Ocala, United States – February 27, 2026 – A foggy Florida morning set the stage for Friday’s featured Jumping event, the $32,000 Juniper Landscaping Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-two horse-and-rider combinations came forward to contest the class. Course designer Pieter Vitse (BEL) built the delicate two-star track with a tight time allowed that kept riders on their toes. Nine combinations produced clear rounds to advance to the jump-off.

Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) was first to return, guiding Meralex Farm, Inc.’s nine-year-old Zangersheide gelding Elvis de L’Othain Z (Elvis Ter Putte x Quidam de Revel) to a sharp round in 38.44 seconds, setting the early standard.

Fresh off a second-place finish in Thursday’s $117,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, Jad Dana (LBN) entered the ring with his two-star mount Leonidas, determined to go one better. The pair, who earned a National Grand Prix victory together in December, executed a clear plan in the short course.

Dana and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) gelding by Kannan flew through the timers in 37.49 seconds, taking over the lead and ultimately securing the win.

Belgium’s Zoe Conter (BEL) finished just behind the leader aboard Stephex Stables’ 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding Loui LN (Kannan x Cartani), producing a fast and clear effort in 38.33 seconds to secure second place, while Dello Joio ultimately rounded out the podium in third.

Final Results – $32,000 Juniper Landscaping Qualifier CSI 2*

1) Jad Dana (LBN) & Leonidas – 0 / 0 – 37.49

2) Zoe Conter (BEL) & Loui LN – 0 / 0 – 38.33

3) Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) & Elvis de L’Othain Z – 0 / 0 – 38.44

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center

Photo: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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