Equestrian athlete Millie Vlasov and partner Etos HBC shone in illustrious company at the Laiterie de Montaigu 1.40 meters (m) Grand Prix Event in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, on Sunday. Vlasov placed fifth out of a field of 52 Grand Prix riders, which included competitors from Sweden, Ireland, Great Britain, Turkey, Spain, Mexico, Switzerland, Australia and France.
Vlasov took the lead in the competition early, attacking the challenging 1.40m course designed by French course designer Gregory Bodo with style and verve. She and Etos soared clear in the first round and posted an efficient jump-off time of 43.53 seconds, making her the rider to beat and prompting the French announcer to declare the pair: “superb”.
Ultimately, the performance was strong enough to secure fifth place in the large field, with just four riders, including Brice Brassart (France) and Charlotte Mcauley (Sweden) able to beat Vlasov’s and Etos’ fast time. Vlasov was delighted and gave all the credit to Etos. She said, “I’m so happy. He was amazing.”
The high placement at the Bourg-en-Bresse competition at 1.40m marked the pair’s highest achievement to date as they progress toward their goal of representing The Bahamas in Santiago, Chile, at the 2023 Pan American Games.
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