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Ireland’s Tom Wachman Steals the Win in $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

16 Feb 24 | Shows
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Tom Wachman and Cathalina S in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman of Ireland, saved the best for last, and clinched the victory aboard Coolmore Showjumping’s Cathalina S (Catoki x Sandro).

FEI Level III course designer, Colm Quinn (IRL) set the intricate track that proved to be quite the challenge. Several athletes encountered a single rail down, while others struggled to meet the tight time allowed of 79 seconds. Ultimately, six competitors made it to the jump-off, with only three achieving a double clear round, but it came down to a battle between Brazil and Ireland. 

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Adam Sklansky and Hakini jumping to third place. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Wednesday’s 1.45m Speed CSI3* winner, Adam Sklansky (USA) found the first double clear ride. He piloted the speedy 12-year-old KWPN mare Hakini (Numero Uno x Montreal), to another solid performance in 41.20 seconds to set the time to beat. 

Andre Thieme (GBR) followed closely, clocking 40.84 seconds aboard his mount Paule S (Perigueux x Sir Shutterfly), but an unfortunate rail at the second fence spoiled his hopes for the top spot.

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Eduardo Menezes and Zilouet Mystic Rose jumping in stellar form to second place. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Another World Equestrian Center – Ocala newcomer, Eduardo Menezes (BRA) was the second to last athlete to attempt to snag Sklansky’s time. Menezes guided BZB Barn LLC’s 11-year-old Brazilian Sport Horse mare Zilouet Mystic Rose (Balou De Rouet x Chin Chin) to a speedy track to stop the clock at 40.23 seconds to steal the lead. 

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Tom Wachman and Cathalina S. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

However, victory was still up for grabs as the talented 19-year-old Irishman, Tom Wachman, entered the arena with his trusted partner Cathalina S, a 15-year-old German Sport Horse mare. Wachman had a straightforward strategy: “The plan was to be clear and quicker than Eduardo,” he chuckled. “My mare has a pretty big step; I believe I was the only one in the jump-off to do nine strides back to the double, and I think that’s where I gained the time.”

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Tom Wachman and Cathalina S jumping the Coca-Cola Beverages Florida vertical to first. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

The pair dashed around the track clocking in a time nearly one second faster in 39.29 seconds to steal the victory. 

Reflecting on his return to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Wachman expressed his excitement, “We’ve been here two or three times now and it’s the most amazing show grounds. The facilities for the horses are fantastic, from the stables to the warmup, to the main arena to the jumps. Everything is top quality. It’s probably one of the best facilities I’ve ever been at, in Europe or in America. It’s unbelievable and a pleasure to jump at.” 

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Tom Wachman and Cathalina S accepting their first place award. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

$35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Final Results: 

1 Cathalina S: 2009 German Sport Horse mare by Catoki x Sandro
Tom Wachman (IRL), Coolmore Showjumping’s: 0/39.29

2 Zilouet Mystic Rose: 2013 Brazilian Sport Horse mare by Balou De Rouet x Chin Chin 
Eduardo Menezes (BRA), BZB Barn LLC: 0/40.23

3 Hakini: 2012 KPWN mare by Numero Uno x Montreal
Adam Sklansky (USA), Ellen Walker: 0/41.20

4 Paule S: 2014 Oldenburg gelding by Perigueux x Sir Shutterfly
Andre Thieme (GER), Andre Thieme: 4/40.84

5 Candy Luck Z: 2015 Zangersheide mare by Comme II Faut 5 x Canturo
Alessandra Volpi (USA), Alessandra Volpi: 0/EL

6 Contago: 2011 Oldenburg gelding by Cornet Obolensky x Cassini II
Eugenio Garza (MEX), El Milagro: 0/WD

7 Master Clinton Dve: 2012 Warmblood gelding by Clinton x Heartbreaker
Allen Nabors (USA), Dutch Valley Sporthorses: 1/79.26

8 Newton Van Het Krekelhof: 2013 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Diamant De Semilly x Contact Van De Heffinck 
Catherine Tyree Flores (USA), Catherine Tyree LLC: 1/79.37

9 Farinjo Des Mec: 2015 Selle Francais stallion by Carinjo x Kannan
Bliss Heers (USA), Bridgeside Farms L.L.C: 2/80.51

10 Camilla Z: 2012 Zangersheide mare by Cliff 67 x Sandro Boy Junior
Catherine Tyree Flores (USA), Catherine Tyree LLC: 4/75.97

11 Jantien De Muze: 2014 Warmblood gelding by Triomphe De Muze x Lord Z 
Maya Denis (MEX), Maya Denis: 4/76.17

12 Origi Van De Zeshoek: 2014 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Marius Claudius x Eldorado Van De Zeshoek Tn 
Enrique Gonzalez (MEX), Enrique Gonzalez: 4/76.28

Spectators are welcome! From now until March 24, 2024, experience the thrill of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Explore the daily class schedule, orders of go, class counts, and final results on HorseShowing.com. For real-time scoring, check out Ryegate.Live. 

A limited number of weekly stalls remain for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, book your stall today! 

Photos courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.
Videos available at ClipMyHorse.TV

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