Ben Maher and Diva II (Kannan x Berlioz) won Friday's feature class at Jumping International de Valence, the Prix MMA at 1.50m, after a competitive jump-off. "It was quite a difficult course. For a three-star, there were high fences and a very fast jump-off. I’m proud of my horse, she has rested at the beginning of the summer and jumped very well last week here in Valence. It’s a great win!" said Maher. 

The surprise lat night came from home rider Thierry Rozier who took the second place after a fast and wonderful jump-off with Venezia d’Ecaussinnes (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Lys de Darmen). Another British rider completed the podium: Laura Renwick, awarded best rider of the show last year, riding Van de Vivaldi (Vivaldi van de Kempel x Golden Joy J). 

Source: Press release from Jumping International de Valence // Picture © Sportfot