CSI 4*

Daniel Bluman & Hummer Z Lay Down the Gauntlet in the $65,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA โ€“ November 30, 2024 โ€“ As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented byย ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international competition, featuring International Arena courses designed by the award-winning Anthony Dโ€™Ambrosio (USA).ย 

Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z

Fridayโ€™s international competition featured the highly competitive $65,000ย BrainJuiceย  Grand Prix CSI 4* – 1.50m Qualifier. With 51 entries and eight advancing to the jump-off, the stakes were high. Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Hummer Z clinched first place with a flawless double-clear round and a jump-off time of 38.02 seconds.

Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z

โ€œI started riding Hummer Z in April,โ€ shared Daniel Bluman after his recent victory. โ€œHe was developed by one of my greatest idols, and in my opinion, one of the best that ever existed, Beezie Madden.โ€ย 

Nayel Nassar (EGY) & ESI Ali

Nayel Nassar (EGY) and ESI Ali came in second with a time of 38.21 seconds.

Alessandra Volpi (USA) & Candy Luck Z

Alessandra Volpi (USA) and Candy Luck Z conquered bronze honors in 38.73 seconds.

Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z

Bluman expressed his admiration for the foundation laid by Madden and her program, which has made his transition with Hummer Z seamless. โ€œGetting a horse that has been developed by such an incredible horseman and incredible program really makes things easier on my end. I also have a very good relationship with the Madden team, so I was able to get the complete information and package on how to work with the horse.โ€ย 

Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z

Since their partnership began, Bluman and Hummer Z have achieved remarkable results. โ€œItโ€™s been about becoming a partnership. Weโ€™ve jumped a lot of clear rounds. He actually jumps clear rounds most of the time. Weโ€™ve had a lot of top tens, a few top-three podiums, and everything. But this is actually our first win, so itโ€™s great. Weโ€™re very happyโ€”the horse deserves to winโ€”and yeah, I am really happy with the result today.โ€ย 

Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z

Final Results โ€“ $65,000ย BrainJuiceย  Grand Prix CSI 4* – 1.50m

1) Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Hummer Z โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 38.02

2) Nayel Nassar (EGY) & ESI Ali โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 38.21

3) Alessandra Volpi (USA) & Candy Luck Z โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 38.73

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: ยฉ Wellington International / Cassidy Klein / Sportfot



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