Redmond’s Linstedt qualifies for national equestrian event

Redmond resident Jordan Linstedt recently qualified for one of the most prestigious equestrian "eventing" competitions in the world, the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three Day, which will be held from April 26-29 next year. Eventing is essentially an "equestrian triathlon," involving working with a horse in three phases: dressage, endurance (cross country) and show jumping.

November 10, 2011 7:49 pm
Redmond native Jordan Lindstedt recently qualified for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event
Redmond native Jordan Lindstedt recently qualified for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event

Redmond resident Jordan Linstedt recently qualified for one of the most prestigious equestrian “eventing” competitions in the world, the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three Day, which will be held from April 26-29 next year.

Eventing is essentially an “equestrian triathlon,” involving working with a horse in three phases: dressage, endurance (cross country) and show jumping.

After Linstedt’s horse, Tullibards Hawkwind, was injured at last year’s Concours Complet International (CCI) event at Galway Downs in Temecula, Calif., the pair made a comeback in 2011 and earned enough points to qualify for the Rolex event next year.

She finished a score of 112, finishing in 21st place out of 36 riders.

Tullibards Hawkwind is a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding.

“It was great to be back in Temecula, he always runs strong at Galway,” said Linstedt after she completed the cross country course. “This was the toughest cross country course I have ridden. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to ride with the world’s best riders at Rolex in April.”

Linstedt will be training over the winter to prepare for the Rolex and grow her own training and eventing business, Saddle Rock Stables, in Redmond.

For more information, visit www.jordanlinstedteventing.com.

For more information on the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, visit www.rk3de.org.