Vogel Flies Ahead in $10,000 FEI 3* Two-Phase presented by Old Salem Farm at 2024 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows
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Three countries were represented on the podium in Thursday’s $10,000 FEI 3* Two-Phase presented by Old Salem Farm, which saw entries including six riders from the Paris Olympic Games and eight Olympic veterans overall. After representing his nation in Paris this summer, Germany’s Richard Vogel proved the one to beat in his first show at Old Salem Farm, stopping the clock with Levi Noesar on a double-clear score of 26.78 seconds for the win.
The Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to top Grand Prix stars aboard their elite mounts. Week 1 (September 10-15) was designated CSI4*/2* while Week 2 (September 17-22) is designated CSI3*. Old Salem’s September schedule also includes a National/Level 2 event (September 25-27).
Of the 42 entries representing seven countries in Thursday’s $10,000 FEI 3* Two-Phase, Vogel led the way over Alan Wade’s 15-effort, 1.45m course with his blistering, faultless time of 26.78 seconds aboard MP Sporthorses GMBH’s 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion. Claiming second in 27.10 seconds was Georgina Bloomberg (USA) aboard Copernicus, an 11-year-old Swedish Warmblood stallion owned by Purple Road LLC. Great Britain’s Grace Debney rode Boheme De La Roque, Temple Equestrian LLC’s 13-year-old Selle Français mare, to a third-place finish in 27.33 seconds.
“It’s my first time here, and we were just trying to have a nice entry class to get into the show,” Vogel said. “Levi did a very good job. He was clear in both phases and took the win, so I’m very proud about that. Phenyo (Van Het Keysersbos) also did well; he had one down, but I’m very happy with both horses.
“Both horses felt good today, so I think I’ll ride both in the 1.50m qualifier tomorrow,” he added. “Then Levi, since he’s only eight, will do the Saturday class, and Phenyo will do the Grand Prix on Sunday. It’s very nice here (at Old Salem). The weather has been beautiful, and the riding conditions are super. I love the general atmosphere, and I’m very happy to be here.”
Further information on Old Salem Farm and its September Horse Shows is available at www.OldSalemFarm.net
