Sophie Jamar Crowned Belgian U25 Champion
The U25 Championship was wide open going into the final. The margins were tight, but in the end it was Sophie Jamar who claimed the Belgian U25 Champion title with San Rico. The pair scored 73.585% in the freestyle to music powered by ClipMyHorse.
With that performance, she pushed Zoë Niessen into silver position and Britt Baranyai to bronze. This is Sophie Jamar’s final year in the U25 category. “I hope to qualify for the European Championships this summer, I’m definitely going to give it my all,” she said. San Rico is a 15-year-old gelding by San Amour. “This was only our second freestyle together, and he really did an amazing job. I was very happy with my test and incredibly proud to ride here. It’s truly a fantastic show,” Jamar added. “San Rico is very sensitive and has a big heart. He always gives his all and has so much potential for the movements.”
Dreaming of the Grand Prix
Jamar works at a dressage stable in Germany, where she rides many horses. “In the future, I hope to become a successful Grand Prix rider and to compete young horses at the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, that’s really a dream of mine.”
The Podium
Silver went to Zoë Niessen, who had won the first test on Friday with Paco Rabanne (by Charmeur). Her freestyle today earned her 70.975% and a third place in the kür, which secured the overall silver medal. Bronze was claimed by Britt Baranyai and Buffon (by Gribaldi), who finished second in the freestyle with 72.290%, earning the bronze overall.
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