Debuts and Blues at WEF 2

After a successful first week on the Winter Equestrian Festival circuit, Emma Pell continued her winning ways and also moved up a level in the jumpers, for a gratifying Week 2, held January 18-22 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida.Emma and Ari 55 placed first in the Low Children's Jumpers (in a class of 61 competitors) and then moved up to the High section, where they earned an impressive fourth at 1.15m in the High Children's Jumper classic.Emma also jumped to second place aboard Amelie in the Low Children's Jumper Classic in a field of 55 entries."It was a great week for Emma! She even did the High Children's Jumper speed class on Amelie," said trainer Denice Perry. "I think she's really found her niche in the jumpers, and the consistency in her riding has improved tremendously."Leslie Kopp joined the Skyland Farm team in the show ring this week, riding her Gone Country in the 3'3" Amateur-Owner Hunters. She also received blue ribbon clears in the .95 Training Jumpers with Cardine for an excellent start to the circuit.Skyland Farm also congratulates client Virginia Bonnie for her success on the HITS Desert circuit in California. During Week 1, Virginia won the Marshall & Sterling High Children's Jumper Classic aboard Captiva, earned great ribbons in her equitation debut aboard Jelti JS and guided Blue A Kiss to top placings in the Large Pony Hunters.