Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Conquer the Jackpot in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Eduardo Menezes got off to the perfect start on Wednesday to kick off CSI 4* action at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on Wednesday. The outstanding brazilian triumphed in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* aboard H5 Kontador.

Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & H5 Kontador

Going up against 22 other combinations in the 1.45m contest, the Brazilian and H5 Sport Horses 15-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Eldorado vd Zeshoek x For Pleasure) were supreme by being clean all the way to the wire, stopping the final timers in 24.73 seconds.

Richard Spooner (USA) & Lyjanair

Richard Spooner (USA) and Lyjanair did try to give the eventual winners a run for their money but had to settle for second due to their time of 25.40 seconds.

Will Simpson (USA) & Keminko N

Will Simpson (USA) and Keminko N were clear all the way to the end too, conquering bronze honors in 26.13 seconds.

Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & H5 Kontador

Final Results – $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

1) Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & H5 Kontador – 0 / 0 – 24.73

2) Richard Spooner (USA) & Lyjanair – 0 / 0 – 25.40

3) Will Simpson (USA) & Keminko N – 0 / 0 – 26.13

Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & H5 Kontador

Source: World Equestrian Center

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission.

Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography


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