Henselwood 2nd in $100,000 Invitational Grand Prix

Culpepe, VA – Rising star Daniel Bluman added another impressive line to his resume when he bested a star-studded field aboard Fatalis Fatum to secure the top-prize in the $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.

Bluman and his impressive mount have now won three Grand Prix events in a row, including a victory in the $100,000 Class at The Hampton Classic. “I am very proud of my horse,” said Bluman. “He is proud to do his job. When I was horse shopping with Pablo Barrios he told me that this was the horse for me, and he was right!”

Bluman was outlasted 30 pairs in the first round and an additional nine on the jump-off course set by International Course Designer Olaf Petersen Sr. “He is a fantastic young rider on a well-established mount,” said Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood, who finished second. “They are going to be a force to be reckoned with for a long time.”

Henselwoos was one of eight in the jump-off and was aboard a brand-new horse, Bradon Construction’s Bottom Line. With two consecutive USGPL Grand Prix wins in her pocket, she was one of the favorites to win the class and the Olympian didn’t disappoint the crowd when she was fast and clear in 33.241 to take the lead. Henselwood quickly relinquished her lead to Bluman and had to settle for a second-place finish this time around, but was still happy with the performance of her new horse. “I am very pleased,” said Henselwood. “It looks like Bottom Line is going to be a promising ride for the future.”

PLACING HORSE RIDER OWNER PRIZE

1. Fatalis Fatum Daniel Bluman Daniel Bluman $30,000 0 0 32.147

2. Bottom Line Jill Henselwood Bradon Construction $22,000 0 0 33.241

3. Q’s Charm Ramiro Quintana Kathryn Quirk $13,000 0 0 33.769

4. RMW San Friese Kyle King Rocky Mountain Warmbloods $8,000 0 0 34.849

5. Tarco Van Ter Moude Tracy Magness Mr. and Mrs. John Bartko $6,000 0 4 36.852

6. Rio Corde Bill Lowry Winsor Farm Sales $5,000 0 4 37.121

7. Lirving Du Volsin Kate Levy Kate Levy $4,000 0 4 35.004

8. Discovery Robin Sweely Acorn Hill Farm $3,000 0 4 35.769

9. Marcus Aurelius David Jennings David Jennings $3,000 0 8 42.357

10. VDL Torlando Callan Solem Torlando Group $2,000 4

11. Arnando Karim Ghabi Renee White $2,000 4

12. Tarco Aaron Vale Joan Kalman $2,000 4