Team Helios Clinches $200,000 MLSJ Cabana Coast Team Competition in Thrilling Finish
CSI5* Major League Show Jumping
October 22, 2025 at 12:39 PMBy b.wehner
It was a showdown worthy of the spotlight — Roadrunners vs. Helios — with the gold medal hanging in the balance until the very last two riders. Roberto Teran Tafur and Dez’ Ooktoff delivered when it mattered most, producing a faultless round that sealed the win.
Team Precision and Grit
Alongside Michael Duffy and Rene Dittmer, Teran Tafur led Team Helios in a display of precision, power, and unshakable team chemistry. From the first bell to the final jump, the trio kept the pressure high and showed why teamwork is the key to victory.
A Competition to Remember
The $200,000 MLSJ Cabana Coast Team Competition had it all — lightning-fast rounds, high-stakes drama, and the roar of the crowd as Helios streaked to gold.
Photo courtesy of Major League Show Jumping
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