It was Beth Underhill (CAN) and her own Count Me In who took the win as the fastest of the field.
Underhill swept in as the last to go, breaking the beam in 34.139 seconds. She has only been riding him for about a year and a half, yet he has continued to impress.
“He only recently came to the sport, and he has very little mileage,” Underhill said of Count Me In, “At this point in his career, to be jumping as confidently and explosively as he is, is really exciting. I am really excited about him, and I feel as though he can be a great horse for the future.”
Underhill continued, “I think he has the potential to be an international horse, but you never know until you get there. The feel is spectacular from a rider’s perspective. It’s a hard combination to find-the desire to be that careful all the time and be that brave.”
Underhill already has the 2016-edition of the Great Lakes Festival on her calendar.
“I love it. I think that they have been so welcoming. They are open to ideas and they really want to provide a positive experience. I brought some new customers, and they are really enjoying the city. It is a breath of fresh air, and it allows for us to feel as though we aren’t just working. It is an opportunity to enjoy the show and the city with old friends and new friends. It is one of my favorite spots and I will be back next year, for sure,” Underhill concluded.
Traverse City, MI – July 2, 2015