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Dutton looking the 2010 WEG

It was a year of fulfillment for eventer Phillip Dutton. The horseman finally won the Rolex Kentucky Three Day event CCI Four Star in April on Aiken resident Bruce Duchossois’ 16-hands, Irish-bred Irish Sport Horse Connaught. They placed second at Rolex Kentucky in 2007.

“It was a memorable year,” said Dutton. “I’ll always remember the 2008 Olympics, representing the United States at the Olympics for the first time. They were great games, parts of it were disappointing for me, but that’s part of the sport.”

Dutton also won the United States Eventing Association’s Rider of the Year for a 10th time. His Red Oak Farm in the Bridle Creek Equestrian Community serves as his winter base of operation.

“Winning the (USEA) Rider of the Year is a combination of everything put together,” said Dutton. “It’s sort of a reward for being consistent throughout the year.”…

…The 2010 World Equestrian Games are also on Dutton’s radar……..

Read the entire article by Ben Baugh
Date: 01-17-2009
Source: www.aikenstandard.com