DeRosa Daily - The 2007 Rolex FEI Las Vegas World Cup

USA's McLain Ward Rocks the Thomas & Mack Arena
Taking the Lead in the First Show Jumping World Cup Round

Some Lasting Memories

As I think back to tonight’s class there are other things that come to mind. Some of those unfortunate mishaps to people who you know are the top seem to leave more of a lasting impression. One onther example was when Olympic Gold Medalist Rodrigo Pessoa, like Beezie, also crashed through a jump but somehow Rodrigo managed to stay in the irons.

There were other bits and pieces of information that I picked up throughout the night. I learned that Ilian was the oldest horse in the class and that Belgium rider Judy-Ann Melchior was the youngest rider. I watched as Margie Engle’s Hidden Creek’s Quervo Gold hit a pole so hard it bounced out of the cup but then landed right back in it. There was Michael Whitaker (GBR) who was competing in his 19th World Cup but this time had two refusals on Suncal Portofino 63. Photo: Margie Engle’s Hidden Creek’s Quervo Gold by Diana DeRosa

One of the most amazing feats was when Rich Fellers lost his stirrup over the first part of a combination. He somehow managed to get over the second fence and in a determined effort got the stirrup back without interrupting his course.

It was truly amazing to not only see such great horsemanship but to feel the arena come alive with enthusiasm. What a great beginning to the first day of World Cup competition. It was a class that truly rocked!

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