After two days of competition, Stephanie Danhakl, from Philadelphia, PA, piloted her own horse, Enough Said, to the Shamrock Ventures Amateur-Owner Hunter 18-35 3’3” championship. The pair won all four jumping classes with scores of 85 and higher both days. “One of the best things about him [Enough Said] is his consistency. Every round I go in, I know he is going to be the same,” Danhakl commented about her horse’s performance. Reserve Champion honors in the division went to Elizabeth Kirby riding Darkest Hour, owned by The Party Girl Group. Darkest Hour was second and fourth over fences along with a second place finish in the under saddle. Enough Said and Danhakl have been a partnership for the past year. They started competing together in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’3” during the 2014 WEF. “He [Enough Said] is amazing to ride. He is so smooth, he never changes pace, and he has a nice even way of going,” Danhakl described her horse. Despite a year of experience together, this week was only Danhakl’s second show in three months. “I broke my collarbone and had to take about two and a half months off, so I’m just getting back into showing,” Danhakl explained. “I still feel rusty,” Danhakl smiled. “I really trust my horse and I feel like we know each other really well, so it made it easier going back in the ring.” Originally from California, Danhakl grew up showing in Palm Springs, CA. However, for the past three seasons Danhakl has been coming to WEF and is excited to be in the winner’s circle. “With the big competitive divisions [at WEF] it makes winning that much more special! One has to really rise to the occasion and ride his or her best to do well. There are so many great horses and riders, so it keeps me focused and working hard,” Danhakl said. source: Press/ Equnews.com - photo: Sportfot
