Wellington, Florida, USA – December 14, 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. The week began on Thursday with the $50,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* sponsored by Omega Alpha. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) emerged victorious on Bull Run’s Hesed, followed closely by Nayel Nassar (EGY) on Jiminy Cricket and Margie Engle (USA) on Dicas.  

Vanderveen was victorious aboard Bull Run Jumpers’ 9-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Christian 25 x Lord Z) completing their second flawless performance in 38.08 seconds.

Margie Engle (USA) and Dicas were right on the heels of the eventual winners, finishing second only eleven-hundredths of a second behind, being timed in 38.19 seconds during the tiebreaker.

Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Jiminy Cricket produced too clean rounds too, securing bronze honors in 41.12 seconds.

Final Results – $50,000 Omega Alpha Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

1) Kristen Vanderveen (USA) & Bull Run’s Hesed – 0 / 0 – 38.08

2) Margie Engle (USA) & Dicas – 0 / 0 – 38.19

3) Nayel Nassar (EGY) & Jiminy Cricket – 0 / 0 – 41.12

Source: Press Release (edited) from Wellington International

Photo: © Wellington International / Sportfot

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