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Jan Byyny entered the Show Jumping phase of the Jersey Fresh CCI*** with Task Force in first place, 9.1 faults ahead of Bonnie Mosser and Close The Deal, and with Waterfront in second place, 4.6 faults ahead of Bonnie.

Jan jumped early with Waterfront who turned in one of only two Show Jumping double clears (Jonathan Holling rode the other with Direct Merger.). Jan was guaranteed the win even before Task Force jumped. Waterfront also won the prize for the horse that finished closest to the Optimum Time on the Cross Country. (Jan and Waterfront are pictured at the right.)

Waterfront was sent to the Holding Box at Sunday morning's Final Veterinary Examination. Jan explained, "He hit (a square corner at) the Boathouse. He had a laceration on the front of his right hind pastern. (Jan indicated with her fingers that it was about two and a half inches long and about three quarters of an inch deep.) We put staples in it last night and then took them out later as they were hurting him. After that he lay down and rested. I think they (the veterinarians) just wanted to be sure it wasn't on a joint. (They took him to holding to look at the cut carefully and then passed him.)

Bonnie and Close The Deal had one rail, at the last fence, for four faults with no time faults and a final score of 75.5. Therefore Jan could be first and second if Task Force could have two rails or less down. (Bonnie and Close The Deal are pictured at the left above during the Victory Gallop.)

Task Force rose to the occasion (no pun intended) had only one rail down to finish first on 66.6 - appropriately tomorrow is 06-06-06; Waterfront was second with a score of 66.9; and Close The Deal was third on 75.5. (Jan and Task Force's picture appears in the Results Section at the end of this report.)

Jan commented, "I think the sport (for me) is on a long steady course. I've been waiting a long time for this. I don't know which is better this (winning Jersey Fresh) or getting the Pink Coat. (The coat worn by American competitors who officially represent the USEF in international competition.)

Jan was asked if she was nervous when she had the rail with Task Force. She answered, "Mental concentration is such a huge part of this sport. If you lose concentration, you can lose a stride. I did not think about it."

"I have two good horses and the support of Phillip (Dutton), and David and Karen (O'Connor)."

Bonnie was asked whether she had any hope of beating Jan in the Show Jumping. "Of course," she answered. "Our horses were fit enough to keep a good rhythm (in the Show Jumping)," Bonnie continued. "You could tell the earlier horses were struggling."

Asked why she had the last rail down, Bonnie answered, "I pulled, I sure wasn't going to go for the flyer!"

(At the Press Conference, Jan and Bonnie Toast each other
with champagne donated by eventingetc.com)

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CCI**

Kate Ditchey, of Unionville, Pennsylvania, who rides with Phillip Dutton and is finishing her degree in Animal Sciences at the University of Delaware this summer, came from third place after the Dressage to lead after the Cross Country. She and Belmont turned in one of only five double clears in the Show jumping phase to finish on a score of 49.6. (Kate and Belmont's picture appears in the Results Section at the end of this report.)

Kate said, "I walked the course once with Phillip and then twice on my own. If I keep my hands down and leave him alone (things will go well). I don't consistently Show Jump clean."

Wendy Bebie and Phoenix, second after a double clear Cross Country run remained in second place on a final score of 55.0. (Wendy and Phoenix are pictured at the right.)

Phillip Dutton was third on Mrs Annie Jones' (the owner of The Foreman) and Shannon Stimson's (the owner of Nova Top) Tru Luck. Phillip said of Tru Luck, "I bought him last year from Amy Smith (a former student of Phillip's). She rode him at Radnor as a six year old. Then he got an injury in the field. He's got the makings of a very good horse. I was very pleased with him all weekend. He'll be aiming for Fair Hill (the CCI***). I wouldn't have had him totally fit for this." Phillip and Tru Luck are pictured at the left.)

Regarding his student Kate Ditchey's win, Phillip said, "I was very pleased. She is a good hard working girl who wants to ride well. She got lost in Show Jumping before. I am very pleased for her and proud of her!"

Final Results CCI***:

1. Jan Byyny, Task Force - 66.9 (4 Jumping 2 Time SJ) (Jan and Task Force are pictured at the left.)
2. Jan Byyny, Waterfront - 66.9 (DCSJ)
3. Bonnie Mosser, Close The Deal - 75.5 (4 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
4. Jennifer Libby, Draco - 81.8 (8 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
5. Jonathan Holling, Lion King II - 82.7 (8 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
6. Buck Davidson, New Moon - 91.7 (16 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
7. Samantha Taylor (CAN), Livewire - 94.8 (12 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
8. Emilee Libby, Cahir - 102.1 (12 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
9. Karen O'Connor, Theodore O'Connor - 105.8 (8 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
10. Molly Bull, Kiltartan - 106.0 (12 Jumping, 4.0 Time SJ)
11. Michael Pollard, Voltaire - 106.5 )16 Jumping, 1.0 GTime SJ)
(41 Competitors)

(There was prize money through eleventh due to the number of entries.)

Final Results CCI**:

1. Kate Ditchey, Belmont - 49.6 (DCSJ) ( Kate and Belmont are pictured at the left.)
2. Wendy Bebie, Phoenix - 55.0 (4 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
3. Phillip Dutton (AUS), Tru Luck - 56.3 (4 Jumping, 0 Time SJ
4. Kristin Bond, Are You Ready - 61.5 (DCSJ)
5. Becky Holder, Glorious Joy - 69.5 (16 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
6. Dana Widstrand, Relentless Pursuit - 69.6 (8 Jumping , 0 Time SJ)
7. Lauren Kieffer, Snooze Alarm - 70.8 (8 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
8. Craig Thompson, Orion - 72.9 (DCSJ)ime SJ)
9. Kim Severson, Tsunami - 74.0 (4 Jumping, 0 Time SJ)
10. Laura Vandervliet, Warrie Hill - 76.8 (4 jumping, 0 T)
(33 Competitors)

The Final Veterinary Examination - CCI***

Three horses were not presented:

Merciful Judge - Craig Thompson
Windfall II - Darren Chiacchia's
Sara - Leslie Chelstrom

One horse was held and not passed upon re- inspection:

Critical Decision - Missy Ransehousen

The Final Veterinary Examination - CCI**

One horse was not presented:

Scarva - Madeline Blackman