Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – Another stunning day set the scene for top Jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* was the highlight event on Sunday, drawing spectators and exhibitors to watch a competitive international field battle for the top prize. In a nail-biting, four-horse jump-off, Alex Granato (USA) and Raleigh Hiler (USA) put the United States on the podium.

Ken Krome (USA) set a challenging closing track for the week. It wasn’t until halfway through the order that the first clear round appeared, as even some of the world’s best struggled with key technical elements. But Olympic gold medalist Will Simpson (USA), rising star Raleigh Hiler (USA), seasoned talent Alex Granato (USA), and Olympian Andre Thieme (GER) ultimately cracked the code.

When the time came for the jump-off, the crowd was on the edge of their seats. Will Simpson (USA) set a blistering time of 34.87 seconds aboard Imar but had a heartbreaking rail at the final fence.

Raleigh Hiler (USA), followed aboard Kurt Hiler’s Obora’s Chloe (Chacco-Blue x Lacapo). She and the 14-year-old Austrian Warmblood mare raced around the track, keeping all the rails up to set the clear pace at 37.21 seconds.

Her time was soon surpassed by Alex Granato (USA) and Kisma Equestrian’s Helios vd Nosahoeve. The 13-year-old KWPN gelding soared around the track, shaving off solid seconds to clock in at 34.92 seconds.

Final Results – $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

1) Andre Thieme (GER) & Paule S – 0 / 0 – 34.11

2) Alex Granato (USA) & Helios vd Nosahoeve – 0 / 0 – 34.92

3) Raleigh Hiler (USA) & Obora’s Chloe – 0 / 0 – 35.21

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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