North Salem, New York, USA – September 12, 2024 – Two Irishmen claimed top honors in the first two international classes at the 2024 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Thursday, with each class featuring over 40 entries representing eight countries. Old Salem kicked off its FEI division with the $10,000 Two-Phase CSI 4*, presented by Eastern Hay, where Olympic veteran Darragh Kenny (IRL) piloted Serendepety to the win in a speedy double-clear time of 25.36 seconds.
Kenny is no stranger to the podium at Old Salem Farm, especially with Beerbaum Stables’ 9-year-old Hanoverian mare. On Thursday, the pair bested a field of 41 starters over Ken Krome’s 14-effort, 1.45m course in the $10,000 FEI 4* Two-Phase.
“Serendepety is a really fast mare,” Kenny said. “She’s really stepped up to the 1.45/1.50m level, and I just had a bit of fun with her today. She’s super quick across the ground and really light, and I just had to turn back in a couple of places for the time. She was great.
“She’ll jump the 1.45m class again on Saturday,” he added. “My other horses, Rockstar and Chaccoletto, will jump the 1.50m tomorrow, then Rockstar will jump the (Blue Diamond Cup) on Sunday.”
Earning second place was Zayna Rizvi (USA), who tripped the timers in 26.21 seconds aboard Flying Z’s 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare Oryzon Van Het Schaeck. Third went to Will Simpson (USA) with his 26.40-second time aboard Will Simpson Stables’ 15-year-old Mecklenburg gelding Chacco P.
The Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to top Grand Prix stars aboard their elite mounts. Week 1 (September 10-15) is designated CSI4*/2* while Week 2 (September 17-22) is designated CSI3*. Old Salem’s September schedule also includes a National/Level 2 event (September 25-27).
Final Results – $10,000 Eastern hay Two-Phase CSI 4*
1) Darragh Kenny (IRL) & Serendepety – 0 / 0 – 35.36
2) Zayna Rizvi (USA) & Oryzon Van Het Schaeck – 0 / 0 – 26.21
3) Will Simpson (USA) & Chacco P – 0 / 0 – 26.40
Source: Press Release (edited) by Marty Bauman / Classic Communications for Old Salem Farm Horse Shows
Photos: © Old Salem Farm / SEL Photography
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