UPPER MARLBORO, MD – SEPT 26, 2009 – Caroline Spogli made her debut in the equitation weekend count when she won the 13/14 Year Old Equitation championship, sponsored by Erin Duffy, Laurie Derosa, Newmarket, and Tammy Provost.

Spogli, who is from Rancho Santa Fe, CA, is 14 years old and trains with Ken and Emily Smith of Ashland Farms. She rode Superfly to two first places, one over fences and one under saddle.

Spogli initially purchased Superfly as a junior jumper, but thanks to his smooth gait and hunter-like demeanor, he became a great equitation horse for her. “He goes perfect for the water jump too. I think he’s fabulous,” she said.

Spogli attends boarding school in Virginia, which limits her time in the saddle. She was very happy with her win today. “I’m just ecstatic,” she said. “I’ve never won in indoors or anything, so I’m just so happy.”

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