Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic provided an exciting conclusion to the Ocala January Festival. Canadian rider Harold Chopping (CAN) delivered a stellar performance aboard Geronimo SCF, Diane Halpin’s 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Veron x Silvio I), clinching victory with a blazing time of 37.998 seconds.

Jared Petersen (USA) secured the runner-up spot with Kawir MS, his own eight-year-old Belgian Sporthorse stallion (Comme Il Faut x Diamant de Semilly), finishing in 38.673 seconds.

Completing the podium was fellow Canadian François Lamontagne (CAN), who piloted Lacros VDL, Groupe Zacar’s nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Kannan x Indorado), to a close third in 38.692 seconds.

Final Results – $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic

1) Harold Chopping (CAN) & Geronimo SCF – 0 / 0 – 37.998

2) Jared Petersen (USA) & Kawir MS – 0 / 0 – 38.673

3) François Lamontagne (CAN) & Lacros VDL – 0 / 0 – 38.692

Source: Press Release from Hits Horse Shows

Photo: © Hits Horse Shows / ESI Photography

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