Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 10, 2023 –The Gotham North FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships, presented by USHJA, got underway Wednesday morning with the first individual qualifiers for the Children’s and Pre-Junior sections.

Topping the Children’s section, Lauren Padilla, representing Zone 10, rode to a clear-round time of 66.72 seconds with Diadem de Revel VG, owned by Highland Farm LLC. Zone 9 rider Isabella Smith was second with Quinka, while Zone 4’s Taylor Finkle and Sheldon took third.

Canadian competitor Mathilde Candele took top honors in the Pre-Junior qualifier with Disco de Pleville, with a time of 62.30 seconds. Lauren Frandsen, of Zone 10, and Golda were second, while fellow Zone 10 teammate Scarlett Willis and Samurai claimed third.

The Children’s and Pre-Junior riders will continue Thursday with their respective Team Finals, while the Junior and Young Rider sections will ride in their first individual qualifiers.

Final Results– Children’s First Ind. Qualifier Anx 

1) Lauren Padilla (USA) & Diadem de Revel – 0 – 66.72

2) Taylor Finkle (USA) & Sheldon – 0 – 68.49

2) Isabella Smith (USA) & Quinka – 0 – 68.49

Source: Press Release from Traverse City Horse Shows

Photo: © Andrew Ryback Photography

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