Thermal, Calif. – Skylar Wireman and Barclino B reunited just in time to take home the win in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic on Thursday, February 26, at Desert Circuit 8, presented by Adequan.
Skylar Wireman and Barclino B. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo
Wireman and Barclino B last jumped at Desert International Horse Park during Desert Circuit 4’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – before Wireman then headed to the United Arab Emirates to represent Team USA in the Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO5*-LLN.
Skylar Wireman and Barclino B were presented as the winners of the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo
“I flew in from LAX yesterday and just literally got on to come to the ring this morning for this class!” said Wireman. “I was just going for a nice, smooth round to set him up for the [$75,000 Adequan Grand Prix] on Saturday. This is kind of our first week back after a nice break for him. I was thrilled with him. He jumped so well and was just so lovely to ride.”
Skylar Wireman and Barclino B. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo
Wireman and the 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding, owned by Wireman Investment Group, were one of 25 entries to contest the Thursday morning speed class, and their time of 64.983 seconds proved uncatchable.
Skylar Wireman and Barclino B. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo
Second place went to Kyle King, who rode Ninja BF, owned by Richard Kirby, to a time of 65.534 seconds. Mark Kinsella and Hamilton Ex Bart 111 Z, owned by Katherine Huffstutler, rounded out the top three with a time of 65.739 seconds.
“I thought it was a nice course; it was very flowing and had some places you could shave time off here and there,” said Wireman. “In general, this horse is a very naturally fast horse. I don’t even have to think about going fast. I honestly was just thinking about cruising around and a nice, smooth round.”
Second place went to Kyle King and Ninja BF. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo
With Wireman and Barclino B back together, they will now be ramping up toward Desert Circuit 10’s CSI4* competition.
To view full results from the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, click here.
Desert Circuit at Desert International Horse Park continues through March 15, followed by Desert Spring Fling 1 & 2, running March 19-29. To learn more, visit deserthorsepark.com/events.