The Eccles sisters enjoyed a double win at the FEI World Cup Vaulting qualifier at the Salon du Cheval in Paris at the weekend (30 November).
Great competition
Joanne Eccles won the female individual competition before going on to win the Pas-de-Deux with her younger sister Hannah.
This was Joanne’s first international competition since she won her second consecutive title at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this summer.
“It was a great competition in Paris as always, and the arena and organisation were brilliant for us and the horses,” said Joanne.
Defending FEI World Cup Vaulting champion Nicolas Andreani (FRA) won the male individual title.
Feel the performance
Individual vaulters now have an extra 20 seconds of performance, following a recent ruling to extend their one-minute routine.
“It allows more time to really engage the audience and to truly feel the performance,” added Joanne.