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Five Riders Qualify for $100,000 Init2Winit Final in Omaha
Kansas Ag Connection - 10/22/2018

Last week, the second set of riders qualified at the American Royal in Kansas City for the $100,000 Init2Winit Speed Jumping Series Final April 5 at the 2019 International Omaha.

Hunter Holloway, a Topeka native and one of the most accomplished young riders in North America, came in first place riding Lucky Strike to win the $25,000 InIt2WinIt Speed Jumping Series Qualifier.

Right on Hunter's heels was Mathis Schwentker riding NKH Carrido placing second. Schwentker placed his third and final horse in the qualifiers with NKH Caruso. Schwentker has qualified an astonishing three horses for the International Omaha with his first qualifying position earned in Houston two weeks ago with Chaccrobat.

Not to be out done, was Genevieve Munson just 14 years old riding Stillwater finishing 4th tonight and earning a trip to Omaha in the Spring.

Jaelynn Downing and her horse Vigo Du Levant qualified for the first time and Omaha native Karen Cudmore and Southern Pride will once again be representing her hometown at the Finals.

The following riders have qualified to compete for the $100,000 InIt2WinIt Final in Omaha:

Kansas City -- American Royal qualifier

1. Hunter Holloway and Lucky Strike - 67.4

2. Mathis Schwentker and NKH Carrido - 69.16

3. Hunter Holloway and VDL Bravos - 69.413

4. Genevieve Munson and Stillwater - 69.681

5. Mathis Schwentker and NKH Caruso - 70.9

6. Jaelynn Downing and Vigo Du Levant - 74.983

7. Karen Cumore and Southern Pride - 75.232

Eligibility to ride in the $100,000 InIt2WinIt Speed Jumping Series Final at the International Omaha on April 5 is determined by four qualifying events held in Houston, Kansas City, St. Louis and Denver. Five different riders from each qualifying event will compete in the final.The third qualifying event isNov. 10 at the St. Louis Hunter Jumper Show with the final qualifying event at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 18 in Denver.

The International Omaha, April 4-7, will be held at the CHI Health Center Omaha arena and convention center, site of the 2017 FEI World Cup Finals. In addition to the InIt2WinIt Championship, the event will feature a $100,000 Grand Prix in jumping and a Dressage Team Challenge featuring grand prix, freestyle, youth and amateur riders. Spectators will also enjoy outstanding shopping, demonstrations, educational exhibits, entertainment and dining, all under one roof.

The Omaha Equestrian Foundation, a certified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation, has been committed to building a world-class equestrian experience in Omaha over the past several years. It created and developed The International Omaha, an internationally sanctioned equestrian show jumping and dressage experience now going into its seventh year. The successful growth of this event helped secure the bid to host the highly acclaimed 2017 FEI World Cup Finals.

Ticketing information including hospitality and VIP packages will be available shortly. Sponsorships are available and people can contact Mike West at mwest@omahaequestrian.com to learn more about how to get involved with the largest horse event in the Midwest.


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