Tuesday January 20, 2004

Palm Beach Dressage Derby Series Kickoff Highlights Exciting New Duos

Shawna Harding and Sitni

Shawna Harding saddled up four new mounts for the Kickoff and took the High Score of the show with Sitni, one of three owned by Bruno Schmitter. The six-year-old Oldenburg gelding was imported from Denmark in December. The Kickoff marked this pair's show debut. They clinched the high score with 77.222% in Third Level Test 1 on Saturday, which proved unbeatable for the weekend.

Harding said Sitni was rewarded for his consistency and earned 9s on gaits and his walk tour. On Sunday, they contested Third Level 2 and again earned the blue ribbon, scoring 74.524%. “He's a lot of fun to ride. He's real easy, super easy to ride,” said Harding.