Windsor, England – May 05, 2024 – Some of the world’s most promising up-and-coming Show Jumpers took to the Castle Arena early this morning for The Defender Under 25 Jumping Competition, which took place over two rounds — with all clears from the first round proceeding into the jump-off.
A total of 33 combinations tackled the first round, which caused faults throughout. However, stylish clears did come from a number of riders including Billy Stud rider Lottie Tutt — who was also well-placed in the LeMieux National 1.40m Open Jumping Competition on Thursday morning. In total, only four other riders could produce clear jumping rounds inside the time, with Harrison Hatteea heartbreakingly missing out on qualifying for the jump-off with just one time penalty.
Riders returned to jump the shortened course in the same order that they jumped in the initial round, meaning that it was America’s Natalie Dean (USA) riding Dotcom D’Authuit who entered the arena as first to go. Dean secured a quick and clear round in a time of 33.94 seconds to put pressure on the remaining competitors. Whilst clear rounds did then come from Olivia Sponer (GBR) and Jake Myers (GBR), no one could quite match the time set by the American, meaning the Show debutant claimed the coveted title.
Speaking on her win, Dean stated: “It feels great to be here and to win! It is my first time competing at Royal Windsor Horse Show and it is such an amazing show. My horse is very fast and always competitive at this level and so I knew to stick to my plan going into the jump-off.”
The American continued: “I am based with Ben [Maher] at the moment which is incredible. He told me to play the jump-off a bit safe today as there were not many in it — his advice paid off!”
Final Results – The Defender Jumping Competition CSI U-25
1) Natalie Dean (USA) Dotcom d’Authuit – 0 / 0 – 33.94
2) Olivia Sponer (GBR) & Bingo du Chateau – 0 / 0 – 35.63
3) Jake Myers (GBR) & J Superstar – 0 / 0 – 35.67
Source: Press Release (edited) by Nikki McEwen / Revolution World for Royal Windsor Horse Show
Photo: © RWHS / Peter Nixon
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