Casaccio and Freya d’Ambrel Secure Another Adult Hunter Title
Washington International Horse Show
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PMBy b.wehner
Kendall Casaccio continued her impressive indoor season with a victory in the $12,500 WIHS Adult Hunter Championship at the 2025 Washington International Horse Show, riding her own Freya d’Ambrel. Representing Marmora, NJ, Casaccio and her seasoned mount posted consistent performances over two rounds, earning scores of 83 and 86 for a championship total of 169, and were awarded the Diane Wade Memorial Award for their achievement.
Close Contenders
Close on their heels, Molly Welborn piloted her own Theory to second place, finishing with a combined score of 168 (81 and 87). Rounding out the top three, Rachel Tanio and So Cool, owned by Garrison Forest School, earned 167.5 (84 and 83.5).
Season Highlights
The victory marks another high point for Casaccio and Freya d’Ambrel, who also captured the NAL Adult Hunter Finals at the Capital Challenge Horse Show earlier this season, highlighting the duo’s consistency and strong presence in the national hunter circuit.
Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
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