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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: WCAR RIDERS WOW CANADA & FRANCE West Coast, USA - West Coast Active Riders left their mark at Spruce Meadows and the West Coast European Team rocked Royan, France. In the inaugural year of Spruce Meadow’s new summer schedule, including the new addition of the Junior/Amateur Skyliner Tournament, West Coast Riders showed their stuff. The 1.10m Prix de Nations Team took 2nd place after numerous clean rounds which led to a jump off. They were fast and careful! The 1.20m Team again took a close 2nd place. This was a tough division and the West Coast Active Riders team was superb! The 1.30m Team came in a very respectable 6th after facing a very difficult course. The 1.40m Team took over the 3rd place position. This team was great. They stayed strong all the way through a long evening with a tough track and even tougher competition. WCAR Prix de Nations organizer extraordinaire Tammy Chipko commented, “I cannot congratulate everyone enough! Not only was each team successful but the turn out, the team spirit, and the genuine horsemanship was truly something to be proud of. The best part about the whole event was the WCAR camaraderie – it was our day.” And the Prix de Nations Teams were not the only stars! A multitude of West Coast riders came home with glowing results, including impressive wins and placings by Will Simpson, Rich Fellers, Susan Artes, Joie Gatlin, Francie Steinwedell-Carvin, Eva Gonda, Katherine Bardis and Eva Gonda. WHOA – don’t stop there. The four women WCAR European Team of Joie Gatlin, Francie Steinwedell, Susan Artes and Jenni Martin with Bernie Traurig as Chef d’Equipe just completed their first international stop in Royan, France. Day one results included Joie and Suncal’s King winning the 1.5m class and finishing 4th in the very fast 48 starter speed class on Cruisemaster. Jenni and La Pinto were just barely edged out of the ribbons. Francie was 5th in the 1.45m on day two and in the Grand Prix on the final day Francie was 2nd, Joie 6th and Jenni 12th. And to top it off, Joie was awarded Leading Female Rider. Magnifique! “Competition was very tough. The Grand Prix was big, very technical and at night under lights. They were great. Horses are well and Dr. Thea Legaarden is doing a great job. Team spirit is high and working well,” remarked Bernie. Next stop is Gijon, Spain and the final leg is in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. Stay tuned as WCAR continues to raise the bar out west and beyond. For more information, up-to-date news and results as well as to become a member, go to www.westcoastactiveriders.com
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