Sophie Evans Takes the Top Spot in the CSI1* Grand Prix 1.35m
July 28, 2024In the CSI1* Grand Prix 1.35m, 13 combinations managed to qualify for the jump-off.
Immediately, Britain's Sophie Evans made it clear that she was a force to be reckoned with. She and her agile 12-year-old stallion (Arko III x Papillon Rouge) rode a super-fast round in 32.95 seconds.
Belgium's Yenthe Schrijvers was next in the arena and managed to come very close to Evans' time. Unfortunately, it was not quite enough, 33.14 seconds, and Schrijvers had to settle for second place with Que Bueno de Hus Z (Zang, Que Guapo x Canto I).
Yesterday's winner Nick Steeghs (NED) now finished third with Nanteuil van T&L (Halifax van het Kluizebos x Jokinal de Bornival I). They crossed the finish line in 33.58 seconds. Evans was pleasantly surprised by the result: “I am a bit surprised how well it worked out for me today since luck wasn’t really on my side the last two days. My horse felt great and I am very happy.”
