In the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, Cynthia Screnci (Boca Raton, Fla.) and Sir Chipoli, the 2007 Dutch Warmblood she co-owns with Volado Farms, moved into the top spot on the leaderboard after the FEI Para Grand Prix A Test today.

Photo – Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli. (©SusanJStickle.com)

Current Standings:

• Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli
• Holly Bergay and Niguel
• Elle Woolley and Deucalion
• Andie Sue Roth and Aniko

Full Results

From the Mixed Zone:

Take us through your test today.

Cynthia Screnci: We had a good test today. It was very solid. It was very smooth. Those are the things we’ve been working on with him. He’s an ex-Grand Prix horse, so one of the things that we really want to do is work on our simple changes because Grand Prix horses get confused with simple changes. That’s something that we’re really working on, making them smooth and prompt so I was very, very pleased with him today.

How does he feel in this atmosphere?

CS: He’s a pro. He goes into the ring and even if there are things outside the ring that may light him up a bit, as soon as he walks into that ring, he just takes a deep breath and says, “I know what I’m here for, and let’s do it.” I’m really blessed to have him.

What are your expectations going into tomorrow’s test?

CS: We’re not changing a stinking thing! I’m really so happy with the way he went today, and everything that we’ve been working on is just coming through and so we’re sticking to the plan.

Full Schedule and Results

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