Posted May 1, 2006

2006 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Farnam

American Heidi White Wins the United States Equestrian Federation CCI**** National Eventing Championship and the Pinnacle Cup

Taking the reserve champion title and the highest-placed American combination was South Carolina’s Heidi White and her 13-year-old bay Thoroughbred, Northern Spy.

The pair had clawed their way from 10th place after dressage to sit at third after their cross-country challenge, where they kept their earlier dressage score of 49.4 intact.

She inched her way up a spot to end her work by adding eight penalty points (with no time penalties).

White who trains with Phillip Dutton was humble about her position, giving credit to her horse and supporters.

“It’s all a bit overwhelming,” said White. “I’d like to thank my horse, who yesterday, without a doubt, was absolutely brilliant.”

As the highest-placed American rider, White does not leave without a championship title. She is the proud recipient of the 9th Annual Rolex/2006 United States Equestrian Federation CCI**** National Eventing Championship and the Pinnacle Cup.