Alexa Ferrer Steals the Spotlight at the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4*

Mâcon Chaintré, France – May 21, 2026 – It was under radiant sunshine that the 2026 edition of the Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré CSI 4* began Thursday, in the magical setting of the Château de Chaintré. Fifty-eight combinations were at the start of the main event of the day, rated at 1.50m and sponsored by Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération & Cluny-Mâcon Formations Équestres.

At the end of a fast course, completed in 62.47 seconds, the French rider Alexa Ferrer (FRA), associated with VitalHorse Fleur d’Oz, finally won. The 100% female pair won ahead of Burgundian Benoit Cernin (FRA) and his Dynamite du Miral (63”20). Marlon Módolo Zanotelli, associated with Fusario d’Boissailles, finished in a satisfactory third place (63”29).

Winner’s Circle

Alexa Ferrer (FRA) – “It’s always a pleasure to win in your native region, especially since I have just returned to settle in Vonnas, only a few kilometers from here. VitalHorse Fleur d’Oz was born here and its current owner is also from the surrounding area. It’s great to share this together normally it is Naïade d’Enseldam Z who will skip the Grand Prix on Sunday, because Fleur then has two beautiful CSI5*s on the program.”

Benoît Cernin (FRA) – “I am very satisfied with this first day here in Mâcon. My two seven-year-old horses performed beautifully without faults, Febus was third in the class at 1.40m and Dynamite du Miral completed the 1.50m with great ease. The course was very well constructed and I’m delighted with it tomorrow!

Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) – “I am already very happy to be qualified for the Grand Prix today. It’s a good thing done. Fusario d’Boissailles jumped this event magnificently. It was the first time that I put him in the big class from the first day and It was a good challenge in the end. I’m really happy with him. Normally he will do the Grand Prix on Sunday. I was just telling the organization that the arrangements made here are incredible, the boxes are perfectly comfortable, the obstacle park is great.

Final Results – €28,200 Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération Prize CSI 4*

1) Alexa Ferrer (FRA) & Vitalhorse Fleur d’Oz – 0 / 0 – 62.47

2) Benôit Cernin (FRA) & Dynamite du Miral – 0 / 0 – 63.20

3) Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) & Fusario d’Boissailles – 0 / 0 – 63.29

Source: Press Release (translated) by Eloise Lepine for Jumping International de Mâcon Chaintré

Photos: © JIMC / Agence Bouillot

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