Chris Kappler and VDL Oranta Gallop to Victory in $25,000 International-Open President’s Cup Qualifier

Washington, DC - October 28, 2005 - Twenty seven starters arrived for the final afternoon feature on Friday and a final chance to qualify for the $100,000 President’s Cup, sponsored by Salamander Hospitality, LLC. It is the highlight of this year’s jumper division and one of the nation’s most prestigious show jumping titles.

The $25,000 International-Open Jumpers President’s Cup Qualifier was sponsored by the Split Rock Farm and the Braun Family and was scored under FEI Table A, Art. 2382.2. Time first Jump-Off. Seven of the starting field advanced to round two to face the clock.

Chris Kappler and his new mount VDL Oranta emerged victorious, producing a fault free round over the speed course and tripping the finish timers in 34.31 seconds.

Cayce Harrison and Coeur finished second, 1.09 seconds off the pace, clocking in at 35.40 seconds. Philippe Rozier of France riding Senna picked up the third place award with a clean go and a time of 34.25 seconds.

Official Results of Class 211 -$25,000 International-Open Jumper Art 238.2.2 -2005 Washington International Horse Show -October 25-30, 2005

• 1 549 -Chris Kappler-USA -VDL ORANTA 0.00 34.31
• 2 156 -Cayce Harrison -USA -COEUR 0.00 35.40
• 3 700 -Philippe Rozier-FRA -SENNA 4.00 34.25
• 4 619 -Eliza Shuford - USA -LARENTINO 4.00 34.95
• 5 704 -Jimmy Torano -USA -GALANT DE SEMILLY 4.00 35.70
• 6 287 -Paige Johnson - USA -KADENA R 8.00 34.19
• 7 483 -Leslie Howard -USA -ROLLING THUNDER 12.00 32.17
• 8 721 -Aaron Vale -USA -SEA CLOUD ret.
• 9 395 -Kelley Small -CAN -CALIBUR 1.00-61.13
• 10 424 -Danielle L. Torano -USA -GIBSON 1.00- 62.66
• 11 382 -Molly Ashe - USA -NEUVILLE 4.00 -54.12
• 12 138 -Michael Walton -USA -ELU DE LA HARDIERE 4.00-55.59

PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Kappler and VDL Oranta Win $25,000 President’s Cup Qualifier at the Washington International Horse Show. Photo by Al Cook Productions.

For complete results for all classes at the 2005 Washington International Horse Show please go to: www.ryegate.com