December 20, 2001

The Dominican Equestrian Federation has selected Las Marismas-sponsored rider, Georgie Fernández, as the 2001 Rider of the Year. Citing his many wins at various levels in dressage, from Training to Prix St. Georges, Georgie was honored at a formal dinner in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in December 2001. All of the members of Las Marismas are extremely proud of Georgie's accomplishments and extend their congratulations to him and his family. Also honoured as 2001 circuit winners in various categories were Yvonne Losos and Las Marismas' junior riders, Vanessa and Kimberly Doyle.

December 20, 2001

Georgie competing Animo

As a farewell to her long-time mount and special partner, Jeannette Haazen rode Ainsley's Inatana to victory at their last competition together in Weert, Netherlands. Facing tough judging by Eric Lette and stiff competition from a field of talented riders, the pair finished as overall Intermediare I champions after placing second and third in two I-1 tests and winning the I-1 Freestyle with the outstanding score of 73%. Mrs. Haazen is a brilliant rider who exhibits exceptional class. Las Marismas wishes to congratulate Mrs. Haazen for her farewell victory and thanks her for her graciousness and assistance in advising Las Marismas on Inatana's management.

December 12, 2001

Yvonne riding her PSG/I1 mount Ainsley's Inatana with trainer Diederik Wigmans

As part of the ongoing acquisition of top horses for Las Marismas' riders, three outstanding dressage mounts have recently been purchased from Europe. Arabella, a stunning twelve-year-old chestnut Dutch mare by Blanc Rivage xx out of a Roemer dam, has been acquired by Diana Ramos, one of Las Marismas' senior riders. With explosive gaits and an outstanding temperament, Hulster, a twelve-year-old gelding by Ulster, will be a new mount for Georgie Fernández. Finally, Ainsley's Inatana, an eleven-year-old Dutch mare by Latano out of a Carneval dam, has been purchased for Yvonne Losos. Inatana, a top-quality mare, has been ridden for a number of years by Jeannette Haazen, an outstanding dressage rider who has been part of the Dutch Team on numerous occasions. The pair consistently won or placed at top CDIs throughout Europe, including Mechelen, Maastricht, Amsterdam and Weert.

Photos courtesy of Cealy Tetley and Betty Cooper