PAN AMERICAN GAMES NEW 2007

NO: 9

The final 2 rounds of Show Jumping saw both Patrick and Jill move up the standings to finish 17^th and 25^th respectively, which out of 47 starters is a fantastic achievement for both riders.  The competition was made up of the best riders in North, Central and South America most of them vying for recognition to be part of the Olympics next year.

Jill started off the day in 33^rd with 68.49 penalty points and in her first round scored 21 penalties, but with retirements and eliminations her total of 89.40 placed her 29^th overall.

Patrick had 8 penalties which added to his 31.99 gave him 39.99 and moved him up from 24^th to 19^th.

In the afternoon round Jill was one of only six clear rounds, but her 2 time penalties gave her a final total of 91.49 and moved her up to 25^th.  Patrick incurred 13 penalties to finish with a total of 52.99 and 17^th overall.

Both riders should be extremely pleased with their performances over the 3days of competition with their mounts Antille 8 and Navantus.

The individual competition was won by Jill Henselwood of Canada with Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil 2^nd and Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar of Canada 3^rd and 4^th.  Two Brazilians were 5^th and 6^th a Mexican 7^th and the only USA rider to complete the competition Cara Raether was 8^th.  Mac Cone of Canada was 14^th only 7 points ahead of Patrick.  These results illustrate the quality of the field.  We now await confirmation of Bermuda achieving an Individual Olympic place

Michael Cherry,

President,

Bermuda Equestrian Federation.