Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – October 15, 2026 – It came down to just hundredths of a second and Laura Chapot (USA) earned reserve honors in the $30,000 Desert International Horse Park Welcome – 1.40m on Thursday, October 15, at the 80th Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Chapot and C&C Willow were one of 33 entries to take on the opening track designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) and set in the Harrisburg Coliseum at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Following the first round, Coyle and Cordiamo were then one of eight entries to return for the jump-off.

As one of the PNHS’ winningest riders, it was Laura Chapot (USA) who immediately followed Coyle and ultimately came the closest to catching him. With C&C Willow, owned by Mary Chapot, Laura Chapot stopped the clock in 30.481 seconds for the eventual second place finish. Rounding out the top three on a time of 32.778 seconds were Lizzy Traband (USA) and Rokeechobee STB, owned by Talent Ring Group.

Final Results – $30,000 Desert International Horse Park Welcome – 1.40m

1) Jordan Coyle (IRL) & Cordiamo – 0 / 0 – 30.424

2) Laura Chapot (USA) & C&C Willow – 0 / 0 – 30.481

3) Lizzy Traband (USA) & Rokeechobee STB – 0 / 0 – 32.778

Source: Press Release (edited) by Emily Randolph / Randolph PR for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Photo: © Andrew Ryback Photography

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