Press release from Wellington International, edited by World of Showjumping

Fifty-seven horse-and-rider pairs stepped into the International Arena for the $62,500 Arthramid CSI3* Grand Prix Qualifier, where course designer Hector Loyola presented a thoughtful, competitive track for the Winning Round format. The top twelve riders returned for the final round and quickly turned into a showcase of precision riding. Leading the charge was Kristen Vanderveen (USA), who guided Bull Run’s Jireh (Uriko x Colman), owned by Bull Run Jumpers Inc., to a winning time of 52.31 seconds. 

Close behind, Chloe Reid (USA) navigated Crossover 4 (Cascadello I x Chacco-Blue), owned by Team Reid LLC, to a clear and efficient round of 52.80 seconds for second. Rounding out the podium was Alexandra Worthington (USA) aboard De L’oiseliere (Kapitol d'Argonne x Oberon du Moulin), owned by Turn A Blind Eye LLC, stopping the timers at 53.10 seconds. With just tenths of a second separating the top three, the qualifier delivered one of the most competitive finishes of the day.

Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) and Lorona (Grand Slam VDL x Amadeus) finished fourth in 53.57, followed by Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) and Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato) in fifth with a time of 53.65.