Competitors in the Developing Horse Grand Prix performed their FEI Intermediate II tests on Friday.

Photo – Nora Batchelder and Nova_2024 (Photo Credit:  ©Leslie Potter_US Equestrian)

Nora Batchelder (Williston, Fla.) and Nova (Grand Galaxy Win x Romanova), Carol Glover’s 2015 Oldenburg mare, took the day one lead in the class with a 69.167%.

Hannah Bressler Jaques (Mettawa, Ill.) and Jim (Ferdeaux x Evita), her own 2014 Dutch Warmblood gelding, earned a 66.765% from the judges to finish in second place.

Jane Karol (Concord, Mass.) and Vioretta (Vivaldi x Loreana), her own 2015 Oldenburg mare, were very close behind with a 66.617%.

The 2024 FOC takes place Aug. 19-25, at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. Competition takes place in two arenas and will be broadcast on USEF Network. Bookmark the FOC event page on USEF.org for the latest coverage of this year’s show.

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