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The 2022 Florida Combined Driving Season starts at the Black Prong Equestrian Village, January 13-16, with the American Driving Society Combined Test and Combined Driving Event.

Gomez Molina felt that Ulises de Ymas gained strength since their last competition in October and being in the outdoor stadium was an advantage for his horse, who was more nervous in the indoor arena.

Power was the word of the night for Ashley Holzer, who attributed that as the reason she and Havanna increased their freestyle score by almost three percent since October’s CDI at WEC.

“My team plays a huge part. My owners are here to watch this evening, and without them I wouldn’t be able to be riding Explosion W over the last few years.

“The stadium is amazing,” she said, “but she’s not used to this. She’s hasn’t been to any big, huge venues ever, other than Global. There was a little bit of tension, but I was really happy with my ride. It was probably on my part too.

We have to get out at horse shows where they have great venues like this, where we can see what our horse will do. Europeans show pretty much every weekend, and we don’t have that luxury here.

The first of the series which is offering prize money was held November 17-18, starting with the Combined Test on the 17, and the Derby on the 18. Licensed Driving Judge Marcie Quist officiated at the inaugural event, coming from Southern Pines, NC.

Combined Driving Judge and official, Marcie Quist, on her return to Black Prong, Equestrian Village for the inaugural Combined Test and Driving Derby Series.

Brook Ledge Inc, a family-owned company since 1955, is proud of their professional drivers who manage the delivery of valuable equines, from Kentucky Derby winners to four-legged family members.