James Koford Debuts Hatsjie B in Grand Prix Freestyle for Victory at Quakertown CDI3*

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James Koford and Hatsjie B. File photo. © 2023 SusanJStickle.com

QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 25, 2023–James Koford made the Grand Prix Freestyle debut of Hatsjie B on Sunday to claim a double victory in the CDI3* in only the second Big Tour competition for the partnership.

James of Southern Pines, North Carolina and the 11-year-old KWPN gelding scored 70.565% for the musical performance two days after winning the Grand Prix.

The duo’s first international competition was last month and now has logged three victories in four starts.

Canada’s Evi Strasser on Disney Tyme, 15-year-old Oldenburg gelding, was runner-up on 70.495%.

Results:

CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle
Rank Competitor Score E H C M B
1.
James Koford (USA)
Hatsjie B
70.565% 71.500 69.225 70.800 70.075 71.225
2.
Evi Strasser (CAN)
Disney Tyme
70.495% 69.625 69.825 70.225 72.000 70.800
3.
Kymberly Pullen (USA)
Hot Date
66.895% 64.850 66.275 67.375 68.550 67.425
EL
Christian Garweg (CAN)
Excalibur RS
eliminated
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