Second Company Pleasure Ride Judged A Success

By KIM HARMON

Published: May 18, 2007 12:00 am

After completing a six-mile trail ride and successfully navigating an obstacle course, eight teams received ribbons at the Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard annual Judged Pleasure Ride held on Sunday, May 6. First place was awarded to Team #97, Alyssa Osiescki, with second place being awarded to Team #57, Wendy Vaulting. Other top finishers included: 3. Lauren Lasher and Karen Ann Alexander; 4. Janet Harner and Helen Martino; 5. Nicole Ludwig and Stephanie Spath; 6. Veerle Ausloos and Gina Jesberc; 7. Rose Mary Biegger and Sylvie Napoli; 8. Debi and Jerry Grimaldi. LEFT: First place winner Alyssa Osiescki, right receives her blue ribbon from Major Gordon Johnson. CENTER: State representative DebraLee Hovey competes on her horse, Mozartâs Danube; RIGHT: Second place winner Wendy Vaulting navigates the obstacle course on her horse Wilson. â photos courtesy of Cindy Joyce

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