Uno is Number One in Sidesaddle Championship

Uno Wins Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Championship (c) Al Cook Photo

Uno is Number One in Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, PA. - October 19, 2011 - Uno, owned by Sally Lamb of Gordonsville, VA, lived up to his name by winning the Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Championship, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hornberger, at the 66th annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Wednesday.

With Jill Wilson in the saddle, the seven-year-old Thoroughbred-Warmblood Cross gelding showed consistency winning the Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Under Saddle Class, sponsored by Centerpoint Engineering, Inc.; receiving second in the Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Hack, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hornberger; and was third in Ladies' Hunter Sidesaddle Over Fences, sponsored by Geoservices, Inc.

I wasn't really expecting to win today because this is only the fourth time he has had a sidesaddle on and it's his first time here," said Wilson. "But he is really kind and you can trust him. He's a good boy. I love him to death."

The Reserve Champion was Vienna, owned and shown by Tracey Cover of Delaplane, VA. Cover, who is an attorney, received the 10-year-old mare as a Christmas present from her husband, Alan. She was surprised and thrilled with Vienna's performance.

"She was so relaxed and didn't let anything get to her. She was wonderful," said Cover. "It was very special to win here. I grew up in Harrisburg so when I show here it's like coming home. A lot of my family came to watch me today - my husband, my parents, my grandparents and my aunt were all here, so winning was very, very special."

Competition at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg continues through October 22 with Saturday's featured event, the $75,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix de Penn National.

In addition to world-class equestrian competition, the PNHS offers a unique shopping environment with boutique vendors that offer everything from fine art to custom jewelry, clothing, accessories and horse show memorabilia.

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