The second international dressage competition of the 2017 season commenced today at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), featuring both Small Tour and Large Tour competition in the George H. Morris Arena. Alexandra Duncan (CAN) and Vitall championed the FEI Grand Prix presented by Adequan®, earning a 65.600% to capture the win. Competition continues tomorrow, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and highlighting the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Adequan® at 4:20 p.m. in the George H. Morris Arena, followed by the Gladiator Polo™ “Battle for South Carolina” presented by Coca-Cola® at 8:00 p.m.

Duncan (a Horse-Canada.com blogger) and her own Vitall, a 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Ferro x Jarelle x Aram) entered the CDI ring today for the first time together in two years after the horse suffered an injury to his splint bone, which resulted in a lengthy surgery and rehabilitation.

“It felt good to be back,” commented Duncan. “I was pretty happy with him today. We had a few small mistakes. Today he had some highlights in the passage, the two tempis were nice. I was pleased with the extended trot as well. Just the overall feel he gave in there today was great. He was really present and with me.”

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