During the Kentucky Spring Horse Show’s main event, the $125,000 Hagyard Lexington Grand Prix CSI3*, Venezuelan rider Luis Larrazabal clinched victory aboard Quick Chick 3, narrowly defeating Germany’s Rene Dittmer by just one second. The competition featured a challenging course designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral, which tested the riders’ speed and accuracy. Larrazabal expressed gratitude for his horse and team, emphasizing the thrill of winning.
The jump-off saw five riders advance, with Joao Eduardo Ferreira De Carvalho initially setting the pace at 41.83 seconds. Savannah Jenkins followed closely with a time of 41.08 seconds, while Dittmer pushed the limits further with a time of 39.55 seconds. Larrazabal, the last to compete, executed a swift round, finishing in 38.62 seconds to secure the top spot.
Larrazabal praised Quick Chick 3, a 10-year-old Holsteiner mare, for her intelligence and competitive spirit. He noted that his experience at the Kentucky Horse Shows over the past 15 years has made him appreciate the venue’s peaceful atmosphere, making his win even more special.
