Ocala, Florida, United States – International show jumping is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). A picture-perfect Florida day set the scene for the $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, where 46 horse-and-rider combinations representing 16 nations contested the top spot on the leaderboard.

FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU) set a demanding first-round track that featured technical lines and a tight time allowed, which proved difficult for several combinations. Only four pairs managed to deliver clear rounds, setting the stage for a jump-off showdown between Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Ireland.

Rounding out the podium was Hilary McNerney (USA) with her own Brava (Balou Du Rouet x Graf Top), an 11-year-old Hanoverian mare. The duo posted the fastest time of the jump-off at 39.24 seconds but incurred a four-fault score to finish third.

Final Results – $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

1) Celso Ariani (BRA) & Jip Van T&L Z – 0 / 0 – 40.27

2) Maya Denis (MEX) & Overnusa’s Luidam Quality – 0 / 0 – 41.06

3) Hilary McNerney (USA) & Brava – 0 / 4 – 39.24

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center

Photo: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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