Devon Kane and Vamos Secure First International Win with Personal Best at TerraNova CDI3*

What Happened

Devon Kane and her longtime partner Vamos secured their first international victory at the KB2 Construction CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle at TerraNova Equestrian Center on April 3. The Wellington-based rider earned a personal best score of 75.46%, narrowly edging out Canadian Olympian Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnländerin, who finished just 0.08 percentage points behind with a 75.38%.

The winning performance, set to a Latin-themed freestyle featuring Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” was a breakthrough for the pair in their 35th CDI start together. Claire Darnell and Harrold S took third place with a 74.36%.

In the para-dressage arena, the U.S. team dominated the CPEDI3* competition. Paralympic gold medalist Roxanne Trunnell posted the day’s highest score, a 72.84%, aboard her new mount Furstenson MR in the Grade I Para Grand Prix B. Fellow Paralympian Kate Shoemaker added to the U.S. success by winning the Grade IV with Ghandi (72.79%), helping the U.S. team secure the overall victory with a total of 431.35 points.

Why It Matters

The results at TerraNova have significantly altered the standings for the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage. With her victory, Kane earned 20 qualifying points, vaulted into third place in the series standings, and signaled her intent to target the November final in California. Claire Darnell’s third-place finish also moved her up to second in the rankings.

For the para-dressage community, the event highlighted the depth of the U.S. talent pool. Roxanne Trunnell’s high score on a new ride, Furstenson MR, suggests a successful emerging partnership, while up-and-coming rider Sienna Busking’s personal best of 68.66% in Grade III demonstrates the growth of the sport's next generation as they track toward Paralympic goals.

Discipline Context

This event primarily impacts the Dressage and Para-Dressage disciplines. For high-performance dressage riders, the TerraNova CDI serves as a critical stop for earning points toward the US Equestrian Open of Dressage. For the Para-Dressage community, these CPEDI3* scores are vital for international rankings and team selection processes, particularly for riders like Busking who are refining their partnerships in a competitive environment.

Quick Facts

• Location: TerraNova Equestrian Center, Myakka City, Florida.
• Grand Prix Freestyle Winner: Devon Kane (USA) and Vamos (75.46%).
• Runner-Up: Camille Carier Bergeron (CAN) and Finnländerin (75.38%).
• CPEDI Team Winner: United States (431.35 points).
• High Score Para-Dressage: Roxanne Trunnell on Furstenson MR (72.84%).
• Series Impact: Qualifier for the US Equestrian Open of Dressage.

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