Equestrian: Warmington shines

Balboa resident Molly Warmington, a Newport Harbor High product and

University of San Diego senior, earned her first Grand Prix show jumping

competition victory by topping the 27-rider field at the Grand Prix of

Bakersfield, held last month at the Kern County Fairgrounds.

Warmington, riding California-bred thoroughbred Mr. Pacific, was one

of 13 competitors to complete a perfect round, jumping over 5-foot wide

fences ranging from 4-6 to 5-0 high.

Those 13 riders then competed on a shorter course, a run which

Warmington completed in the fastest time to earn the victory.

The April 22 event featured riders who have represented the United

States in international competition.

The Grand Prix class, which typically features 16 jumps, is the highest level of competition in show jumping.

Warmington is trained by Ginnie Bryant at the Equites Riding Club in

San Juan Capistrano.