TAMPA, FL - March 30, 2001 - US Equestrian Team Rookie, Molly Ashe of Wellington, FL, rode the Selle Frances, Folle De Lui, to victory in the $10,000 Sheraton Open Jumper Classic at the Cosequin Winter EquestrianFestival on Friday. Ashe the last to go and one of only four double clear rounds out of a starting field of 39,crossing the timers in 33.983 seconds. Daughter of Olympians Frank and Mary Chapot, Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ finished just behind Ashe in 34.45 seconds aboard the 11 year-old thoroughbred, Sundance Kid, followed by, Laura Steffee, who finished in 34.714 seconds up on Perle.

Action continues this week at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center,
Florida State Fairgrounds as horses and ridersprepare for the 2001 $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational on March 31, 2001at Raymond James Stadium, a no holds barred competition of 30 of the bestequestrians in the world. The entire 2000 Olympic Team, Margie Engle, Laura Kraut, Lauren Hough and Nona Garson havequalified for the event. For tickets call Ticketmaster 813-287-8844.