Rhythm & Blues Boutique CDI

06/24/2024

Day three crowned four more champions!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bortuzzo and her Eyecatcher W on winning the CDIYH 5YO Final with a 83.400%.

It was another blue ribbon for Laine Ashker and Zeppelin, owned by Ann Wilson. They won the CDI Intermediate II with a 65.824%.

Taking the crown in the CDI1* Intermediate 1 Freestyle with a 70.435% was Lauren Chumley and her Leeloo Dallas.

And in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle it was Adriane Alvord who took top honors riding her horse Selfmade to a score of 65.855%.

Thank you to the volunteers who generously donated their time to help support this show!

We look forward welcoming everyone back next year!

📸 Meg McGuire Photography

06/24/2024

Well done!

Wow - it was a hot weekend for a horse show! Thanks again to all the volunteers and show management that kept things flowing at the Rhythm & Blues Boutique CDI. Day 2 of the Rythm & Blues CDI saw Qredit again put in a really strong test. With soaring temps in the 90's, Michael was so proud of how Q just keep trying through the whole test. A mistake in the 1's dropped them down to 2nd but overall super happy with the ride. Thanks again to the sponsors and organizers -- this is really a very special, botique CDI that offers a great experience. We're lucky to have it in this region. Pictured is Q and his team on Day 1 -- we've adopted Lauren Chumley I think as an honorary team member ;-)

06/22/2024

The toasty temperature did not seem to interfere with the competition today because it was just as competitive as yesterday!

We kicked off the morning with the CDIYH 5YO Preliminary test and saw a super performance from Elizabeth Bortuzzo riding her own Eyecatcher W for the win with a 83.400%.

The CDIAm Gold Tour Intermediate 1 class was won by Kerry Karangelen riding her own Condiblesse v/d Kempenhoeve with a score of 62.706%.

In the CDI1* Intermediate 1 it was another tight finish between Virginia based Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Chester County based rider Silva Martin. However today, it was Silva who came out triumphant winning the blue sash with Janice Murdoch’s Zaphir on a score of 69.618%. Olivia and Fade to Black, owned by Mary Anne McPhail, were second with a 69.294% and Lauren Chumley was third with her own Leeloo Dallas and a score of 65.177%.

The CDIJ Juniors Individual test was won by Ella Davis and her own Rhett Butler with a score of 58.206%.

Laine Ashker and Ann Wilson’s Zeppelin took the blue ribbon in the CDI2* Intermediate A class with a score of 67.382%. Second place went to Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen riding Valerie Feigen’s Impression with a 63.882% and in third place it was Samantha Farrow with her own Quooper with a 54.735%.

The CDI3* Grand Prix Special was won by Christopher Hickey and Cecilia Stewart’s Stenagers Wyatt Earp and a score of 66.340%. The red sash went to Michael Bragdell and Hilltop Farm’s stallion Qredit Hilltop with a 65.723%.

Onto day three!

📸 Meg McGuire Photography

06/22/2024

Thank you for your support!

At Rhythm & Blues Boutique CDI
Proud to support this awesome event!

06/22/2024

Thank you to the individuals and companies who have generously sponsored this year’s competition. It takes a village to produce a competition like this and we owe you a massive thank you!

Platinum level sponsors:
Rhythm & Blues Equestrian Center
Uniphar
Monika Dujardin & Bob Albanese

Gold level sponsors:
Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center
Blackbird Health/Amy Edgar
Vollers

Silver level sponsors:
County Saddlery
Love Creek Farm

Bronze level sponsors:
Equestrian Stockholm
DQ Performance Horses
Hilltop Farm
EquiJet

Friends of the CDI:
B.W. Furlong & Associates
Emily Donaldson Dressage
Iron Spring Farm
Cheryl Duron
Judy Ross
Unionville Equine Associates
Lehigh Valley Dressage Association
Joyce Halliday
Jane Castellon
Dr. Jan Henriksen & Neva Gianini
Jersey Palms Farm

06/22/2024

Day one of competition was full of suspense with a tie breaker required to crown the champion of the CDI1*. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz came out on top, winning the PSG class with a 71% riding Mary Anne McPhail’s Fade to Black. Silva Martin took the red ribbon, also with a 71%, riding Janice Murdoch’s Zaphir. And third on the podium with a 66.177% was Lauren Chumley riding her own Leeloo Dallas.

The CDIAM Gold Tour PSG was won by Kerry Karangelen riding her own Condiblesse v/d Kempenhoeve.

Ella Davis and her own Rhett Butler won the CDIJ Juniors Team test with a 62.333%.

The CDI3* Grand Prix was won by Michael Bragdell and Hilltop Farm’s Qredit Hilltop with a 67.652%. The red sash went to Christopher Hickey and Cecilia Stewart’s Stenagers Wyatt Earp and a score of 66.913%. In third place was Elizabeth Bortuzzo riding Ashley Meister’s Kobus with a 61.413%.

Congratulations to all the riders! We hope you stay hydrated and look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!

Results can be found here:

https://equestrian-hub.com/show/188774

📸 Meg McGuire Photography

06/21/2024

Jog highlights from today’s CDI3* in Quakertown, Pa.

📸 Meg McGuire Photography

06/19/2024

The class schedule and horse/rider combinations for this weeks CDI can be found here:

06/18/2024

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Service by signup with Meg McGuire Photography LLC June 22-25, 2024 Rhythm & Blues Equestrian Center 2450 Steinsburg Rd Quakertown, PA 18950 Signup before THURSDAY, JUNE 20 @ 11:59PM to waive the $35 shooting fee and save on image packs!

06/09/2024

The temporary stabling is up! In addition to our permanent stabling we are also offering temporary stabling from the FEI Stabling company. Counting down the days until we see horses in here!

06/04/2024

The Flight Line Team is headed to the Dressage at Rhythm & Blues CDI 3*. We are so excited for the opportunity to work at this beautiful facility! We look forward to seeing some of our familiar faces dance down the centerline, but we are thrilled for anyone who is new to this show joining us! Entries are open online at Equestrian-hub.com for a few more days, do not hesitate to reach out with questions. As always, the Flight Line Team is happy to help. See you all in Quakertown June 21-23, 2024.

https://rhythmandbluesequestriancenter.com/boutique-cdi-3/
Text - 703-402-0507
Email - [email protected]

Photo by Meg McGuire Photography

06/03/2024

All the details about how the CDI will be managed and scheduled are available in the FEI Approved Schedule: