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Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, pursued her passion for being an equestrian from a very young age. Her fondness for the sport found its way into her personal life as well, when she married fellow Egyptian-American equestrian Nayel Nassar in 2021. Two years into their wedding, Jennifer Gates is a pillar of support to her husband, as he competed recently at an equestrian contest. Nayel Nassar not only competed but won the race, giving a huge start to his current competition calendar. His wife couldn’t be prouder.

Jennifer Gates recently shared details from the contest, which was played at the venue Spruce Meadows. Nayel Nassar started off with a win and Gates felt the need to appreciate that moment with her followers.

Jennifer Gates basks in her husband’s success

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Jennifer Gates took to her Instagram story and shared a post by Evergate Stables. The post went, “@nayelnassar started off this week at @spruce_meadows with a win on Dorado in the CSI2* 1.40m…” Dorado de Riverland a bay gelding, is one of the many horses Nassar rides, and owned by Evergate Stables. The Selle Francais breed is 10 years old and showed no signs of sluggishness during the race.

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The post continued, “2nd place aboard Jiminy Cricket in the CSI5* 1.45m, and a top 10 finish with Coronado in the CSI5* 1.55m Canadian Utilities Cup!” The CSI or Concours de Saut International is a ranking or starring system in equestrian contests, especially show jumping. The CSI2*, which Nassar won with Dorado de Riverland, has a prize pool between $50,000 to $99,999, where the horses must be 6 years old and above.

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Nassar may not have won the Utilities Cup, but he and his wife still have a long way to go

Nassar came 2nd in 1.45m show jumping with Jiminy Cricket in CSI5*, where the horses must be 7 years old or above. The topmost prize in here is $500,000 which Nassar missed by a whisker. He failed to earn a podium finish at the CSI5* 1.55m in the Canadian Utilities Cup but entered the top 10. That competition was won by Kent Farrington and Toulana.

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While Jennifer Gates herself hasn’t competed in this event, she has been a constant support for her husband throughout his race. However, she is far from done with her equestrian career. The 27-year-old recently got back on the saddle, just a few months after embracing motherhood. The equestrian power couple still have a lot to offer to their favorite sport.

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