Ocala, Florida, USA – February 16, 2024 – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*.

FEI Level III course designer, Colm Quinn (IRL) set the intricate track that proved to be quite the challenge. Several athletes encountered a single rail down, while others struggled to meet the tight time allowed of 79 seconds. Ultimately, six competitors made it to the jump-off, with only three achieving a double clear round, but it came down to a battle between Brazil and Ireland. 

Wednesday’s 1.45m Speed CSI3* winner, Adam Sklansky (USA) found the first double clear ride. He piloted the speedy 12-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse – Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare Hakini (Numero Uno x Montreal), to another solid performance in 41.20 seconds to set the time to beat, eventually finishing third

Final Results – $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

1) Tom Wachman (IRL) & Cathalina S: 2009 German Sport Horse mare by Catoki x Sandro, Coolmore Showjumping’s: 0 / 39.29

2) Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & Zilouet Mystic Rose: 2013 Brazilian Sport Horse mare by Balou De Rouet x Chin Chin 
BZB Barn LLC: 0 / 40.23

3) Adam Sklansky (USA) & Hakini: 2012 KPWN mare by Numero Uno x Montreal, Ellen Walker: 0 / 41.20

4) Andre Thieme (GER) & Paule S: 2014 Oldenburg gelding by Perigueux x Sir Shutterfly, Andre Thieme: 4 / 40.84

5) Alessandra Volpi (USA) & Candy Luck Z: 2015 Zangersheide mare by Comme II Faut 5 x Canturo, Alessandra Volpi: 0/EL

6) Eugenio Garza (MEX) & Contago: 2011 Oldenburg gelding by Cornet Obolensky x Cassini II, El Milagro: 0/WD

7) Allen Nabors (USA) & Master Clinton Dve: 2012 Warmblood gelding by Clinton x Heartbreaker, Dutch Valley Sporthorses: 1/79.26

8) Catherine Tyree Flores (USA) & Newton Van Het Krekelhof: 2013 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Diamant De Semilly x Contact Van De Heffinck, Catherine Tyree LLC: 1/79.37

9) Bliss Heers (USA) & Farinjo des Mec: 2015 Selle Francais stallion by Carinjo x Kannan, Bridgeside Farms L.L.C: 2/80.51

10) Catherine Tyree Flores (USA) & Camilla Z: 2012 Zangersheide mare by Cliff 67 x Sandro Boy Junior, Catherine Tyree LLC: 4/75.97

11) Maya Denis (MEX) & Jantien de Muze: 2014 Warmblood gelding by Triomphe de Muze x Lord Z 
Maya Denis: 4/76.17

12) Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) & Origi Van De Zeshoek: 2014 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Marius Claudius x Eldorado Van De Zeshoek Tn 
Enrique Gonzalez: 4/76.28

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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