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2004 Dressage at Devon - Performance Division Tom Dvorak and Beaumarchais Confirm Shape in the Intermediaire I October 3, 2004
Aboard Sue Platz' Hanoverian Beaumarchais (by Warkant), Dvorak rode a correct and expressive test in which the trot half passes were the eye catcher. In the traversal movements, Beaumarchais crosses his legs with much reach while maintaining rhythm and bounce. "I'd like to take credit for it, but it's really him," Dvorak said, "He's a powerhouse. He's such a strong mover." Dvorak confessed he didn't really "expect" to win, but said "you go in and do the best you can. I had a really good year with that horse." Tom competed Beaumarchais at Devon last year at fourth level and in the Prix St Georges, but the horse has really matured now. "He's more confirmed, last year he was still green. He's a hot horse, but I got a better handle on his temperament and can control it."
Next year Tom hopes to start both Beaumarchais and West Side Lady at Grand Prix level. Unlike most top Canadian dressage riders, Dvorak will not be going to Florida for the winter show season. "Every four or five years I get the bug to go, but next season I stay in Canada. I will show the horses at some national shows at home and be here [in Devon] in the fall." Text and Photos by Astrid Appels |
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Canadian
Tom Dvorak took an unexpected but well deserved lead over Dr. Cesar
Parra in the Intermediaire I at 2004 Dressage at Devon. Winning
the class with a score of 70.083%, Dvorak demonstrated his preparedness
for Devon, a show which he calls "the highlight of the season."
In the
Prix St Georges, Dvorak placed second with his other horse, West
Side Lady (by Wesley). The gorgeous black Hanoverian mare could
not repeat her top PSG performance and dropped to a 12th place on
the leader board. "I'm disappointed in the score and the performance,"
Dvorak stated, "she did so well before. She's a very reliable
horse. We had
an early start and she was a bit nervous. She internalizes this and
didn't let go. It showed."
