Wellington, FL (April 5, 2011) – Thanks to a brilliant ride in the Intermediaire I class at the International Horse Sport Dressage Premier, Lisa Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU rode away as the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award winner. Sponsored by Vita Flex Nutrition, the award is given to a horse and rider who display remarkable skill during a show.

Wilcox, an Olympic bronze medalist, has recently taken over the ride on the eight-year-old bay stallion by Pik L. Considered a horse to watch, Pikko del Cerro was the 2009 FEI Six-Year-Old National Champion.

“This was Cerro’s first Intermediaire I class and he was excellent and I was really, really happy with him,” Wilcox said. “He has some moments where he was getting tired but he really stuck with me. His extensions were exceptional and in general he was with me. I know it is a hard test and he is still developing, so it’s exciting to see this.”

Wilcox, who operates out of Wellington, Florida, said she hopes to qualify Pikko del Cerro for the Pan Am Games and the Developing Horse classes. “I hope to do my first CDI with him in March,” Wilcox said.

“Vita Flex Nutrition was pleased be part of the International Horse Sport Dressage Premier and we congratulate Lisa and Pikko del Cerro on a brilliant performance,” said Allyson St. Vincent, brand manager for Vita Flex Nutrition. “This is an exciting award for us to present and we know the riders who receive it will also enjoy the product they receive as part of the award.”

Vita Flex Nutrition delivers winning results with innovative equine products formulated specifically for the extreme performance demands of equine athletes.  Researched and tested by equine nutritionists and veterinarians, Vita Flex® products have been relied upon for more than two decades by owners, trainers, and top riders.  Joint supplements, such as Equinyl™ Combo, contain the patented ComfortXTM ingredient which helps manage inflammation associated with training and competition, provides joint health support, increases flexibility and shortens recovery time by reducing the emigration of neutrophils to the site of the inflammation.

For more information about Vita Flex Nutrition products, visit their website at www.vitaflex.com or call (800) 848-2359.