2005 Dressage at Devon - American Junior Riders Championships

Meet the Riders - Caroline Roffman and Bulgari 5

Since June of 2004, 17-year-old Caroline Roffman and the 11-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding (x Baryshnikov) have been a dynamic duo. With the help of long time trainer Silke Rembacz and European partner Gerd Schoenebeck, Caroline took the trip over to Germany to be introduced to her future competition mount, Bulgari 5. “It was love at first sight for me. We weren’t even supposed to look at him, but we got a chance to see him and came back later that day to purchase him. Our personalities mesh so well and I love his confident attitude. He is a real showman, which makes competition a great experience for me.” With the complete support and agreement of Silke, arrangements were made to bring “Bully” to America.

Getting used to riding him away from home was a challenge at first. “Bully is a very hot horse at horse shows, which took some getting used to.” Soon the pair had worked out its kinks and was dazzling judges everywhere they went. Their season average stands near a 69% coming into this competition. The duo spent their summer in New Jersey at Silke’s barn and attended their first CDI together recently.

“I couldn’t dream of having a more encouraging trainer and mentor in my life. I am also lucky enough to have two parents who totally support my riding goals and ambitions. I consider it an honor to be invited to come and compete at Devon this year and couldn’t ask for a better team. We all get along great and have a lot of fun together.” Last year, Caroline made the team with ease, but due to very unfortunate horse and rider injuries, was forced to withdraw, which opened up a spot for current teammate Eliose Aud.

Bulgari and Caroline will make the long trip back down to Wellington, Florida in December. Their goals for this next year are to get their feet wet in the Prix St. George and get some more experience at some of the most prestigious CDI’s that America has to offer.

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