Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography
The theme of the 10th edition of the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais in Paris was dreams: Dreams of surpassing oneself, dreams of surprise and excitement, dreams of sharing unforgettable moments with the audience. So when home hero Simon Delestre and Hermès Ryan won the Grand Prix Hermès for a second consecutive year, that fitted perfectly into this year's theme! We look back at Sunday's Grand Prix Hermès with Erin Gilmore's stunning photos.
All photos © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Simon Delestre and Hermès Ryan flying in front of the home crowds. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
The emotions after a clear jump-off that brings you to the top of the leader board... Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
The only 9-year-old stallion Dominator 2000 Z impressed again, piloted by Christian Ahlmann to the second place. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Full focus from 4th placed Steve Guerdat and Alamo. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
In 2017, Edwina Tops-Alexander and California won the Grand Prix Hermès. This time around they finished 5th. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
The beauty of the Grand Palais! Here Chablis and Denis Lynch in action, that ended 12th. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Perfection. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Warm-up time. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Gregory Wathelet and MJT Nevados S had the fastest time in the jump-off, but with a pole down they had to settle for the 6th place. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Celebrations. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Dominator 2000 Z stealing our hearts. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
MJT Nevados S and all the beautiful colours of the Saut Hermès. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Jérome Guery having his hands full with Celvin at the prize giving. Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
The happy winner! Photo © Erin Gilmore Photography.
Then