International Bromont: Lucy Deslauriers takes the victory

Course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) put the athletes to the test in the jump-off, especially with a tight turn towards the second-to-last jump, a large oxer. First in the jump-off, Columbia Daniel Bluman goes for the lead, however, a small slip by his mount Conconcreto Believe, opens the door for his competitors. Quentin Judge on HH Copin van de Broy, second pair in the jump-off, establishes the time to beat at 37.25 seconds. We have to wait for the fifth pair to change the ranking: Quentin Judge himself will take the lead again, this time on HH Memphis, with a clear round in 35.83 seconds. Eighth on the course Coup de Chance, riden by Elizabeth Gingras, take the lead with less than 0.26.

The Deslauriers rule in Bromont

Lucy Deslauriers and Hester are the last out for the jump-off: with nothing to lose, the pair goes for the win. “I am extremely proud of Lucy”, said Roger Deslauriers, moved to see his grand-daughter win in Bromnt. “With Hester, she has had a great season so far, and it is a pleasure to see her perform here, in Bromont”. With a clear round and a little more than one second difference with their closest competitor, Lucy Deslauriers and Hester win the first FEI event of this week.

Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League starts in Bromont

Riders will have another chance to chase Longines World Ranking points on August 7, 2015 in the FEI Assante 1m50 class in order to participate Sunday, in the last Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League.

About International Bromont

International Bromont presents its fortieth anniversary edition, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park August 5 to 9, 2015. International Bromont would like to thank the Ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche as well as the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec for their support. General admission: $ 10 per person, free for children younger than 12 years-old. Preferred admission: $ 25 per ticket.

Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League

A total of 14 athletes from the new North American league will qualify for next year’s prestigious Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final, which will take place in Gothenburg (SWE) on 23-28 March 2016.

The top seven athletes from the East Coast US, top three from West Coast US, and the two best-placed athletes from Canada and Mexico, will qualify for next year’s Final, alongside winners of 13 other leagues around the world.

About Longines

Longines, the FEI’s Top Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FEI, has a long equestrian sports tradition: www.fei.org/hub/longines/longines-equestrian-sports.

Results – FEI  Québec Original 1m50

1. Lucy Deslauriers (USA) / Hester 0-0, 34.49                             5. Leslie Howard (USA) / Gentille van Spieveld 0-0, 37.32
2. Elizabeth Gingras (CAN) / Coup de Chance 0-0, 35.57          6. Liubov Kochetova (RUS) / Urus 2 0-0, 40.45
3. Quentin Judge (USA) / HH Memphis 0-0, 35.83                    7. Susan Horn (CAN) / Lilly Fee 0-0, 40.72
4. Quentin Judge (USA) / HH Copin van de Broy 0-0, 37.25     8. Jill Henselwood (CAN) / Quidam Blue 0-4, 36.13