Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 – South American succes in the first jumping competition on Thursday at the 75th CHIO Rotterdam. Argentina’s José María Larocca Jr. takes home the win in the Dura Vermeer Prize, a 1.45m-jumping competition in two phases.

The Argentinian rider managed to stay in the clear in both phases, setting a time of 30.08 in phase two. This proved just too tough for Dutch riders Hessel Hoekstra and Pim Mulder to beat. Hoekstra set a time of 30.14 seconds with Iedita, followed closely by Mulder with Dunaghmore in 30.96 seconds.

Final Results – Dura Vermeer Prize – 1.45m

1) José María Larocca Jr. (ARG) & Chaquitos PS – 0 / 0 – 30.08

2) Hessel Hoekstra (NED) & Ierdita – 0 / 0 – 30.14

3) Pim Mulder (NED) & Dunaghmore – 0 / 0 – 30.96

Source: Press Release from CHIO Rotterdam

Photo: © CHIO Rotterdam / Nils Boeser

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