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Chiacchia
Wins National Championship Of Eventing
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Darren
Chiacchia of Springville, NY, and the Timothy Holekamp owned Windfall
(Trakehner: Habicht x Wundermaedel), finished as the top placed
U.S. rider and second over-all to capture the USAE National Championship
of Eventing held at the Foxhall Farm in Douglasville, GA, April
17 – 20.
Phillip
Dutton and Nova Top (Thoroughbred: Ra Nova x Expo Topie) were
in 3rd place entering the stadium jumping phase but with only
4 jumping faults moved up to finish in the top spot to win the
Foxhall CCI***. Nathalie Bouckaert and West Farthing (British
Sport Horse: Triple Sweet x April Folly), owned by Carl Bouckaert,
the leaders throughout dressage and cross country phases, had
8 jumping and 3 time faults to finish in 3rd.
For
complete results visit www.foxhallcup.com
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