Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) and Tremanton Lead after Dressage in The Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L, presented by Insurance Office of America
Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) and Tremanton Lead after Dressage in The Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L, presented by Insurance Office of America
Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) and Tremanton. Photo by Shannon Brinkman
Myakka City, Fla. – Nov. 17, 2023 – Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) of Campobello, South Carolina, took the lead as the dressage phase wrapped up Friday in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L, presented by Insurance Office of America at The Event at TerraNova. With a score of 31.5 on Tremanton (Graffentolz x Trevia), owned by Horse Scout Eventing LLC, a Thoroughbred cross mare (Graffentolz x Trevia), she blazed past Will Coleman (USA) of Ocala, Florida. He had held the lead since his ride on Thursday, when he scored 34.0 with Diabolo, owned by the Diabolo Group), a Holsteiner gelding (Diarado/Roulett M).
Tied for third with 34.9 were Buck Davidson (USA) of Unionville, Pennsylvania, on Erroll Gobey (Cassini/ II/Ulla II) (Cassandra Segal), a brown Holsteiner gelding, and Jenny Caras (USA) of Cartersville, Georgia, on Trendy Fernhill (ARS Vivendi/Cruisings Girl), (Elyse Eisenberg), a bay Irish Sport Horse gelding.
William Coleman (USA) and Diabolo. Photo by Shannon Brinkman
This was Tremantons’s first 4*-L. “She seems to like this venue. She performs well and actually breathes in the ring,” said Bellissimo. The horse is “quite high in Thoroughbred blood on the dam side. Although she’s a naturally moving nice horse, she can almost become a little too tense in her test.” Bellissimo said she plans to do more 4*-Ls in the spring and “would like to have a crack at a 5* later in the season.”
Coleman said his horse feels good going into Saturday’s cross country, “He’s up to it. Some people think it’s easier on a flat course like we have here, but for the horse, it can actually be more tiring.” After walking the cross-country course several times, Coleman said he’s confident about it but noted that there are “some sneaky places where you could get caught on runoffs.”
Tied for third were Jenny Caras (USA) with Trendy Fernhill and Bruce Davidson Jr. (USA) with Erroll Gobey. Photos by Shannon Brinkman
Davidson said he was very happy with his ride, adding that his horse “doesn’t always find dressage that easy.” He described him as complicated. “There are never two days that are the same. This is the first time in my career that I’ve felt confident of him in all three phases.” Davidson said the pair always crave the win, a trait that can be an advantage and a disadvantage. “One of us has to chill out and not want the win so intensely.”
Caras said that she can always count on Trendy Fernhill. “He’s a good boy, but he can be spooky and reactive,” she said. She has had the horse since he was 4 years old. “He can be a little sharp, but we know each other so well that we can anticipate each other.” She is looking forward to cross country, which she feels presents some good course questions.
The Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L, presented by Insurance Office of America, and all the FEI divisions move to the cross-country phase on Saturday. The course was designed by Capt. Mark Phillips has and includes many obstacles inspired by area wildlife and landmarks.
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Weekend Events
The Event at TerraNova is a great way to spend a family-friendly day in the country and enjoy top-notch equestrian sport, fun kids’ activities, boutique shopping and food truck fare. For kids, TerraNova Tiny Town Children’s Village is a wonderland to explore and play. Throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, kids ages 5-12 are invited to a Mini Horsemanship Camp with Libby Neily and miniature horses.
Saturday kicks off bright and early with a sunrise walk at 6:50 a.m. on the cross-country course with the Riverview High School Kiltie Bagpipers.
At 8 a.m., the Cross-Country VIP experience begins. Tickets are available for purchase. At 10:50 a.m., the Manatee County Mounted Patrol will perform a flag presentation along with the singing of the National Anthem.
On Saturday, Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the TerraNova Pavilion, nationally-touring Christian recording artist Jonny Diaz and clean comedian Tim Boyd will perform. This sold-out event benefits the Guardian Angels of SWFL and One More Child.
On Sunday, Nov. 19, during the show jumping phase of competition, the TerraNova Equestrian Foundation will host a special Empty Bowls event. Symbolizing the importance of coming together to fill the bowls of our community members in need, the event benefits the Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch of soup, salad, bread and desserts from fan-favorite local restaurants and take home a keepsake ceramic bowl.
Restaurants participating include Almazonica, Atria, Jaime’s Cake Creations, Georgie’s Garden Café, Michaels on East, Myakka City Grill, Owen’s Fish Camp, Pink Cloud Catering, Selva Sarasota, Tsunami and St. Armands Baking Company.
Fast Facts
WHAT: The Event at TerraNova, featuring:
Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L, presented by Insurance Office of America.
The Estates at TerraNova CCI3*-L, presented by Laughlin Tanner Group at Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
CCI2*-L, presented by Miakka Golf Club.
Advanced, presented by Michael Saunders.
WHERE: TerraNova Equestrian Center
31625 Clay Gully Rd. Myakka City, FL 34251
WHEN: Nov. 16-19, 2023
SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
SATURDAY
6:50 a.m. Sunrise Cross-Country course walk with the Riverview High School Kiltie Bagpipers.
8 a.m. Horse Trials Show Jumping. Cross-Country VIP Experience begins.
9 a.m. FEI Cross-Country.
10:50 a.m. National Anthem with Manatee County Mounted Patrol.
4-7:30 p.m. Jonny Diaz and Tim Boyd perform. SOLD OUT.
SUNDAY
8 a.m. Horse Inspection for all FEI long format horses.
9 a.m. All Horse Trials Cross-Country.
10 a.m. All FEI Show Jumping - Mounted awards following each division.
11 a.m. Empty Bowls Event to benefit Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.
Awards Presentations
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