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Bill Gates’ equestrian daughter, Jennifer Gates, is raring to go after a lengthy hiatus from her beloved arena. With Jennifer Gates’ utmost resolve and bounce-back rate, she has decided to make her grand comeback in August 2023 after taking a sabbatical due to her pregnancy-induced woes. It was prudent on Gates’ part to wow the world yet again by jumping back again to her first love – equestrian.
This just strengthened her resolve to make a strong return to the world of horses. It was long overdue, almost a year long hiatus, but a rather well deserved one now that the 2023 National Horse Show gets to see her again in action. She has begun to participate in various events, and the NHS is one of them, to the delight of her adoring admirers, who finally get to witness the long-awaited real deal.
Jennifer Gates’, return to equestrian and participation in the NHS
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On 4th November, Evergate Stables posted a series of pictures of Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar from the KY racing arena in Kentucky. Because Jennifer has resumed equestrian activity after a hiatus during her pregnancy, these photos are quite unique. She made her comeback in July.
In the first still, she can be seen performing her discipline of show-jumping, while in another picture Nayel Nassar can be seen with his equine in the showjumping arena at the prestigious National Horse Show.
Captioning the post, the Evergate Stables’ official Instagram account acknowledged the spree of Jenn and egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar and penned, “@jenngatesnassar & @nayelnasar kicking things off at the @nationalhorseshow!”
From October 25th through November 5th, the KY Horse Park will host Lexington’s premier show jumping competition. This is the last FEI competition before Saturday’s $226,000 Longines FEI World Cup TM Jumping Lexington.
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Interestingly, Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar continue their stellar performances in the 2023 season. While Jenn saddled up to kick start her vocation in August 2023 all while balancing her medical profession, Nassar clinched gold at the prestigious Landrover Asheville Grand Prix in October 2023. And now, the couple is looking forward to clinch another glory at the National Horse Show that holds a 140 years old history and is one of the most staunch events in the equitation circuit.
Rich history about the prestigious National Horse Show
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Famous sportsmen from top echelons of social strata established the National Horse Show (NHS) in New York City. Originally held in the Big Apple following its inception in 1883, the event relocated to Florida beginning in 2002. After rousing the spirits of the Florida crowds, the event relocated to Kentucky, where it is still held annually to this day and is a sheer spectacle to the eyes of the beholder. The first ever ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Trophy was organized by the NHS (National Horsemanship Championship) with full fervour and excitement and is a crowd favorite to this day.
The 2015 season saw the debut of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping in Kentucky, while the 2018 season marked the first Hamel Family Foundation 3’3″ Equitation Championship. The next stop was the prestigious THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship, which it inaugurated. The NHS gives its viewers a broad range of contests to choose from. This is made feasible as it enables competition for hunters, equitation, and show jumping.
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It’s been 140 years since the NHS was established, and the organization is still going strong. This competition not only serves as a warm-up for the participants and a beginning for the viewers of the highly anticipated Longines FEI World Cup, but it is also a treat for spectators since they get to watch excellent performances. Fans are eager to see Jennifer Gates back in action following her maternity leave from the equestrian realm. The next few days are the only true test. Based on her upward trajectory, we surely hope she aces with flying colours.
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