Lauren Hough & Prezioso S win at Aachen CHIO

United States Takes Home Three Top Prizes at Aachen CHIO on Wednesday

Aachen, Germany July 14th 2010 - And once again the national anthem of the USA was played: The US American rider, Lauren Hough, who had saddled the 14-year-old Oldenburg stallion Prezioso S the horse from Kenny and Joan Sims Highlife Farms rode to victory with a clear round in a time of 44.00 seconds.

The show jumping team scored another win when Lauren Hough of Wellington, FL, and Prezioso S, owned by Highlife Farms, won the Preis der StadteRegion Aachen over 53 other competitors. In the "winning round" format, the clear rounds returned for a second round. Hough and the talented 14-year-old stallion by Pilox were the fastest double clear in 44 seconds flat. They persevered through inclement weather as well.

"He actually likes the mud and rain, so I wasn't disappointed to have to go in the changing conditions," Hough revealed. "I felt quite confident that the ground is really good and I could take a chance."

Hough had help from Madden, who went before her and placed seventh on Abigail Wexner's Mademoiselle. "Beezie and George were really helpful; Beezie had gone before me and told me where I could do less strides than her. It was a really open, galloping jump-off, which suits him. He has a really big step. He's so handy (too)."

Hough said she is "grateful to have a horse like this in my string." She added, "In 99% of the shows he goes to, he comes home with a top three placing in a 1.50m class. Those horses are almost impossible to find. He can jump every day to win. I can't say enough great things about him. He always wants to please and win."