Claudio Castilla Ruiz of Spain won the CDI3* Grand Prix in Le Mans, France riding Jota das Figueiras, marking the Lusitano gelding’s first Big Tour victory. The 11-year-old horse began competing at the international Grand Prix level in 2023 and scored 68.935% in this competition. Anna Louise Ross of Great Britain came in second on her 13-year-old KWPN mare, Habouche, with a score of 68.696%. Kathleen Kröncke of Germany placed third on her 15-year-old Hanoverian mare, Uniteds Maerchen, with a score of 68.544%.
The judging panel for the CDI3* Grand Prix in Le Mans included Raphael Saleh, Elisabeth Max-Theurer, Hans Christian Matthiesen, Irina Maknami, and Maribel Alonso de Quinzanos. Claudio Castilla Ruiz’s performance with Jota das Figueiras was praised for its winning score of 68.935%, securing the victory for Spain. This competition marked a significant milestone for the Lusitano gelding as he achieved his first Big Tour win under the guidance of Claudio Castilla Ruiz.
The results of the CDI3* Grand Prix in Le Mans showcased the talent and skill of the top competitors in the dressage event. Claudio Castilla Ruiz’s victory with Jota das Figueiras demonstrated their strong partnership and performance in the Grand Prix level. With Anna Louise Ross and Kathleen Kröncke also delivering impressive rides on their respective horses, the competition was fierce and highlighted the high level of dressage sport at this event.
