Six-time Olympian Mclain Ward left his mark on the inaugural Masters by jumping to a victory in the $32,000 3* Jumper Classic aboard La Serra (Casall) on Saturday, October 5. The Silo Ridge Masters debuted this week at the historic Keane Stud in Amenia, NY, with elite-level international show jumping as well as national classes starting at 1.05m, all in the stunning foothills of the Hudson Valley.
Ninety-three horses comprised the CSI3* rider list for the week, which included athletes representing 12 different nations. The USA’s Ward and 10-year-old La Serra, a Holsteiner mare (Casall x Lacros) owned by Susan Heller topped a 12-horse jump-off in a time of 35.95 seconds.
“I always thought highly of this horse when it was young, and I thought I'd like to develop her; she's very athletic and careful,” said Ward, who got the ride on La Serra in January. The mare was previously piloted by Ward’s student, Vanessa Hood. “She's been coming along slowly, but the last several months is getting solid and the horse has a ton of quality.
“This is a home show for us in a lot of ways,” continued Ward, who is based in Brewster. “I toured this property before there was anything built, and I think it's going to be an exciting place for the future of our sport, as well as the development of the equestrian community around here. It's a spectacular effort, a great setting and we're very proud to be here.”
Ireland’s Philip McGuane finished second for Evergate Stables riding Linguini de la Pomme, a 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Marius Cladius x Tinka’s Boy). Rounding out the podium, Mark Bluman (COL) took third aboard S&L Maracana, a 10-year-old Italian Sport Horse gelding (Lucky du Reverdy x Pronto) owned by S&L Farms.
Ninety-three horses comprised the CSI3* rider list for the week, which included athletes representing 12 different nations. The USA’s Ward and 10-year-old La Serra, a Holsteiner mare (Casall x Lacros) owned by Susan Heller topped a 12-horse jump-off in a time of 35.95 seconds.
“I always thought highly of this horse when it was young, and I thought I'd like to develop her; she's very athletic and careful,” said Ward, who got the ride on La Serra in January. The mare was previously piloted by Ward’s student, Vanessa Hood. “She's been coming along slowly, but the last several months is getting solid and the horse has a ton of quality.
“This is a home show for us in a lot of ways,” continued Ward, who is based in Brewster. “I toured this property before there was anything built, and I think it's going to be an exciting place for the future of our sport, as well as the development of the equestrian community around here. It's a spectacular effort, a great setting and we're very proud to be here.”
Ireland’s Philip McGuane finished second for Evergate Stables riding Linguini de la Pomme, a 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Marius Cladius x Tinka’s Boy). Rounding out the podium, Mark Bluman (COL) took third aboard S&L Maracana, a 10-year-old Italian Sport Horse gelding (Lucky du Reverdy x Pronto) owned by S&L Farms.