It was truly a special event for Lucie-Lena Egenter of Germany who showed off her horses’talent as well as hers. Her part-time trainer, NRHA Professional Grischa Ludwig, praised the 18-year-old for her professionalism. “Lucie does it all by herself; here and there I help her a little bit but ever since we’ve known each other, she thinks like a professional which makes it easy for me,” said Ludwig. “She knows what she is doing, she always has a plan, and for her age it’s amazing.” The young rider performed to a 218.5 in the qualifier, leading all the levels, and rode to the same score in the finals claiming the $53,435-Added Level (L)4, $28,420-Added L3, $11,370-Added L2 and $7,960-Added L1.
Eyes Of Whiz (One Gun x Luga Whiz) is owned by her mother Bettina Egenter, who runs their small-scale home barn. The Egenters purchased the talented gelding last year in April from Italian Carlo Sara, who bred him. “It’s crazy, I can’t believe we won level 4! We’ve been trying all year but somehow something always went wrong, probably because we still had to get to know each other. Tonight, I am more than happy! He was wonderful and I think we finally found each other’s ‘right buttons,’” Prior to making their way to Verona, the two made the finals in the 2021 NRHA Germany Breeders Futurity and 2022 NRHA European Futurity. They then went on to win the ARHA Non Pro Futurity L1 and 2 as well as reserve honors in L3 and 4.
Andreu Nogue Puig and his mare Simple The Best 66 (NRHA Million Dollar Sire Inferno Sixty Six x ARC Yellow N Lime), scored a 216.5 for reserve honors. “My mare was great and has a heart of gold,” said the Spanish rider about his mare who he won the IRHA Non Pro Futurity last year.
“Tonight she wasn’t there for me all the way, probably since it’s been a tiring week. Her run-in, circles, and spins were great, but her stops weren’t up to her usual standard. That’s a shame because it’s her best maneuver. In any case, I am happy with her and look forward to our future together.”
Claiming reserve honors with a 216 score in both the L3 and 2 Non Pro divisions was Austrian Alexander Nestelberger riding his Doctor Cop (NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire Shiners Voodoo Dr x Finest Copyshot), owned by Schlager & Nestelberger Partnership. “This horse always saves my life! He is always there to save me when I make mistakes and I am so happy with him,” said Nestelberger about his flashy home-bred palomino stallion. “We’ve had a good year and now we will rest as we look forward to next year.”
Young Camilla Orlandini of Italy and Sparkwest (Spark N Whiz x West Coast Oak), a gelding owned by her mother Alice Orlandini, performed a great ride paid back by the judges with a 215.5 early in the draw. Their score held to take home the L1 Reserve Championship. “I can’t hold the tears back; this is the best day of my life,” said the young rider who trains under the guidance of her father, NRHA Professional Paolo Orlandini. “I’ve been riding since I was tiny and I started showing when I was seven. Winning this prestigious title is a dream come true and I cannot thank my horse enough.”
Elementa IRHA/FISE Championship Finals 2022
The prestigious Elementa IRHA/FISE Championship Finals offered the Green Level, Open, Intermediate Open, and Limited Open classes today. Sweeping the gold medal in all three Open Championships was Filippo Paris riding Dun For The Nite owned by Cecilia Fiorucci. “Qualifying two horses for the finals was truly emotional,” said Paris. “With my winning horse AKA ‘Elvis’because of his wonderful personality; he is so sensitive and together we won the Limited Open at the Regional Cup Finals for my region [Lazio]. In every show we took part in this year he just got better and better, and so did my other horses. I believe this is thanks to the great horses Cecilia Fiorucci has trusted me to ride and with whom I have a very special relationship. At Elementa, I found horses that interact with humans and that is the reason I have such a great mutual trust rapport with them. Each time I enter the arena, this comes through and any mistake I make, they take care of me.”
IRHA/FISE OPEN
- Filippo Paris & Dun For The Nite owned by Maria Cecilia Fiorucci score 219.5 - LRHA Lazio
- Davide Brighenti & AR Spat Snapper owned by RA Country Dream score 219 - LR Lombardia
- Giovanni Masi de Vargas & Flame Boy Smile owned by Seahorse srl score 218.5 - TRHA Toscana
IRHA/FISE INTERMEDIATE OPEN
- Filippo Paris & Dun For The Nite owned by Maria Cecilia Fiorucci score 219.5 - LRHA Lazio
- Alessandro Dalla Piccola & Lil Plain Mercedes owned by Francesca Bosin score 215.5 - ARTA Trentino Alto Adige e Sudtirolo
- Pietro Artinghelli & Missbobsdaughter owned by Alessandro Tabarrini score 213.5 - ARER Emilia Romagna
IRHA/FISE LIMITED OPEN
- Filippo Paris & Dun For The Nite owned by Maria Cecilia Fiorucci score 219.5 - LRHA Lazio
- Alessandro Dalla Piccola & Lil Plain Mercedes owned by Francesca Bosin score 215.5 - ARTA Trentino Alto Adige e Sudtirolo
- Serena Bertelli & Mini Cilindro PC owned by Società Agricola Pietra Cavalla score 211.5 - LR Lombardia
It was about girl power in the IRHA/FISE Green Reiner 2 with three ladies on the podium. Riding to the gold medal was Arianna Ranucci aboard her own Rooster N Hollywood. “The road followed to qualify for the Italian Championship Finals was bumpy in the beginning and then I slowly got to know my horse, AKA ‘Rusty,’better. I’ve owned him for the past year and before that, I had leased him. We both were going through a rough time, we got through it together and now we are totally in love with each other. He has a huge heart, never makes my life difficult in competition and gave me back my confidence in the show pen. All he needed was someone to love him! I have been riding with the Elementa team since the beginning of the year and I am extremely grateful to each and every member for what they’ve done for me and my horse.”
IRHA/FISE GREEN REINER 2
- Arianna Ranucci & Rooster N Hollywood owned by Arianna Ranucci score 141.5 - LRHA Lazio
- Madalena Fischnaller & BB Spatzolena Miracle owned by Madalena Fischnaller score 141 - ARTA Toscana
- Emma Panarotto & RS Feolindo Jac owned by Emma Panarotto score 141 - LR Lombardia
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