WAYNE, Illinois, Aug. 21, 2025–Sabine Schut-Kery on Jojoba de Massa claimed the U.S. Intermediare 1 championship Thursday, winning the Freestyle for a sweep of the division.
Sabine of San Marcos, California and the 11-year-old Portuguese Sport Horse were awarded 74.150% by the panel of five American judges in deciding the first title of the week-long event. The pair won the Prix St. Georges and Int. 1 earlier. The horse is owned by Akiko Yamazaki who had a string of horses with Steffen Peters that competed in five of the rider’s six Olympics.
Lauren Sprieser of Marshall, Virginia on C. Cadeau, nine-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, was runner-up on 72.135% for reserve champion.
Natalya Slipchenko, of Davis, California and the nine-year-old Westfalen gelding Fortunatto EDI placed third on 71.395% in the musical performance.
Results;
| Rank | Competitor | Score | E | H | C | M | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Sabine Schut-Kery (USA)
Jojoba de Massa
|
74.150% | 75.675 | 74.075 | 76.025 | 72.175 | 72.800 |
| 2. |
Lauren Sprieser (USA)
C. Cadeau
|
72.135% | 72.450 | 72.300 | 70.700 | 73.025 | 72.200 |
| 3. |
Natalya Slipchenko (USA)
Fortunatto EDI
|
71.395% | 68.425 | 71.925 | 74.225 | 72.075 | 70.325 |
| 4. |
Kat Fuqua (USA)
Dreamgirl
|
70.275% | 70.475 | 72.100 | 69.675 | 68.850 | 70.275 |
| 5. |
Andrea Woodard (USA)
Roxette
|
70.270% | 70.900 | 70.275 | 69.175 | 70.200 | 70.800 |
| 6. |
Taryn Anderson (USA)
Kumami ADQ
|
69.615% | 69.425 | 70.400 | 69.100 | 70.450 | 68.700 |
| 7. |
Heather Kennedy (USA)
Dr. Davidoff
|
68.800% | 69.375 | 69.925 | 68.175 | 68.375 | 68.150 |
| 8. |
Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn (USA)
Franzsis HSR
|
68.670% | 67.625 | 68.150 | 67.350 | 69.925 | 70.300 |
| 9. |
Sarah Mason-Beaty (USA)
Liang
|
68.430% | 71.100 | 66.050 | 66.800 | 71.275 | 66.925 |
| 10. |
Nicki Grandia (USA)
Don Erré
|
68.115% | 66.450 | 68.850 | 66.625 | 69.200 | 69.450 |
| 11. |
Elizabeth Bortuzzo (USA)
Vincent
|
67.815% | 67.425 | 68.975 | 68.475 | 66.700 | 67.500 |
| 12. |
Hillary Martin (USA)
Chachi
|
67.340% | 66.925 | 66.950 | 67.975 | 67.675 | 67.175 |
| 13. |
Jessica Jo Tate (USA)
Denali
|
66.960% | 67.225 | 66.850 | 67.850 | 65.525 | 67.350 |
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