Martin Fuchs wins Hermès Equita Masters in Lyon

Swiss rider Martin Fuchs secured first place at the Hermès Equita Masters during the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International. Riding Selle Français Fave d’Authuit, Fuchs was the final rider to start and successfully navigated a challenging course featuring 13 obstacles and 16 difficulties to claim the victory.

In the jump-off, France’s Pénélope Leprévost finished second, while Ireland’s Mark McAuley took third place riding Clooney van Spalbeek Z. The competition saw several riders struggle with the technical course, with only three riders, including Fuchs and McAuley, completing the first round without penalties.

Other notable performances in the Lyon competition included Swiss rider Gaëtan Joliat, who finished ninth riding Chelsea Z, and Brazilian rider Eduardo Menezes, who placed second in a separate World Cup qualifier event.