The American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) announced today the results of the three Dressage Young Horse Finals, which were recently held to select the U.S. five and six year-old dressage horses that will represent the United States at the World Breeding Championship in Verden, Germany, August 8-11, 2001. A minimum qualifying score of 65% was required to enter into these finals.

According to the AHSA selection criteria, the minimum score required to advance to the World Breeding Championship is 75%. Based on the results of the finals, one U.S. entry achieved the minimum score and is eligible to attend. The U.S. wild card option is yet to be determined.

Dressage at DG Bar – Fresno, CaliforniaMay 10-12, 2001 5 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – Omar Rider – Jackie Ahl-Eckhaus Owner – Jackie Ahl-Eckhaus71.667% Reserve Champion Horse – Pik’s Pride Rider – Jennifer Hoffman Owner – JenniferHoffman 69.487% 6 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – Waterford Rider – Judi Miller Owner – Judi Miller 68.586% Reserve Champion Horse – Feleciano Rider – Jan Ebeling Owner- New Horizons Dressage 66.667%

Dressage at Lamplight – Wayne, Illinois May 25-27, 2001 5 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – San Remo Rider – Yvonne Barteau Owner – Elite European Sport Horses77.051% Reserve Champion Horse – Don Giovanni Rider – Leanne Zolldan Owner – Julie Olson68.077%6 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – Rebecca H Rider – Terrie D. Foley Owner – Terrie D. Foley 64.040%

Capitol Dressage Classic – Raleigh, North Carolina June 1-3, 2001 5 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – Wincenzo Rider – Romy Tota Owner – Romy Tota 73.21% Reserve Champion Horse – Obadiah Rider – Karen Karkow Owner – Judith Donaldson70.64% 6 Year Old FinalsChampion Horse – Wendelstern Rider – Dennis Callin Owner – Eleanor Eltoft 71.41% Reserve Champion Horse – Neruda Rider – Michael BarisoneOwner – Jane Suwalsky67.88% Related LinksYvonne Barteau and Hannoverian San Remo Top American Young Horse Field[#29010 override=”Information on AHSA Young Horse Tests” title=”Information on AHSA Young Horse Tests”]