Pessoa pulls through at Washington

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) led all the way Saturday night at the Prince George's Equestrian Center, riding Major Tom to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington (USA), the second leg of the 2024/25 North American League season. 

First to go in a five-horse jump-off, Pessoa held off the charge of two leading American females—defending champion Katie Dinan and Kristen Vanderveen, both of whom were jumping their first indoor competitions with their respective horses.

The winning time was 38.77 seconds, followed by Dinan with Out of the Blue SCF (40.27) and Vanderveen, who had a single knockdown against her 39.63-second time.

Kent Farrington (USA) continues to lead the NAL standings. After winning in Traverse City with Greya, he finished seventh at Washington with 9-year-old Myla; he now has 30 points. Daniel Bluman (ISR) sits second with 27 points, followed by Vanderveen (USA).

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