March 15, 2025
Brannigan celebrates its moment with FE Lifestyle to Srf Carolina International CCI4 * -S
Raeford, NC – March 15 –For some runners, it is easy to miss the moments between the big goals like a championship or a long format, but Jennie Brannigan savor her moment today at the Setters’ Run Farm International CCI4 * -S, where she won the victory on the lifestyle fe of Tim and Nina Gardner of Nina Gardner.
Brannigan, West Grove, Pennsylvania, uses Caroline as a preparation race for the Kentucky defender’s event or a badminton (England) on “Foxy”, his veteran five -star horse. She jumped around the first cross-country course of Derek Di Grazia to Carolina Horse Park Clear with 10 time penalties to win on a score of 40.3 before 32 other pairs.
“It means a lot,” she said. “I think it is really easy to move on to the next thing when you do well, always looking towards the future. And although it is important to keep the situation as a whole, it is just as important to celebrate the moments when things go. Finding this balance is difficult.”
Carolina has a lot of memories for Brannigan, who was third here in 2017 with her former Cambbalda partner. Last year, it was seventh with Foxy. But she also recalled a bad fall with the Foxy in 2019 when they participated in the CCI4 * -S and she broke several bones in the face.
“It was such a trip with this horse,” she said. “I broke my face at this place to do it, and now, to be here, with (the local rider) the support of Annie Eldridge – it’s a complete moment. To be honest, I work so much, and I am so exhausted that it will probably take a few days for everything to sink. But this horse deserves it. It is phenomenal. It is just the pure joy of riding, and I am so happy that the flat work occurs. »»
Brannigan stayed in Pennsylvania this winter, so Foxy had only one round before this event. She called the 15-year-old German sports horse hinge (Leo von Faelz x Berina a) A real five-star horse capable of being competitive in a variety of competitions such as the vitrine of the fir-venture capital of $ 100,000 (Aiken, South Carolina) two weeks ago, as well as short and long format events.
“I have already won four -star shorts on horses that were not five -star horses, and that made me question the sport a little. For example, is it even possible to have a horse that excels in both? She said. “But this horse – he deserves this recognition. And for its owners, for all those who supported it, I am happy. »»
Brannigan left for today’s course in second place behind the leaders Monica Spencer and the artist, but when they had a bridging pin at the 9C fence and a certain time, Brannigan won the victory. She added that she was most proud of not let her competitiveness hinder the right thing for her horse.
“This is what matters most. And the fact that this has always been transformed into a victory? It’s just incredible. This validates my process and my mentality, “she said.
Canada’s Waylon Roberts slipped second in a score of 42.1 by itself and Michelle and John Koppins, 12, the sports horse mare, Oke Ruby R (Namelus RX B. Termie R 6).
The pair finished second in March Bromont CCI4 * -L from last year (Quebec, Canada), but Roberts estimated that something was wrong with “Ruby”. He felt that she needed more weight, adding that she can be an internal concern and sometimes forget to eat.
“For me, this (weekend) was a bit of a mission of investigation,” he said. “I removed Ruby from the competition for a few months last year to put it in better condition – to build its bones and muscles. We spent about six months working very hard at the end of last season to have it shot again on all cylinders. It was therefore our first test of his fitness and his packaging since last August.
“I always have to give a good rhythm with her because that’s exactly what she and I love,” he continued. “And she answered everything I asked her today. There were a few moments of siege siege, which, honestly, is just a little of our style. But we always have a plan B, C, D and E. “
During Ruby’s break, Roberts changed her flow and she gained a lot of weight, but she then contracted the EPM.
“There is a laboratory that does an excellent job of diagnostic and creation of personalized treatment plans. It was probably the biggest piece in the puzzle, “he said. “My veterinarian, Tom Wendel, in Aiken, worked with diligence to understand what was going on. She looked incredible, was incredible, but I knew something was wrong. This is where the experience comes into play – you have to trust your intestine. Even if everything seemed to be fine, I knew that we were not 100%. (Bromont) which was my best personal performance, but the results do not always tell the whole story. “”
Remove the pressure from the mare and let it reset the more confident in itself this year, said Roberts. He looks at the CCI4 * -L Tryon (Spring Mill, North Caroline) for Ruby next.
Allison Springer completed the Top 3 on the Home Jume of Nancy Home Breed, 11, the moon without May (Catherston Dazzler X Ebony Moon).
The diminutive “Mayzie” can look like a pony, but it has a big step and has excelled since its arrival at the advanced level last year.
“I thought it was an excellent course,” said Springer, Upperville, Virginia. “There were certainly a few things that I wondered, but I have so much confident – not only in my mare, but also in Derek as a course designer. He is such a gifted creator, and I am incredibly grateful to all this organizing committee for such an event. Cross -country Horse can perform major lessons in the best competitions.
Springer also sets up the brother full of Mayzie, Crystal Crescent Moon, in the intermediary this weekend. “They are both so safe, so intelligent, and so good sweaters,” she said. “They love their work. When you talk about a horse that understands and really likes sport, it’s the two of them, all day. It’s really fun. I also feel incredibly blessed to have such an incredible mare and to have Nancy Winter in my life. She believed in me since I was a child, and now this little mare realizes the dreams for the two of us. “”
Overall, Di Grazia’s course led to the end of 28 of the 33 competitors. Three pairs withdrew after refusals, a pair was eliminated for refusals, five pairs picked up jumping penalties and there was a fall of the runner but no injury reported. No one had an optimal time of 6 minutes 15 seconds.
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