Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2024 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Kiekeboe Spirit were consistent again, earning another podium finish at Wellington International, this time finishing third in the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m last Sunday during the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).

The American and the 9-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood gelding (Darius x Game Boy) battled a day of unrelenting rain from a 10-horse jump-off over courses built by Nick Granat (USA).

U.S. rider Todd Minikus (USA) conquered bronze honors by two one-hundredths of a second riding Spirit Group’s Kiekeboe Spirit in a time of 35.67 seconds.

Final Results – $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m

1) Jad Dana (LBN) & After Eight – 0 / 0 – 34.37

2) Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) & HFG Quaman – 0 / 0 – 35.65

3) Todd Minikus (USA) & Kiekeboe Spirit – 0 / 0 – 35.67

Source: Press Release (edited) from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot

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