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British Riders place in Southern Spain’s CDI3* tour
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:02
In sunny Spain, Olympic rider Emma Hindle and youth rider Stella McComb have been representing Great Britain at the CDI3* Real Escuela and Sunshine Tour, held in Jerez and Vejer over three weeks (7 – 22 March 2025), with notable placings across the fixtures.
The Sunshine Tour offers riders a chance to enjoy early spring rays and fantastic competition. The CDI3* competitions in Southern Spain took place over three weeks at two iconic venues: the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez de la Frontera and the Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera.
Emma Hindle contested the CDI3* classes across the first two shows in Jerez and the third show in Vejer with her two rides, the Blue Hors Zack-sired stallion Zippo M.I. and the Blue Hors Romanov-sired mare Rosmarin. The Greater Manchester-based rider’s top placings came in Jerez, where she secured podium spots in the Grand Prix Special with Zippo M.I., finishing third with a score of 66.660% in the first show and second a week later, on 65.851%.
Adding to her international experience, Stella McComb showed strong form in the Children on Horses division as she joined Emma in Jerez. Riding her Hanoverian stallion Dos Alamos (Dressage Royal x Dream of Glory), the talented 12-year-old delivered three beautifully ridden tests, securing second place finishes in the Preliminary B (67.447%), Team Test (70.000%) and Individual Test (67.699%). In Vejer, the young rider, who is based in Gibraltar, continued to show promise, placing third in the Children on Horses Individual Test with another high score of 69.074%, as well as achieving two fourth placings in the Preliminary B and Team Test.
Results – top three and British placings
Jerez CDI Real Escuela (7-10 March)
CDI3* Grand Prix
1. Maria Caetano and Hit Plus, 73.109% (POR)
2. Jenni Matilda Schmechel and Zagal Azores, 68.652% (FIN)
3. Lucia Gallardo and Hip by Johnson, 67.065% (ESP)
8. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 63.326% (GBR)
12. Emma Hindle and Rosmarin, 58.065% (GBR)
CDI3* Grand Prix Special
1. Jenni Matilda Schmechel and Zagal Azores, 68.872% (FIN)
2. Annabel Delsert and Jackpot P, 67.064% (FRA)
3. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 66.660% (GBR)
Children on Horses Preliminary B
1. Mar Pena Rios and Brandour B, 79.179% (ESP)
2. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 67.447% (GBR)
3. Nadia Gomez De Toston Molina and Gallareto VII, 66.018% (ESP)
Children on Horses Team Test
1. Mar Pena Rios and Brandour B, 75.050% (ESP)
2. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 70.000% (GBR)
3. Nadia Gomez De Toston Molina and Gallareto VII, 68.450% (ESP)
Children on Horses Individual Test
1. Mar Pena Rios and Brandour B, 75.111% (ESP)
2. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 67.699% (GBR)
3. Nadia Gomez De Toston Molina and Gallareto VII, 67.500% (ESP)
Jerez CDI Real Escuela (12-15 March)
CDI3* Grand Prix
1. Maria Caetano and Fenix de Tineo, 71.761% (POR)
2. Manuel Dominguez Bernal and Danciano, 69.978% (ESP)
3. Jenni Matilda Schmechel and Zagal Azores, 68.109% (FIN)
9. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 65.217% (GBR)
11. Emma Hindle and Rosmarin, 63.717% (GBR)
CDI3* Grand Prix Special
1. Jenni Matilda Schmechel and Zagal Azores, 68.149% (FIN)
2. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 65.851% (GBR)
3. Annabel Delsert and Jackpot P, 65.723% (FRA)
Vejer CDI3 Sunshine Tour (19-22 March)
CDI3* Grand Prix
1. José Antonio Garcia Mena and Gladiador do Lis, 70.326% (ESP)
2. Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Elegance, 70.000% (ESP)
3. Rita Ralao Duarte and Irao, 69.652% (POR)
10. Emma Hindle and Rosmarin, 65.348% (GBR)
13. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 63.044% (GBR)
CDI3* Grand Prix Special
1. José Antonio Garcia Mena and Gladiador do Lis, 71.660% (ESP)
2. Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Elegance, 70.724% (ESP)
3. Claudio Castilla Ruiz and Jota das Figueiras, 68.425% (ESP)
8. Emma Hindle and Zippo M.I., 65.319% (GBR)
Children on Horses Preliminary B
1. Blanca Gutierrez Sanchez and Novicia de la Abadia, 71.500% (ESP)
2. Sara Garcia Haro and Destino, 70.375% (ESP)
3. Berta Serra Mazuelos and On Fire, 69.482% (ESP)
4. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 65.232% (GBR)
Children on Horses Team Test
1. Blanca Gutierrez Sanchez and Novicia de la Abadia, 68.825% (ESP)
2. Berta Serra Mazuelos and On Fire, 67.050% (ESP)
3. Sara Garcia Haro and Destino, 65.250% (ESP)
4. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 62.625% (GBR)
Children on Horses Individual Test
1. Blanca Gutierrez Sanchez and Novicia de la Abadia, 70.963% (ESP)
2. Sara Garcia Haro and Destino, 69.097% (ESP)
3. Stella McComb and Dos Alamos, 69.074% (GBR)
Photo © A.T.G Photography | Emma Hindle and Rosmarin pictured at the 2022 Middle Tour Championships.
