Manchester, Vermont, USA – July 07, 2024 – A stunning scene was set below the picturesque mountains of Manchester, Vermont, on July 7, 2024, as the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix, the first grand prix of the six-week Hits Vermont Summer Festival, got underway. Sixteen elite horse-and-rider combinations took to the Grand Prix Ring to tackle the challenging course set by Marina Azevedo (BRA). A total of six combinations advanced to the shortened course, with four pairs jumping double-clear. Debney laid down an efficient round to finish in a time of 36.909 seconds, almost a full second faster than the second-place finisher.

David Jennings (USA) and Bionce des Monts, a 13-year old Selle Français gelding (Ravage du Mars x Cenaze Du Hil) owned by Hillview Farm Sporthorses, were early to go in the jump-off, laying down a blazing time of 37.869 seconds, which would ultimately hold up for the runner-up spot.

Behind Jennings, Alyssion Siopes (USA) piloted David Tromp Show Stables Inc.’s nine-year old Irish Sport Horse gelding by Sheikh It, HHS Good Times to third place.

Final Results – $24,500 CWD Grand Prix

1) Grace Debney (GBR) & Jesprit H.S. – 0 / 0 – 36.909

2) David Jennings (USA) & Bionce Des Monts  – 0 / 0 – 37.869

3) Alyssion Siopes (USA) & HHS Good Times  – 0 / 0 – 42.14

Source: Press Release from Hits Horse Shows

Photos: © Hits Horse Shows / Jess Windhurst Photography

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