CEA Regional & Mini Dressage Challenges
Bermuda dressage riders delivered impressive performances in the 2024 CEA Regional and Mini Dressage Challenges at the National Equestrian Centre.
A spokesperson said, “Despite unfavorable weather on Friday 22nd November, Mother Nature redeemed herself and provided the most ideal weather conditions for this year’s CEA Regional and Mini Dressage Challenges held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday 23rd November.
“Both Challenges enable riders from CEA membered countries to compete against each other without the logistical challenges and expense of travelling overseas. Rather, an appointed judge travels to each of the competing Islands. This year’s CEA competitions were judged by FEI Level 2 Judge Omar Zayrik of Mexico.
“In the CEA Regional Dressage Challenges Bermuda dressage riders competed in tests ranging from USEF Training Level through to USEF 4th Level Test 1. Team and High Score results are shown below.
“2024 Bermuda Adult Team CEA Regional Dressage Challenge. *Laura Williamson riding Black Tie Affair 72.4 [Training Level Test 3] Vee Mckey riding Finest Hit 71.4 [Training Level Test 3] Abby Bardgett riding Cruise Control 67.17 [First Level, Test 3]
2024 Junior Team CEA Regional Dressage Team
*Lila Readdy riding Edelweiss Training Level Test 3 68.4%]
Grace Lightowler riding Patrick Third Level Test 3 [63.87%]
Georgia Hughes riding Cassichaco First Level Test 3 [61.25%]
*The Adult High Score of the day was achieved by Laura Williamson with a score of 71.4 %and the Junior High Score was awarded to Lila Readdy with a score of 68.4%
“In addition, and much to the delight of spectators, riding to a compilation of James Bond music, Vee McKey and her majestic horse, Finest Hit, scored a a solid 70.18% in the Musical Freestyle class.
“In the CEA Mini Dressage Challenge, riders competed in tests ranging from USEF Introductory Level Test A through to USEF Training Level Test 1.
2024 Bermuda Team for the CEA Mini Challenge
Chloe Mello riding Memory Lane Paparazzi 70.19% [Introductory B]
Grace Lightowler riding Mr. Worldwide 72.04% [Training Level 1]
Peyton Hines riding Farsi Forza 68% [Introductory B]
“Final Country & Individual standings will be determined once the remaining Caribbean countries have concluded their competitions.”
Abby Bardgett, Vee McKey and Laura Williamson. Holding the flag are Judge Omar Zayrik and BEF President Carla Stempel. Photo courtesy of Andy Gibbs.
Georgia Hughes, Lila Readdy, Y& Grace Lightowler, holding flag are Judge Omar Zayrik and BEF President Carla Stempel. Photo courtesy of Andy Gibbs
Chloe Mello, Grace Lightowler, Judge Omar Zayrik and Peyton Hines. Photo courtesy of Bettina Truran
