Equestrian: Jonelle Price claims five-star event in Pau, France to continue family's golden year

Jonelle Price has won the prestigious five-star Pau Equestrian event in France. 

The win caps off a fantastic season for the Price family. Jonelle has finished the year ranked second in the world - one behind husband Tim. 

The mother of two ensured the title remains in the family after Tim won the event last year.

Jonelle and Tim Price.
Jonelle and Tim Price. Photo credit: Image - Photosport

"A five-star win is just very special," Jonelle said.

"It's quite hard to keep up with my husband, just trying to keep up my end of the household really."

Years of hard work have paid off. 

"We've got the experience, we've got the mileage," Jonelle told Newshub. "[It's] really exciting to come and deliver some performances like this."

And the secret to the couple's success? Backing themselves.

"[I] almost have to learn how to win a little bit in this game, seizing the moment."

A third five-star crown caps off a brilliant year for the family, with Tim winning a five-star event himself in Maryland earlier this month.

In a sporting rarity, the couple have finished the season at the top of the world rankings: Tim first and Jonelle second.

"It's certainly nice to be riding this particular wave together," Jonelle added. "Long may it last."

The pair already have their eyes on what they can achieve back in France in 2024 at the Paris Olympics.

"The build-up really starts now."

Surely Jonelle will become No.1 in the Price household if she can add a gold medal to go with her gold sash.