Kentucky Derby Winner Slows Down for Dressage as Caroline Roffman takes a 70% and 78% in Young Rider Grand Prix
Wellington, FL (March 22, 2013) – During the Dressage National 3 show, Hall of Fame thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Carl Nafzgar, enjoyed horses “moving a bit slower,” in particular, the talented Sagacious HF with Caroline Roffman in the Under 25 Grand Prix division. With two Kentucky Derby winnings to his name, in 1990 with Unbridled and in 2007 with the beautiful bay Street Sense, Nafzgar has taken some time to enjoy the slower power of horses in Wellington as he watched Sagacious HF and Roffman wow the judges with precision and grace.
The Dressage National 3, a show of the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington Florida, gave Roffman her best competitive ride yet this winter season with Sagacious HF scoring a 70% and then a 78%. The 14-year-old Pan Am Team Gold medal horse impressed judges once again as Caroline Roffman rode to a high score of 78.602% on the second day through the help of coach Juan Matute. Roffman credits Juan Matute for his excellent horsemanship skills and helping her ride with finesse to achieve the high score on her second day.
