Saturday, December 3, 2005

4th Annual Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National

Mirja Block Takes First and Second Place in FEI Prix St. Georges

Mirja Block topped a field of 19 horses to claim the win in the FEI Prix St. Georges aboard Prince Charming. Prince Charming earned 65.5% from Judge Rockwell at C and 71.25% from Gen. Burton at B for a final average score of 68.375% and victory. Block also claimed second with a score of 66.50% place riding Attache.

Both horses are eight-year-old Hanoverian geldings that Block imported from Germany as four-year-olds. Block’s mounts are owned and trained by her father, Kurt Block.

“I’m really happy!” beamed Block, known as “Mimi,” who has not shown her string of horses for five months in order to give them a break. “Prince Charming was really forward. He had nice tempi changes, good trot extensions, and nice half-passes.”

Block’s second placed mount, Attache, a striking 17-hand black with four white socks, was showing in his first Prix St. Georges today. “He had really good trot extensions, a nice walk tour, and nice flying changes,” said Block. “I didn’t expect that he would be that confident already in his first time. He’s a really forward-going horse.” Judge Rockwell at C awarded the pair 63.750% and Judge Burton at B gave them 69.25% for a final average score of 66.50% and the red ribbon.

Block has shown at the Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National since its launch four years ago and has been in the winner’s circle numerous times at the event. “It’s always a nice show and I always have good results here, so I’m happy!”

On the Scene
4th Annual Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage at the National