Olympian Leslie Law Seizes the Lead After Dressage in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S At The Event at TerraNova, Presented by B&D Builders
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Olympian Leslie Law Seizes the Lead After Dressage in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S At The Event at TerraNova, Presented by B&D Builders
Leslie Law (GBR) and Lady Chatterly lead after dressage in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S at
The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders
Shannon Brinkman Photo
Myakka City, Fla. – March 28, 2024 – Olympian Leslie Law (GBR) of Ocala, Florida, took a firm lead after dressage on opening day of The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders, featuring the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S at TerraNova Equestrian Center. A smooth, steady test on Lady Chatterly, a 13-year-old bay mare owned by Jackie and Steve Brown, earned Law a score of 28.5. He was among a diverse field of riders from six nations, five of whom, including him, had two horses in the CCI4*-S division.
Alyssa Phillips (USA) and Oskar are in second place after dressage in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S.
Shannon Brinkman Photo
Alyssa Phillips (USA) of Fort Worth, Texas, stood in second with a dressage score of 29.3 aboard Oskar (Coriando x Nicole), a 16.2 hand bay Holsteiner gelding. She finished the day leading The Estates at TerraNova CCI3*-S with a score of 25.0 on another of her horses, Cornelius Bo (Concours Complet x Charlotte), a 10-year-old 16.2 hand bay gelding. Phillips owns both horses.
Holding third position was Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) of Campobello, South Carolina, with Dyri, a 12-year-old 16.2 hand brown Holsteiner/Trakehner gelding owned by Horse Scout Eventing LLC.
Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) and Dyri stand in third after dressage in the the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S.. Shannon Brinkman Photo
Law said “Fleur” (Lady Chatterly’s barn name) was extremely relaxed and supple in the TerraNova environment. “As a result, she worked really through and allowed me to ride a very forward, positive, strong test. I was absolutely delighted with her performance.”
He described her as “a pretty sharp mare. . .We’ve always said if she were in the wild, she would be the last one to get caught by anything because she doesn't miss anything. She's a very alert, very sharp and intelligent lady. She knows exactly what's going on around her. But when it actually comes to the job, she really buckles down and is very workman-like.
"It's great to be back here again at TerraNova to see the changes that have happened. It just quite honestly keeps getting better and better. We really enjoy coming here, and I look forward to seeing more changes when I come back in the fall.”
Phillips, who has two additional horses competing in the preliminary division at TerraNova, said she was pleased with Oskar’s test. “He has become so reliable in the ring and is acting as a professional these days. It’s nice to be able to go into the ring and show him off now. I'm really happy with all four of my horses, and I can't wait to show jump and run around the beautiful cross-country track. They’ve done an amazing job.”
Alyssa Phillips (USA) and Cornelius Bo lead after dressage in the The Estates at TerraNova CCI3*-S.
Shannon Brinkman Photo
Phillips noted that Cornelius is “quite spooky, but he’s a good show jumper. I'll just be looking to give him a good confident round tomorrow.” She said show jumping is the weakest phase for her other horse, Oskar, when it comes before cross country. “He would actually prefer to show jump last. I’m going to give him the best ride that I can tomorrow and hopefully all the homework we've been working on pays off. The only person I'm really trying to beat is myself and to improve on each performance. Obviously, you'd like to jump clear, but I’ll be happy with my horses either way.”
Bellissimo said the TerraNova facility suits Dyri, particularly following a winter in Wellington. “I love that it’s flat here because he hasn’t had a chance yet to get super fit, and he hasn’t seen a hill in many months.” She added that because TerraNova has atmosphere it’s a great environment for the young horses.
The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders, featuring the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S at TerraNova Equestrian Center, resumes Friday with the show jumping phase.
Events at TerraNova is grateful for all the wonderful volunteers. TerraNova Equestrian Foundation is donating $20 per volunteer hour worked to Easterseals Southwest Florida.
Leslie Law talks about his leading dressage ride in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S.
LEADERS AFTER DRESSAGE
Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S - Leslie Law (GBR) and Lady Chatterley
The Estates at TerraNova CCI3*-S - Alyssa Phillips (USA) and Cornelius Bo
Blalock Walters CCI 2*-S - NOW LEADING. FINISHES FRIDAY-
Leslie Law (GBR) and Really All Gold
Everglades Equipment Group CCI 1* - NOW LEADING. FINISHES FRIDAY - Lucienne Bellissimo (GBR) and Duke's Jory
Laughlin Tanner Group at Premier Sotheby's International Realty Advanced - Meghan O'Donoghue (USA) and Palm Crescent
Michael Saunders & Company Intermediate - Hannah Sue Hollberg (USA) and Business Ben
Open Preliminary - Alyssa Phillips (USA) and Keep Calm
Open Training - Jessica Phoenix (CAN) and Dunhallow Sampson's Legacy
Open Novice - Jaelyn Comer (USA) and Uvera Z
Open Beginner Novice -Margaret Stocker (USA) and Smilla's Sense of Snow
Training - Ava Applebaum (USA) and FE City Boy
Novice - Elizabeth Grandos (USA) and Solaguayre La Mint
Beginner Novice- Emerson Hover (USA) and Ace of Spades
Starter - Holly Usiak (USA) and Nunez WTW
Photos by Shannon Brinkman Photography and EQ Media
Your Saturday VIP Experience includes reserved VIP Pavilion seating all day, and a catered brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders. Cheer on International riders as they tackle the cross-country phase featuring exciting obstacles, water crossings and top talent from around the world. Ringside, enjoy thrilling show jumping as national riders compete for their division title. The course is open to walk with satellite seating available. Shuttles to and from the course will stop by the pavilion frequently.
TerraNova Equestrian Center offers a way for kids to interact with and learn about horses. Throughout the day on Saturday, kids ages 5-12 are invited to a Mini Horsemanship Camp with Libby Neily and miniature horses.
Lucienne Bellissimo and Tremanton finished in second place in the Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-L
at The Event at TerraNova in November 2023. Shannon Brinkman Photo
Can't make it to The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders, in person? Catch all the action from all phases and divisions on the livestream. Watch it from the TerraNova website or on Horse & Country.
Shannon Brinkman Photography is the official photographer of The Event at TerraNova. Brinkman and her team have captured the world's most important equestrian championships including multiple Olympic Games.
Fast Facts
WHAT: The Event at TerraNova, presented by B&D Builders, featuring:
Galati Yacht Sales CCI4*-S
The Estates at TerraNova CCI3*-S
Blalock Walters CCI 2*-S
Everglades Equipment Group CCI 1*
Laughlin Tanner Group at Premier Sotheby's International Realty Advanced
Michael Saunders & Company Intermediate
WHERE: TerraNova Equestrian Center
31625 Clay Gully Rd. Myakka City, FL 34251
WHEN: March 28-30, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT
Carrie Wirth, EQ Media
Carrie@EQMedia.Agency | 612-209-0310