Ghedin did much better than that! She and her 5-year-old by Relevant out of a Welt Hit II dam, won the class, and Sophie got the chance to pose for photos with her horse. “I thought I didn't even place and then when I realize after Brian (O’Connor) announced 2nd place that I was alone in the ring ...I screamed 'Oh My God! I won!' Everybody in the committee stand and the ground crew were cheering me on. I'll never forget that moment!"

Ghedin purchased her young horse as a 4-year-old from Germany with the help of Elly Schobel. “I looked at a few horses, they didn't waste any time, Elly knew exactly what I was looking for and my budget.” said Ghedin. “We went to one of the trainers she likes to work with, and while they are talking I noticed a cute young chestnut. I don’t have to tell you how excited I was when they took him from the stall for me to ride. I rode him, then again the next day and said to them well this horse is going to have to learn French!’ He passed the vet and then I got my Remy Martin G (and he now understands some French words!)

Ghedin who is also a photographer is a part of the HorsesDaily team, and has apprenticed with us for 2 years helping at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby, USEF Pony Finals, and the USEF Festival of Champions.

Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Sophie became a US citizen this year, and this year has started her own photography business working mostly in the Pennsylvania region where she lives with her husband.