Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2026 – The day at Dehesa Montenmedio once again delivered a varied and demanding program of competitions, with many riders fine-tuning their form ahead of Sunday’s four Grand Prix classes. It was a day marked by excitement and speed, with thrilling moments that kept spectators focused on every round.
In the Big Tour, the headline €28,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* – 1.45m class, counting toward the Longines FEI Ranking and featuring more than 70 participants, was won by Ireland’s Niamh McEvoy (IRL) with Jargon DN, a 12-year-old horse registered in the Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) studbook and by Zirocco Blue.
Argentina’s Matías Larocca (ARG) finished second with Con Corrado 4, while Britain’s Sameh El Dahan (GBR), one of the notable newcomers of the week, completed the podium with WKD Balou Breeze.
Final Results – €28,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*
1) Niamh McEvoy (IRL) & Jargon DN – 0 / 0 – 35.61
2) Matías Larocca (ARG) & Con Corrado 4 – 0 / 0 – 35.83
3) Sameh El Dahan (GBR) & WKD Balou Breeze – 0 / 0 – 36.08
Source: Press Release (edited) from Andalucía Sunshine Tour
Photos: © Andalucía Sunshine Tour / Mackenzie Clark
