CSI5* LGCT of Ramatuelle / Saint-Tropez, Athina Onassis Horse Show, France
JESSICA SPRINGSTEEN, 27, landed the biggest victory of her career to date when winning the five-star Longines Global Champions Tour grand prix of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez on the 12-year-old RMF Zecilie.
“She was flying today!” said Jessica of the Rushy Marsh Farms-owned Acolord x Canturo mare, who came to the stylish US rider from Denis Lynch at the start of 2018.
“She was with me every step of the way and jumped exceptionally. I’m delighted, especially for her owners.”
From an exceptionally strong field of 14 riders who made it through to the jump-off, Jessica was the only female rider.
“But that’s not what counts — before I went into the ring I just focused on my mare and our partnership,” added Jessica.
The US rider cashed out with a €99,000 (£87,780) top prize, having beaten Belgium’s Pieter Devos (Claire Z) into second by a full second, with flying Frenchman Simon Delestre saying he couldn’t have gone any faster to take third with Hermes Ryan.
Denne historien er fra September 19, 2019-utgaven av Horse & Hound.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra September 19, 2019-utgaven av Horse & Hound.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Better judges' cover a must to protect the sport's future
A group insurance option has been found to protect the officials showing needs but only if enough sign up
IVF with frozen sperm is a 'milestone' in equine breeding
The first successful use of frozen semen in the technique has been recorded in an American study
Challenging ourselves to be and do better for our horses
The 2024 FEI general assembly heard how we should all challenge ourselves to give horses the best lives possible
Scottish jockeys to benefit from fund's top services
A new centre in Galashiels has been built thanks to a legacy donation
How horse simulators could help encourage people into riding
It is hoped the new model will help break down barriers to the sector for a wide range of people
Many horses' needs aren't met: study finds chance to improve
Researchers say all must ensure horses have space, friends, forage and good experiences
Humble pie
How many ladies does it take to cook a shepherd's pie? It’s a complicated one, says Tessa Waugh, on a quest to find appropriate ovens for the impending hunt auction dinner
I love an underdog
The arrival of the winter mud brings with it a Venetia Williams hat-trick, but the day belongs to a warrior gelding, who never stops trying”
Jumping Jack cracks it
A scopey grey is learning to be quick” anda broodmare makes up for lost time
A star is born
A nine-year-old mare helps put Luxembourg on the map and we celebrate a remarkable grey’s comeback
