Sophie Hinners Achieves Success at Longines League of Nations in Ocala
German team secures second place with standout performances
March 24, 2025 at 4:16 AMBy s.wilhelm
Sophie Hinners played a key role in the German team's strong performance at the Longines League of Nations stage in Ocala, where she achieved two clear rounds with Iron Dames Singlcair, contributing to a second-place finish. She capped off her successful weekend on Sunday with an impressive performance in the CSI2* Grand Prix, jumping 1.45m with the nine-year-old Holsteiner mare Viva Las Vegas W, stopping the clock at 35.23 seconds.
Canadian rider Kara Chad followed in second place with Corinna Z at 36.57 seconds, while British rider Charlie Jones took third with Montserrat OS.
Hinners has been partnered with Viva Las Vegas since the mare was five years old and highlighted the horse's excellent character and ease in the competition arena. Richard Vogel and Phenyo van het Keysersbos managed to place eleventh despite a rail down. Full results can be found at the provided link.
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