29 Sep 2014
Brainchild of Christophe Ameeuw – creator of the Masters Grand Slam Indoor – the Battle of the Nations is an exciting brand new concept; a kind of Ryder Cup created for show jumping riders. The idea comes from golf. The Ryder Cup is one of the most famous competitions in this sport; a battle between golf players from the United States and Europe.
Tonight at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Battle of the Nations – won by Team USA – was a huge success! A battle in two rounds on a 1.55m course designed by Belgian Luc Musette. The first round determined the eight riders to represent their country against the top placing U.S. riders. Five countries were represented against the USA, France the most represented nation, followed by the Netherlands with two representatives, Belgium, Switzerland and Egypt with the spectacular Nayel Nassar who finished in second place of the individual ranking with his Hanoverian horse Lordan.
Kent Farrington, ranked 3 in the world, took home the win for Team USA, finishing the jump off aboard Blue Angel in just 39.54 seconds. France’s Kevin Staut on top of Oh d’Eole placed third.
Sourc: Masters Grand Slam
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