Ocala, Florida, USA – June 19, 2024 – Three-star competition kicked off early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* event highlighting the day. Twenty-six elite horse-and-rider pairs competed over a challenging speed track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) emerged victorious, delivering a lightning-fast round on J’Adore van het Klinkhof (Thunder Vd Zuuthoeve x Alcatraz).
The course, featuring three double combinations and broken lines, proved quite challenging, with only seven competitors managing to complete it fault-free.
Lambre, entering the class mid-order, aimed for a smooth round with the speedy 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare. “Today, I wasn’t planning on going too fast or going for the win, but she’s such a naturally fast horse, we had the time,” he shared. “I wanted to get her in a good position to head into the rest of the week.”
Ultimately, J’Adore Van Het Klinkhof’s quick footspeed secured the win with a time of 67.31 seconds with Lambre in the irons.
Close behind Lambre was Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) aboard Sigma Stables LLC’s Scoop de Septon Z (Hunters Scendro x Echo Van T Spieveld), a 10-year-old Zangersheide gelding, with a time of 68.28 seconds.
Aaron Vale (USA) completed the top three riding Thinkslikeahorse’s 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding Obi Wan (Centadel x Continue), finishing in 70.08 seconds.
Lambre praised Jorge for his technical course, which led to numerous rails down throughout the track. “That’s Guilherme’s specialty. He builds amazing tracks where you can have a rail down anywhere, but the track always rides great, and you always walk away learning something new,” Lambre commented.
Lambre expressed his excitement about riding the talented mare again, saying, “She is a horse I own with Ilan Ferder. We’ve had her for about four years. I did a few five-star grands prix and Nations Cup™ events with her, then my brother [Santiago Lambre] rode her last year. This year, I got her back, and I am having a lot of fun.”
Final Results – $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m
1) Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) & J’Adore van het Klinkhof – 0 / 67.31
2) Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) & Scoop De Septon Z – 0 / 68.28
3) Aaron Vale (USA) & Obi Wan – 0 / 70.08
4) Hunter Holloway (USA) & Dana De Kerglenn – 0 / 70.69
5) Sharn Wordley (NZL) & Brin D’or De Haute Melen Z – 0 / 71.22
6) Abigail McArdle (USA) & I&H Boogy Woogy – 0 / 76.33
7) Jessica Leto (USA) & Cimbura – 0 / 76.37
8) David Cameron (AUS) & Oaks Come By Chance – 4 / 66.79
9) Paul O’Shea (IRL) & Squirt Gun – 4 / 70.42
10) Alberto Michan (ISR) & Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve – 4 / 71.36
Source: Press Release from the World Equestrian Center
Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography
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