Photos by Alan Fabricant
54 pairs of riders and horses took to the International Arena under bright, sunny skies for the $146,000 Adequan Challenge CSI5* competition.
Twelve went through the first round clear (within the time limit and no knockdowns).
During the jump off to determine the placings, six went through clear.
Daniel Bluman of Israel riding Gemma W had the second fastest time in the first round and was 1½ seconds faster than the second place competitor to finish first and collected a check for $48,180.
Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa aboard Major Tom finished second and went home with a check for $29,200 for his efforts.
Third place went to Bliss Heers of the USA riding Antidote De Mars who received $21,900.
