Palgrave, ON ~ Beth Underhill had two big wins last week during the Classic at Palgrave Phase 2 CSI1* at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park, while Caledon’s very own Erynn Ballard took home the red ribbon in the first hunter derby of the season.
Underhill bested the field in both the $5000 Classic at Palgrave Open Welcome on Thursday and in Sunday’s $35,000 RAM Equestrian Grand Prix CSI1*, both designed by Canadian course designer Chris Brandt.
Beth Underhill and her own Viggo on their way to win the $35,000 RAM Equestrian CSI1* Grand Prix.
The former Canadian Olympian won the Open Welcome riding Cadermie, an eight year old Dutch mare, and took top prize in Sunday’s CSI1* Grand Prix on 2013 Royal Horse Show Leading Canadian Horse, Viggo. Both horses are owned by Underhill.
“I was really thrilled with Viggo, he’s an experienced horse. He had a good Wellington and I use him sparingly. Despite the inclement weather, he felt motivated to jump well today,” said Underhill. “I think that’s the fastest he can go in a jump off and he stayed careful and really focused on his job, so I couldn’t be more pleased.”
Photo Courtesy of Ben Radvanyi Photography.
Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park, ON – May 31, 2015