JONATHAN Vaz and his mount Shabba Ranks won the Hi-Pro Grand Prix equestrian title at the Kingston Polo and Equestrian Centre at Caymanas last weekend.

Adam Lake placed second on his horse Alex, while Justin Vaz placed third on Cassanova after a wild jump-off which ended with Lake sailing clear over the jumps and Justin Vaz registering eight faults.

Meanwhile, Jason Walter, Lake and Gabriella Ralston all attempted new heights of 1m 30 set by the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) at the First EFJ Jumping League Competition held last Saturday.

Four leagues with four classes will take place during the year. The low (h.80m), the medium (h.95m), the high (1.10m) and the super league (h 1.30m).

“This Super League course was designed by the EFJ to encourage our young riders to aspire to more challenging heights which will give them the training and confidence to compete at a certain standard locally and internationally,” said Betty Wates, vice-president of the EFJ.

Adam Lake placed second on his horse Alex in the Super League. Unfortunately, Ralston, who placed third, had to retire her horse due to it going lame just before the second round.

Alex Chin comfortably won the low league with two clear rounds on her horse Hanna, while Clair Schwapp on her mount Goofy placed second and Victoria Jones placed third.

The medium league had Seyan Johnston with two clear rounds on speed demon Domino. Trina deLisser, a veteran show jumper, placed second on her grey, Ashes, while in third place was Jordon Williams, with her new mount Phoenix.

The high league winner was Frankie Chin on Jiggy with Justin Vaz placing second on his young horse Cassonova and Trina deLisser third on the stunning Otis.

The second leg of the league will be on Saturday, April 30.