CSI 2*

Jacqueline Ruyle Rules Again in the $62,500 Baxter Miami Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States โ€“ March 08, 2025 โ€“ Kicking off International Womenโ€™s Day, the $62,500 Baxter Miami Grand Prix CSI 2* produced an all-female podium on Saturday afternoon of Week 9 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Texas native Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) took top call riding Cyramo Z, while Abigail McArdle (USA) finished second with Olympia van het Eikenhof, owned by Sweetwater Jumpers LLC, and Maria Costa (USA) was third riding Valentino V Z.

Ruyle was one of 13 to jump Alan Wadeโ€™s (IRL) first-round course clear, and knew the short course would be the perfect track for the petite mare she has ridden for the last seven years.

โ€œI loved the jump-off,โ€ Ruyle remarked after her win, which she captured by a margin of nearly two seconds. โ€œI thought it was perfect for her because I donโ€™t have the biggest stride but there were a lot of unrelated distances, so I knew that if I didnโ€™t mess it up I could definitely win the class.โ€

Cyramo Z (Clarimo x Vigo dโ€™Arsouilles STX) is a small but mighty Zangersheide mare, standing at only about 15 hands. Sheโ€™s now 14 years old and Ruyleโ€™s faith in her in the ring has molded a very strong partnership. โ€œShe has so much heart and we have such a good relationship. I think we both respect each other and fight for each other,โ€ she explained.

The win at WEF was truly special for Ruyle, who has notched ten international-level wins throughout her FEI career. โ€œThis is awesome,โ€ continued Ruyle, who currently trains with Canadian Olympian Mario Deslauriers. โ€œItโ€™s my second grand prix win so Iโ€™m in the two grand prix win club. Iโ€™m really excited about that. Not many people have that under their belt and she has won both so Iโ€™m thrilled.โ€

Based in Navasota, TX, Ruyle keeps Cyramo Z in working condition most of the year, but sheโ€™s about to head back home where her mare will get a break from showing before a summer season in Tryon, NC. โ€œWe have a huge ranch where we do a lot of trail riding and hill work. She gets a lot of turnout,โ€ concluded Ruyle.

Final Results โ€“ $62,500 Baxter Miami Grand Prix CSI 2*

1) Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) & Cyramo Z โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 35.21

2) Abigail McArdle (USA) & Olympia van het Eikenhof โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 37.11

3) Maria Costa (USA) & Valentino V Z โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 37.74

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: ยฉ Wellington International / Sportfot



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