TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Kent Farrington on Dolores PS won the $116,050, CSI3* Grand Prix on Sunday, ,Sept. 6 in Traverse City.

Kent Farrington on Dolores PS (Photo by Natalie Suto)Farrington thus was the podium in two different countries within a span of 24 hours.

Late Saturday night, he placed second in the CSI5* Grand Prix in Canada, then made it back to Traverse City Sunday in time for the Grand Prix, which he won on Dolores PS.

“I’m thrilled with this horse,” Farrington said. “She’s very new stepping up to this level; it’s her first three-star Grand Prix. She had her first international show a week ago and she won a class there too, so off to a great start.”

“With young horses I always say there’s hope and hype and I don’t like to hype anything so I have hope for the moment,” Farrington said. “The horse came from a friend of mine, Emanuele Camilli, he told me the horse was great and one I should have on my team. So far so good, and I’m looking forward to the future.”

 

FARRINGTON was one of seven to go clean over Colm Quinn’s course on Sunday, and he just narrowly missed having two spots in the jump-off, with Orafina finishing eighth on a fast 4 fault.

He went early in the jump-off order, making the rest of the field chase him, and none could catch his fast time of 35.95.

Jacob Pope on Jecibelle, just about a second off the pace, was second and Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen on Mochito V/D/ Mishagen finished third.

When asked what really sets the mare apart at this stage, he said, “I would say her way to fight to win. She’s very green but learning how to go fast. She doesn’t even really know how to look for the next fence, but she’s always game and puts in a big effort and that’s what winners do.”

The travel between two different countries made for a busier weekend than usual, but it’s all part of Farrington’s plan as he develops up-and-coming talent while also campaigning horses at the highest level.

Dividing his time between two shows in one weekend felt crucial for the development of his team in Traverse City and his team in Canada, so he put in the miles.

“I was bringing young horses here and I was in Europe this summer so a few of my young ones got put on the back burner,” he said. “So I’m trying to play catch up at the end of summer and get them enough rounds so I have a strong team for next season.”