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Two Champions “Three-Peat” as Breed Show Wraps Up
Friday, September 25, 2009
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In the ISR Oldenburg divisions, Linda Santomenna’s yearling colt BW-Raphael, a Royal Prince son out of Ariane, took the Two and Under title with a 74.80%, while Marissa Burton’s six-year-old Warsteiner daughter Windlass won the Three and Older group with a 76.40%. Summit Sporthorses’ yearling filly Popstar, by Popeye out of Faschon, finished first in the Sport Pony class with a 72.60%.
Maryanna Haymon had a big day with her horses winning both Hanoverian classes. The Two Years and Under class was claimed with an 80.20% by her filly Duet MF, by [#25236 override="Don Principe" title="Don Principe"] out of Rotina. The Three Years and Older class was won by Haymon’s mare Fuerst Dancer MF, by Fuerst Heinrich out of EM Rotina, who earned an 80.80%.

This was the second year for a Nokota Horse class at Dressage at Devon, sponsored by the Friends of the Nokota Horse Conservancy. These native horses, descended from those ridden by Plains tribes and still in need of protection and preservation, are gathering a small but growing—and, as the audience demonstrated, enthusiastic—group of supporters. Twelve-year-old winner Mickey Blue Eyes’ distinctive white-and-black coloring grabbed immediate crowd interest, and the gelding’s performance earned a 70.10 from judge Janine Malone. Owner Dorothy Bettle, of Blue Goose Stables in nearby Cochranville, says he loves kids and foals, does tricks, and even paints the occasional T-shirt, earning him the name “Mickeyangelo”. She adds, “He’s perfect for me. We’re together forever.”

Williams spoke about his special relationship with the black mare Rocher and shared some of the pair’s experience around the world. “The Forum was well-received and a big success,” said Anne Moss, Forum Coordinator, of the event. “People were excited to have George sign their posters.”
Another Dressage at Devon tradition is the Saturday evening Boxholder’s Box Decorating Contest, which will be judged by local broadcaster Scott Palmer. Dubarry will donate a pair of their famous Galway boots to the winner.
Deborah Lyons for Equestrian Sports Promotions with Additional Reporting by Christine DeHerrera
Photos by Hoofprints Images
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