![Sean Heffron on Nitro wins the Twin Rivers 3-Day Eventing Competition in Paso Robles](http://www.ccnews.wpengine.com/medialab/450-grph_sean-heffron.jpg)
Sean Heffron, 8th grader at St. Martin of Tours School, riding Nitro, took First Place in the Novice Division of the internationally sanctioned United States Eventing Association (USEA) Twin Rivers 3-Day Eventing Competition September 26-8, one of the most grueling of all equestrian events. The event includes three days of dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding. The 14-year old competed to win against more than 30 other riders in Paso Robles, California.