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Parker, CO – Riders from 12 states from as far away as Washington and Virginia competed in nine divisions at the Colorado Horse Park Three Day Event and Horse Trials. In the Colorado Horse Park CCI**, two-time Olympian Stuart Black made the 24-hour trip from Virginia worthwhile by claiming first place.

Riding his seven year-old Thoroughbred/Holsteiner-cross mare Fleeceworks Starlight in her first two-star, Black finished on his dressage score of 47.6. He was the only rider in the division to have two double clear rounds. “I have a very fancy and special horse in this mare,” said Black. “This weekend was a good challenge for her and she proved she was up to it.” (Stuart and Fleeceworks Starlight are pictured at the right. Christy Cunberworth Photo.)

Finishing second in the CCI** was Black’s student Katherin Fredrick riding in her first two-star event. Fredrick rode her own Thoroughbred gelding Littonian. Sandra Donnelly on Willow rose from seventh after dressage to finish third in the final placings. Fifth place Ashley Demander with Edmund was the top placing Young Rider in this division.

Riders and officials praised the cross-country courses at the Colorado Horse Park, which included several new fences and options. FEI Technical Delegate Roger Haller explained, “This course asks the correct questions of both horse and rider. The problems presented offer valuable experiences to riders as they look to move up. This course just gets better every year.” Rider Cynthia Moore-West was also pleased with the course. “It was fabulous. There are a lot of new jumps. It was hard to make the time and the course was technical and challenging, but it was well put together. It is by far…the best course in this area,” she said.

This year a modified CIC** division was offered. Lynne Partridge and Mister C mastered the division while Cayla Kitayama on Docksider and David Kolman-Leland on his horse Wonder Not finished second and third respectively. (Lynn Partridge and Mister C are pictured at the left. Christy Cunberworth Photo.)

The CCI* Division winners included Lucy Lippon and Kilpatrick in first, Wendy Webb on Hollywood in second and Holly Johnson with The Frenchman in third.

For final results in all nine divisions, please visit the Colorado Horse Park web site at www.coloradohorsepark.com.

The following Press Release re: High Prairie Arrived on June 4th:

Contact: Jennifer Ward
tel: (613) 569-2423

June 4, 2004
For Immediate Release

Canada’s Stuart Black and Fleeceworks Starlight Claim CCI** Colorado

Parker, Colorado – Two-time Canadian Olympian Stuart Black claimed victory in the CCI** High Prairie Three Day Event held May 27-30, 2004, at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO.

Riding Fleeceworks Starlight, Black led the CCI** division from start to finish. Beginning the three phases of competition with a dressage score of 47.60 penalty points, nine points ahead of his nearest rival, Black and the seven-year-old Holsteiner/thoroughbred-cross mare were the only entry in the division to enjoy penalty-free cross-country and show jumping rounds to add nothing to their opening dressage score.

“Fleeceworks Starlight is only seven and this was her first two-star event,” noted Black of his mount who is sponsored by Fleeceworks, designers and manufacturers of high quality sheepskin products for equestrian use. “Competing in Colorado was due to a change in plans, we only decided to go there after the Bromont Three Day Event in Canada was cancelled. As a result, I had the mare prepared for the hilly terrain in Bromont and she handled the change of altitude well due to her high level of fitness.”

The CCI** High Prairie Three Day Event was the first competition at the two-star level that Fleeceworks Starlight has contested. In preparation for her two-star debut, Black and the mare enjoyed a second place finish at the Intermediate level at the Morven Park Spring Horse Trials in Leesburg, VA, at the end of March and, two weeks later, April 10-11, won the Open Intermediate division of the Plantation Field Spring Horse Trials in Unionville, PA.

“She was just outstanding in all three disciplines,” said Black regarding the continuing development of Fleeceworks Starlight whose father is the well-known show jumping sire, Cavalier. “She was very good in dressage, and I was especially pleased with the way she made the time over steeplechase and then the cross-country, we were the only competitors to come home under the time allowed. In the show jumping, which is her strong point, she jumped a foot over everything.”

The trip to the CCI** High Prairie Three Day Event marked the first time that Black had competed at the Colorado Horse Park.

“Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the cross country course, I was not expecting such a competitive course,” noted Black who drove 32 hours from his training base in Bluemont, VA, to attend the event. “Not only was it competitive, it asked a lot of interesting questions and that made it very fun to ride. It was very refreshing and overall, a very good event. We had a great time.”

It was a successful weekend all around for Black. In addition to his victory in the CCI** division, his student of one year, Katherin Fredrick, placed second riding her thoroughbred gelding, Littonian, in her first three day event at the two-star level. Meanwhile, Black’s wife, Momi, finished fourth overall riding Tacoma Longshot. Momi, who gave birth to the couple’s first child, Kayleigh, last August, has only been back in the saddle competitively since April and is aiming for the CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event in October.

Black is currently qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, with two-mounts, his long-time partner, the 11-year-old black English thoroughbred gelding Midnight Magic, and the newly-acquired Fleeceworks Blackout, a nine-year-old black New Zealand thoroughbred gelding. Black owns both horses in partnership with his long-time supporter, Mr. Elkins Wetherill.

A veteran of the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games as well as the 1998 World Equestrian Games, Black is one of Canada’s most accomplished three day eventing athletes. He became the first foreign competitor to win the prestigious Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, claiming victory in 1992 aboard Von Perrier.

Fleeceworks, designers and manufacturers of high quality sheepskin products for equestrian use, sponsor three of Black’s horses – Fleeceworks Pacific Storm, Fleeceworks Starlight and Fleeceworks Blackout. Fleeceworks also sponsors Fleeceworks Mullingar, a former mount of Black’s who is now ridden by his wife and fellow international eventing competitor, Momi. For more information, please visit www.fleeceworks.com.

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CDCTA Results:

Amy Krengel riding Harley D (40.0)won the OI. Sara Smallwood with Regalia (31;5) and Leslie Chelstrom on Brio (42.6 won Sectioms of Advanced.

For complete results please see www.cdcta.com

Fair Hill Int. Horse Trials Results Are Not Yet Available -06-01-04

Mayfest Horse Trials, Lexington, KY

Winners of The Open Preliminary Divisions were:

OP/A: Lauren Woodall, William Penn - 37.5
OP/B: Jane Clapp, TS Maxwell - 34.5
OP/C: Katie Evans (CAN), Tolkien's Strider - 35.5
OP/D: Ann Goodspeed, Decathlete - 34.5

Safely Home!
Posted by Debbie on Mon 31 May, 2004

I hope all of you arrived home safely Sunday after we were forced to cancel the last day of riding. We have never been in that position before, and hope we never are again!

Unfortunately, the weather forecasters were correct, and the severe weather did roll in Sunday afternoon and evening. I am very glad we had all of you safely on the road, or hopefully already home! Mary (organizer) and Bev (office admin) had another memorable interlude in the Four Points Sheraton ballroom/storm shelter, and I spent the day and night in my cellar! Everyone and all the animals are just fine, and as soon as we dry out, we will get busy helping Maggie with the July event!

Check here in the next few days for the results. We hope all of you come see us again!

Debbie Hinkle, Event Secy.

For complete results please see: www.ctevents.net