Donna Ponessa and Western Rose. Photo Lindsay Y. McCall
September 2, 2012– Sunday saw the conclusion of the Team Championship as well medals awarded for individual performances in Grade IV, III and 1a competition at the 2012 Paralympic Games. The host nation took medals by the handful claiming two Individual Silvers, an Individual Gold and Team Gold. This is the fifth time Great Britain has earned the top spot on the team podium since 1996 when Para-Equestrian Dressage was first included in the Paralympic Games. Claiming Silver behind Great Britain was the team from Germany with Ireland earning Bronze.
The U.S. team put in determined efforts in both the Team and Individual Tests and finished in seventh place.
Donna Ponnessa (New Windsor, NY) was the only American to ride on Sunday and gained valuable experience in Greenwich's impressive Stadium. Ponessa finished in sixth place in the Grade 1a Team Test with Wesley Dunham's Western Rose. The pair scored 69.2% in a test that was highlighted by a beautiful free walk and where Ponessa earned high marks for her position.
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