Brazilian Sport Horse breeding once again claimed the spotlight on the international stage with the victory of Stephan de Freitas Barcha and his BH-bred Chevaux Hex-Lup Império Egípcio (formerly Nutreal Hex-Lup). Sired by x-Rated GMS out of Cataloup Jmen by Clinton Jmen, the pair topped the podium in the two-star Grand Prix held in Peelbergen, the Netherlands. Having already won the qualifying round on the first day of the event, they once again demonstrated an impeccable perfor-mance, consolidating their top position in the Grand Priz finale.
It was a challenging class with 58 participants – in which only 14 qualified for the jump-off – where precision and speed were crucial to determine the winner. Brazil’s Stephan de Freitas Barcha, from Brazil, riding his 15-year-old Chevaux Hex-Lup Império Egípcio, faultnessly overcame all the course’s complexities, crossing the finishing line in 38.04 seconds to secure first place and a prize purse of €7,050.
Barcha is an experienced and renowned showjumping rider whose partnership with Chevaux Hex-Lup Império Egípcio has proven extremely fruitful, and standing out in various international competitions. The performance in Peelbergen is further proof of the harmony and talent of this duo, marking a significant milestone for Brazilian showjumping and demonstrating the competitive capability of Brazilian riders in international arenas. The consecutive success in both the qualifier and the Grand Prix highlights the consistency and high technical level not only of the rider but also of the BH horse, born and bred in Brazil... To read the complete article you need to be a subscriber
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