Windfall II Scores One Thousand

Leesburg, Virginia- Dr. Timothy Holekamp’s Windfall II has become only the fourth horse in U.S. Eventing history to earn 1,000 points on the U.S. Eventing Association’s All-time High Point Leaderboard.

Windfall’s wins in the Adequan USEA Advanced Gold Cup classes at Millbrook and Richland Park in August took him to an all-time total of !,007 points, which puts him in fourth place overall on this lifetime achievement scoreboard.

Of this achievement, Windfall’s rider, Darren Chiacchia said today: “I am convinced if one's mission was simply to acquire points, a horse's career would fall very short of that goal. However, if one keeps the best interest of the horse in the forefront while developing the horse toward International competition, recognition such as this will follow.

“It is a huge honor to ride and compete a horse of Windfall's caliber. I am blessed to have a stable full of amazing animals, an environment filled with generous owners and sponsors, and a very talented support Team.”

Giltedge who represented the U.S. on five international teams with David O’Connor and who is owned by Mrs. Jacqueline Mars has headed the all-time high point leaderboard since his win at the Kentucky CCI**** in 2003. Now retired, his legendary record is being challenged by three other horses, Linda Wachtmeister’s and Plain Dealing Farm’s Winsome Adante, Hannigan owned by Bruce Duchossois and Windfall II.

Leigh Mesher’s My Beau, Will and Matt Faudree’s Antigua and Richard and Vita Thompson’s Upstage are also closing in on the 1,000 point mark.

About the USEA: The USEA is the national association for the Olympic equestrian sport of Eventing. The USEA’s core purpose is to promote and advance the sport of eventing and the association has become the indispensable resource for education, safety, certification, training and current eventing information for both its members and the eventing community at large.