Grimaud, France – July 12, 2020 – Julie Welles (USA) and Ambra jumped to victory in the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the final day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*/4*/2*.

The American and the 2009 bay Italian Sport Horse mare (Quintender x Grandeur) were simply phenomenal, clearing all the 1.45m obstacles in their two performances before crossing the finish line 39.68 seconds for the victory.

Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Careca LS Elite (Carusso Ls*La Silla x Rebozo La Silla) were the closest ones, finishing second in 40.46 seconds.

Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady (Quintender 2 x Lordanos) secured the third spot on the podium, backed by a clean scorecard while registering a jump-off time of 40.74 seconds.

Julie Welles (USA & Ambra during the awards ceremony

Winner’s Circle – Julie Welles (USA)

“Winning the last 2* Grand Prix of the session, after three weeks on site, is really exhilarating! The mare, Ambra, was exceptional today. It was a hotly contested Grand Prix, with top riders. From the first lap, I knew that the mare was ready to run a super jump-off, and she gave even more than I could ask her! These three weeks were very rewarding, really cool, in frankly ideal conditions. I sincerely hope to return as soon as possible!”

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Interview: Press release by Daniel Koroloff for Hubside Jumping

Source: Press release by Daniel Koroloff for Hubside Jumping

Photos: © Hubside Jumping / Marco Villanti / Filippo Gabutti

Julie Welles (USA & Ambra

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Les Impressions de Julie Welles (USA) 

Remporter le dernier Grand Prix 2* de la session, après trois semaines sur place, c’est vraiment grisant ! La jument, Ambra, a été exceptionnelle aujourd’hui. C’était un Grand Prix très disputé, avec des top cavaliers. Dès le premier tour, j’ai su que la jument était prête à courir un super barrage, et elle a donné encore plus que ce je pouvais lui demander ! Ces trois semaines ont été très enrichissantes, vraiment cool, dans des conditions franchement idéales. J’espère de tout cœur revenir dès que possible!