Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Jump to the Top in the €56,800 Grand Hotel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3*

By Jumper News USA on August 6, 2026

Dinard, France – August 02, 2026 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Jireh delivered another statement performance on Sunday, claiming top honors in the €56,800 Grand Hotel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*. Contested in the picturesque Val Porée Stadium, the feature CSI 3* class saw the world’s top-ranked combination once again prove why they sit on the throne, producing a faultless jump-off winning time of 40.31 seconds.

Facing a competitive jump-off field, highlighted by 14 other jump-off contestants, Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Jireh combined speed with precision to set an unbeatable target. France’s Cédric Hurel (FRA) and Fantasio Floreval Z came closest to challenging the American pair, also producing a double-clear effort but stopping the clock in 41.96 seconds to finish second.

Fellow Frenchman Cédric Angot (FRA) rounded out the podium aboard Gandor du Fief, crossing the timers clear in 42.29 seconds.

**Kristen Vanderveen** (USA) & **Bull Run’s Jireh**

Bull Run’s Jireh, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Uriko out of Colman, continues to establish himself among the sport’s elite. Owned by Bull Run Jumpers Inc., the talented gelding was previously campaigned internationally by Germany’s Lena Glisic (GER) before joining forces with Vanderveen in 2022. Since then, the partnership has developed into one of the most formidable on the international circuit, currently holding the distinction of being the No. 1 ranked combination in the world.

That status was reinforced in Dinard, where Vanderveen expertly balanced efficiency and control over the jump-off track. While both Hurel and Angot delivered polished performances for the home crowd, neither could match the pace set by the American rider, whose smooth, economical turns and forward rhythm proved decisive in securing the victory.

The win adds another prestigious Grand Prix title to an already impressive résumé for Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Jireh. Against a quality international field in one of France’s most celebrated summer venues, the pair once again demonstrated the consistency, speed, and championship form that have made them the benchmark combination on the global showjumping stage.