Equestrian Competition Concludes at RC4 Acá Carayá After Weather Delays
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Regimiento de Caballería Acá Carayá is hosting a three-day equestrian event featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
- The competition, which experienced partial cancellations in July due to weather, is now concluding after overcoming climatic challenges.
- Results from the dressage and cross-country phases have been announced for various categories, with show jumping scheduled for Sunday.
The Regimiento de Caballería Acá Carayá is the venue for a comprehensive equestrian competition, a triple-threat event that began Friday with dressage, continued Saturday with cross-country, and will conclude Sunday with show jumping. This event is a significant gathering for equestrian enthusiasts in the region.
The competition, originally planned to be fully completed in July, faced partial cancellations due to adverse weather conditions. However, organizers have successfully rescheduled and are now bringing the event to its conclusion, showcasing the resilience and dedication of both the participants and the venue.
The dressage and cross-country phases have already yielded results across several categories. In the Escuela category, Leticia León Groppi on Anubis took first place, followed by Sirsalis Servín Romero on Toby. The Debutantes category saw Fabrizio Chamorro with Emperador in first, Alexia Báez with Blanquita second, and Luz Benítez with Life third. For the 1/2 Estrella category, Ricardo Schweizer on Luciana Z. secured first place, Giuliana Tewes on Old Dream was second, and Tte. 1° Juan Carlos Melgarejo on Fogo do Rincão placed third.
The final day of competition on Sunday will feature traditional show jumping events starting at 8:30 AM. Categories for Sunday include Escuela 0.70, Debutantes 0.80, and Media Estrella 0.90-1.00, promising an exciting finale to the equestrian showcase at Acá Carayá.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.