Pennsylvania National Horse Show: Morning De Reve Is In A Class By Herself in the NAL Low Jr/AO Jumper Final

Source:  News Release/Classic Communications

Morning De Reve Is In A Class By Herself in the NAL Low Jr/AO Jumper Final at The Pennsylvania National Horse Show


Morning De Reve and Emily Smith.  Al Cook alcookphoto.com
Harrisburg, PA -  Emily Smith from Valparaiso, IN, and Morning De Reve were the only ones out of a field of 24 to post double clear rounds to take first place in the $5,000 North American League (NAL) Low Junior/Amateur Owner Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show presented by the Lindsey Maxwell Charitable Fund.

Four horse and rider combinations managed to navigate the first round of competition without penalty to return for the jump-off against the clock.  Luftzauber and rider Kelly Tropin, New Canaan, CT, were the first to return to try their luck.  Things were going well until they knocked down the NAL plank fence mid-way through the course.  They finished with a total of four faults in a time of 40.170 seconds.  Next to test their skill were Madelyn Porter, Saint Louis, MO, and Dragonfly's Esmeralda.  They came away with two dropped rails, one at the combination and the other at the liverpool, and a score of eight faults in 37.043.  The third on the good list was Callie Seaman, Bernardsville, NJ, and Heroy Von De Hei.  They also ran into trouble at the liverpool and finished with four faults in 43.993.

The final rider on course had only to go clear in order to win.  Emily Smith, Valparaiso, IN, and Morning De Reve could do just that if they kept their cool, and they were cool, in fact they were as chill as the weather outside as they completed the course fault free in 41.283 seconds.

Morning De Reve and Emily Smith.  Al Cook alcookphoto.com

"She has been amazing," said Smith of her partner.  "I got Molly November 19th so I've had her just under a year. She is my only horse and she is so special.  She is pretty strong and Kind of sensitive to ride, you can't have too much leg, but once she is on her game she is unstoppable.  When we get to the jump-off she knows it's time to shine. 

It was more pressure for me when I found out I could win if I could go clean.  It has always been a goal of mine to go to indoors and I've watched the NAL classes.  Winning one is a dream come true. I'll be 17 in three days so this is kind of a birthday present."

The NAL hosts National Finals annually at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, and West Coast Finals at the Las Vegas National Horse Show in Las Vegas, NV. Both Finals include the following five divisions - Children's Hunter, Adult Hunter, Children's Jumper Presented by EquiFit, Adult Jumper Presented by SmartPak, and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper.

The NAL qualifying period runs September 1 through August 31. NAL competitions are open to all who wish to compete, however points are only awarded to current members. For more information regarding the North American League, please call (717) 867-5643, email to NAL@Ryegate.com or visit www.ryegate.com.

$5,000 NAL LOW JR/AO JUMPER FINAL, II, 2(a)

Plc                          Horse / Rider / Owner/R1/JO/TIME
1    MORNING DE REVE/Emily Smith/Emily Smith/0/0/41.283
2    LUFTZAUBER/Kelly Tropin/Libertas Farm LLC/0/4/40.170
3    HEROY VON DE HEI/Callie Seaman/Callie Seaman/0/4/43.993
4    DRAGONFLY'S ESMERALDA/Madelyn Porter/Dragonfly Farms/0/8/37.043
5    BRONSON CR/Quinn Larimer/Nestledown Equine Services, LLC/1                            
6    ADOROSE/Kelly Tropin/Libertas Farm LLC/1        
7    LEVISTANO 2/Isabel Ryan/Heritage Farm, Inc./4               
8    LUNDBACK T HASTAK/Abbey Soffer/Abbey Soffer/4      
9    ABILITYDANCE/Isabel Ryan/Isabel Ryan/4                           
10  BOUDI/Madelyn Porter/Dragonfly Farms/4        
More About the PNHS
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1999 that assists in funding therapeutic riding and equine rescue programs.  The proceeds from the PNHS are divided between the PNHS Foundation and The Harrisburg Kiwanis Youth Foundation. The PNHS Foundation gives to equine programs while the Kiwanis Foundation donates to youth programs. The PNHS has donated $1.68 million dollars to the Kiwanis Youth Foundation since its inception in 1947 and has donated $350,000 to local therapy and equine groups since 1999. Applications for grants are accepted throughout the year with action upon requests awarded in September.
 
Now in its 71st year, the PNHS is one of the most historic horse shows in the U.S., featuring the best in the sport of hunters and jumpers and is the launching ground for many future Olympians. 15,000 spectators, and 1,000,000 live feed viewers will enjoy ten days of national top competition as 1,400 top Junior and Adult competitors vie for eight national championships - including the prestigious Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final and the Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Individual and Team Championships. The top jumping riders and horses are expected to compete in the $100,000 Prix de Penn National Grand Prix Presented by The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund, which will be held on the final day of the show on October 22.
 
Immediately following the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National presented by The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund will be The Ben Gallaher Country Music Finale, a live concert that will be held in the main competition arena. Ben Gallaher is a Sony Nashville recording artist, singer, songwriter and a Central Pennsylvania native. Gallaher's special performance is presented by L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln and will begin at approximately 10 p.m.
 
Tickets for the Grand Prix and Ben Gallaher Country Music Finale are available NOW at www.PANational.org and ONE ticket allows guests to enjoy BOTH the Grand Prix and the Ben Gallaher Country Music Finale. Ticket proceeds assist in funding the PNHS Foundation's therapeutic riding and equine rescue programs along with the Kiwanis Youth Foundation programs. Reserved Tier Seating ranges from $40-$50 and Family 4-pack packages range from $75-$175. General Admission for students and senior citizens is $25.Children aged 10 and under are admitted FREE and parking is FREE. Tickets are also available for ALL sessions of this year's Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
 
The show also features special theme days, Family Fun Day, and great shopping, with over 70 vendors featuring clothing, antiques, art work, jewelry and equestrian products. For more information, updates, promotions, and more, visit www.PANational.org or call (717)770-0222. For those who cannot make it to PNHS in person, the World Equestrian Center Live Feed can be viewed throughout the 10 days of the show and can be accessed through a link on the PNHS website at www.PANational.org or through www.EqSports.net.

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