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NEWS FROM THE 2001 COSEQUINâ WINTER
EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
MINIKUS CAPTURES OPEN JUMPER COMPETITION AT AGA
CHAMPIONSHIPS
WELLINGTON, FL - April 4, 2001 - World Cup
Veteran, Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL rode the 12 year-old chestnut mare,
Pandora, to victory in the Open Speed Competition at the American Grand Prix
Association Show Jumping Championships the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club on
Wednesday. Minikus bested the starting field of 24 turning in double clear
rounds and the fastest time of 61.796 seconds. 1998 AGA Rider of the Year,
McLain Ward of Brewster, NY cleared the jump-off track in 62.443 seconds aboard
the 11 year-old Dutch bred gelding, 4 Seasons, followed by Katie Prudent who
finished in 62.481 seconds up on Belladonna.
Show jumping action continues on Thursday during the AGA Championships at the
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, gates open at 8:00am. Tickets are available at
the gate for Thursday's competition: $6 for adults, $4 for students and
seniors, children under 12 admitted free.
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