniors, children under 12 admitted free. Call 561.793.5867 for more
information.
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