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Nick Skelton and Nemo 119 Photo by Randi Muster Wellington, FL - Nick Skelton of Great Britain was the only rider to have double clear rounds in today's $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Classic at the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. However, he was able to accomplish double clear rounds on both of his mounts in the class, giving him first place with Nemo 119 and second on Carlo 273, both owned by Beverly Widdowson. Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and Kilkenny Rindo were the fastest four-faulters for third place.

Rachel Koggan and Farewell Photo by Randi Muster Wellington, FL - Tricolors were awarded today in the younger Amateur -Owner Hunter division at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The first week of the 12-week long circuit concludes tomorrow.

Pablo Barrios and G & C LisaPhoto by Randi Muster Wellington, FL - Victory returned to Pablo Barrios of Venezuela for the second time this week when he was the fastest in the $6,000 Spy Coast 1.40m Speed Challenge on G&C Lisa, owned by Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal of Wellington, FL.

Courtney Carey and Love Notes Photo by Randi Muster Wellington, FL - The first week of competition of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival continued today at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.  The final championships were awarded today in some of the Adult Amateur divisions, while many of the junior hunters just began their first day of competition for the weekend.