Monday July 4, 2005

Damon Hill and Florencio Win 2005 World Championships in Verden

Susan Dutta and Currency DC Place Eleventh

The only American combination in the Finals on Sunday was Susan Dutta aboard the Oldenburg bred Currency DC (Clintino x Classiker). They scored 7.76 in total and ranked eleventh in the 5-year old Finals.

Judge Angelica Frömming praised the combination for showing a trot with good balance and rhythm, despite two mistakes in the rhytm in the medium trot (8.2). The walk had to be more loose with more shoulder freedom (7.0). The canter was well very decent but had to show more looseness in the back (7.80).

Dutta stood out in the pack by her professional presentation of her horse. Her quick seat and soft contact with the bit were admirable, as well as the very smooth ride she put down aboard 'curri'.

"We're very happy, it's been great to be here," her husband Tim Dutta commented after Susan's ride.