Ocala, Florida, USA – December 09, 2023 – Holiday lights and packed stands set the stage for the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* during Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A field of elite show jumping athletes representing 10 different nations competed over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) and Chloe Reid (USA) scored another podium finish.

Reid (USA) rounded out the podium with her scopey 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding Crossover 4, owned by Team Reid LLC. The speedy pair cruised around the short course, soaring to the top of the standards, and crossing through the timers in 43.69 seconds. 

Reid couldn’t be more proud of her skilled partner, “I got ‘Crossover’ when he was six. My boyfriend was first riding him and then I completely took the reins. He’s now going on 11 years old, and I can’t believe how far we’ve come. This past summer was a very big achievement for us. We went up to Canada and did three five-star competitions, and he was clear in all of them. I am so proud of him, and thrilled to continue that consistency in my home territory.”

Melissa Brandes, Director of Equestrian at Lugano Diamonds commented on the evening and partnership with World Equestrian Center – Ocala, “It’s crazy to think that we are coming up on three years as a Founding Partner at World Equestrian Center. Tonight was incredible, the competition was wonderful and always such a thrill to enjoy. Watching tonight with all of the holiday lights really showcased the true sparkle of the evening. I commend all of the athletes, it was a tough class and they all rode amazing.” 

Final Results – $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

1) Beat Mändli (SUI) & Amiro B Z: 2014 Zangersheide gelding by Asca Z x Concreto, Grant Road Partners LLC: 0 / 0 / 41.15

2) Sharn Wordley (NZL) & Champion League: 2013 Hanoverian gelding by Cador 5 x Contendro I, Della Wordley: 0 / 0 / 42.56

3) Chloe Reid (USA) & Crossover 4: 2013 Hanoverian gelding by Cascadello x Chacco-Blue, Team Reid LLC: 0 / 0 / 43.69

4) Rowan Willis (AUS)& Billy McDermit: 2013 Warmblood gelding, Hudson Warren: 0 / 0 / 44.23

5) Alise Oken (USA) & Bonhome Richard: 2011 Selle Francais stallion by Catoki x Quaprice Bois Margot, High Hopes Farm, LLC:0/0/45.18

6) Alise Oken (USA) & Forrestal: 2014 Oldenburg gelding by Don Diarado x Allegreto, Alise Oken: 0 / 0 / 46.58

7) Sabrina Lefebvre (CAN) & RF Most Wanted: 2013 Warmblood gelding, Sabrina Lefebvre: 0 / 0 / 49.70

8) Jad Dana (LBN) & After Eight: 2010 Swedish Warmblood mare by Diarado x Cardento, Springhill Farm 1850, LLC: 0 / 4 / 40.95

9) Sharn Wordley (NZL) & Brin d’Or de Haute Melen Z: 2014 Zangersheide gelding by Bamako De Muze x Baloubet du Rouet, Della Wordley: 0 / 4 / 44.60

10) Maya Denis (MEX) & Chagolando PS: 2014 Oldenburg stallion Chacco-blue x Conthargos, Maya Denis: 0 / 4 / 45.16

11) Coco Fath (USA) & Aventador 5: 2012 Rheinlander gelding by Arpeggio x Landadel, Coco Fath: 0 / 4 / 46.94

12)Uma O’Neill (NZL) & Clockwise of Greenhill Z: 2007 Zangersheide stallion by Clearway x Caretino 2, O’Neill Show Jumping LLC: 0 / 4 / 47.23

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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