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“ Kochetova and Aslan were also in the ribbons during the class. They were the first pair to return in the jump-off, but with one rail at the second to last fence the pair finished in fifth place. Aslan won the Highlife Farms Conformation and Style Award based on his conformation, willing attitude, ride-ability and overall style while competing ”
Kochetova and Aslan Win Highlife Farms Grand Prix Conformation and Style Award At the Winter Equestrian Festival
Photo: Aslan, a Dutch Warmblood gelding owned and ridden by Ljubov Kochetova, won the Highlife Farms Grand Prix Conformation and Style Award during the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI3* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Kenny and Joan Sims, owners of Highlife Farms, sponsor the award and presented Aslan and Kochetova with their award. (Photo courtesy of Randi Muster Photography)
Kochetova and Aslan were also in the ribbons during the class. They were the first pair to return in the jump-off, but with one rail at the second to last fence the pair finished in fifth place. Aslan won the Highlife Farms Conformation and Style Award based on his conformation, willing attitude, ride-ability and overall style while competing. Kochetova and Aslan were awarded a special ribbon from Highlife Farms and a gift certificate, generously donated by EquiFit, Inc.
"It was an exciting Grand Prix and we were thrilled that Aslan won the conformation award, as we totally agreed with the judges on their decision," said Joan Sims, who owns Highlife Farms with her husband Kenny. "Horses as beautiful and athletic as Aslan are what breeders strive for, and they are always wonderful to watch when they are competing."
Sponsored by Highlife Farms, a world-class sport horse and breeding farm, the Grand Prix Conformation and Style Award is part of Highlife Farms' ongoing desire to recognize top sport horses. Highlife Farms is well known for producing top quality sport horses and for offering horse owners the chance to buy European quality sport horses in the United States.
As part of their on-going commitment to offer European quality horses to riders and owners in the US, Highlife Farms will be hosting a European-style auction on March 28 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The sale will feature over 35 horses and sport ponies with exception Highlife Farms bloodlines. Bidders will be able to purchase horses and ponies sired by Highlife's famous stallions including Highlife, Pilox, Highlife's Diamond Stud, Der Dollar and Connecticut.
"The evening promises to be an exciting and star-studded event, and George Morris, the chef d'equipe for the USEF Show Jumping team, will be providing the commentary for a demonstration by Olympic show jumper Lauren Hough who competes our stallion Highlife's Prezioso OLD," Sims said. "The opening ceremonies will also feature a dressage stallion showcase with our head trainer, Olympian Lisa Wilcox."
Highlife's top quality sport horses feature exceptional European pedigrees and bloodlines from Oldenburg, Holstein, Hanoverian and Westphalian lines, many of which have earned elite status with the German Oldenburg Verband. For more information on Highlife Farms, visit their website at www.highlifefarms.com