Agero CSI 3* Grand Prix Tests Nerves and Precision; Charlotte Jacobs Clinches Sunday Showdown

Agero CSI 3* Grand Prix Tests Nerves and Precision; Charlotte Jacobs Clinches Sunday Showdown

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Traverse City, MI – Sept. 9, 2025

Sunday’s Agero CSI 3* Grand Prix delivered a wire-to-wire thriller at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, where a tall, technical track and a punishing time allowed forced riders into tough choices all afternoon. With 33 starters facing big scope questions, tight rollbacks, and unforgiving clock pressure, the equation was simple: sacrifice time to jump clear—or push the gas and risk a rail. Only five found the answer, advancing to a jump-off that was as tactical as it was fast.

The jump-off picked up right where Round 1 left off—quick turns, forward lines, no room for error. Isabelle Ehman (USA) and Darra du Soleil laid down a scorching pace but paid for the risk with a rail at speed. Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) and Grisby de Poilley followed suit: fast enough to threaten, a fence down kept them off the top step. In the end, composure and execution won the day as Charlotte Jacobs (USA) piloted Instrumental to a flawless, efficient double clear, threading the needle between precision and pace to take the Grand Prix.

“This was big-time sport—serious height, real questions, and a time allowed that demanded conviction,” said Tournament Chairman Jeff Papows. “Charlotte rode with ice in her veins when it mattered most. Our thanks to Agero, the Morrissey Group, and Lefty—whose tireless work and pride in the ring make moments like this possible.”

**Podium — Agero CSI 3* Grand Prix**

Charlotte JACOBS (USA) — INSTRUMENTAL
R1: 0 | 73.55 • J/O: 0 | 38.12
ISABELLE EHMAN (USA) — DARRA DU SOLEIL
R1: 0 | 74.64 • J/O: 4 | 36.55
Francisco GOYOAGA MOLLET (ESP) — GRISBY DE POILLEY
R1: 0 | 73.78 • J/O: 4 | 37.42

With just five clear over a demanding first-round track and a jump-off that rewarded nerve and precision, the Agero CSI 3* Grand Prix put the sport’s fundamentals on full display. The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament—recognized as “the rider’s horse show”—continues its mission in support of the Kevin Babington Foundation, championing rider safety, rehabilitation, and education across the equestrian community.

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About Kevin Babington Foundation:

In late August 2019, Kevin experienced a life-altering moment when he suffered a complete spinal cord injury following a fall during the 2019 Grand Prix at the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, United States. In early September, Kevin underwent a critical surgery to stabilize the vertebrae in his neck. By mid-October of that same year, he had made significant progress, transitioning from relying on a ventilator for breathing to facing the challenge of being paralyzed from the neck down. Remarkably, just two months later, Kevin began teaching from his wheelchair. Today, he remains on a determined journey, actively participating in experimental stem cell therapy, holding onto the hope of regaining movement below the neck.

This life-altering event marked the inception of the Kevin Babington Foundation, which was established in 2019. Kevin Babington Foundation (KBF) has been created to provide funding and support for Equestrian Show Jumping Athletes who sustain spinal injuries. In addition to providing financial assistance the foundation will also strive to educate riders, trainers and show organizers about the most current safety measures designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries which can occur while riding.

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