Isabelle Bosley Dominates from Start to Finish in CCI3*-L Victory
Maryland 5 Star CCI5*
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PMBy b.wehner
It was a wire-to-wire win for Isabelle Bosley at the MARS Maryland 5 Star, as the local favorite and her talented gelding Conner delivered a performance that never wavered from start to finish.
Strong Start in Dressage
Bosley set the pace early with a sharp, accurate dressage test on Friday, establishing a lead that she would carry through the weekend.
Forward and Confident Across Country
Saturday’s cross-country saw Bosley and Conner navigate the course with precision and poise, maintaining momentum and control throughout every fence.
Clean Show Jumping to Seal the Win
By Sunday, all eyes were on Bosley, and she delivered a calm, clean show jumping round to finish on 24.8, claiming her first-ever CCI3-L title*.
Podium Highlights
Close behind, Alyssa Phillips and Rockett 19 held second on 25.5, while Olivia Dutton and Jewelent completed the podium with a total score of 32.9.
Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo
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