The prestigious World Cup of Madrid came to an exciting conclusion as Pauline Basquin (FRA) and her talented gelding Sertorius de Rima Z Ifce delivered a stellar performance to take first place. The 14-year-old Zangersheide horse, sired by Sandro Hit out of a Voltaire Pref dam, impressed the judges with a technical score averaging 73.25 and an artistic score as high as 90.4, achieving a remarkable total percentage of 80.925%.
In second place, Carina Scholz (GER) and the 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding Tarantino 5, by Toronto out of a Carbid mare, showcased elegance and precision. The duo achieved an overall score of 79.415%, with technical marks that peaked at 76.750. Scholz’s performance confirmed her mount's enduring quality, even as one of the older horses in the field.
Spain’s Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and her 15-year-old KWPN gelding Elegance captured third place with 77.735%. The Negro-sired gelding, known for his expressive movements, earned artistic scores nearing 90 but encountered minor technical challenges that slightly impacted the result.
Fellow Spaniard Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo piloted the chestnut Hanoverian stallion Quartar, a 10-year-old by Quantensprung, to fourth place with a score of 77.145%. This young horse displayed great promise, particularly in his fluid transitions and rhythmic strides.. Rounding out the top five was Fie Christine Skarsoe (LUX) and Imperador Dos Cedros, a Lusitano gelding. With a score of 76.665%, the pair delivered a graceful test that highlighted their harmony and finesse.
In second place, Carina Scholz (GER) and the 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding Tarantino 5, by Toronto out of a Carbid mare, showcased elegance and precision. The duo achieved an overall score of 79.415%, with technical marks that peaked at 76.750. Scholz’s performance confirmed her mount's enduring quality, even as one of the older horses in the field.
Spain’s Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and her 15-year-old KWPN gelding Elegance captured third place with 77.735%. The Negro-sired gelding, known for his expressive movements, earned artistic scores nearing 90 but encountered minor technical challenges that slightly impacted the result.
Fellow Spaniard Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo piloted the chestnut Hanoverian stallion Quartar, a 10-year-old by Quantensprung, to fourth place with a score of 77.145%. This young horse displayed great promise, particularly in his fluid transitions and rhythmic strides.. Rounding out the top five was Fie Christine Skarsoe (LUX) and Imperador Dos Cedros, a Lusitano gelding. With a score of 76.665%, the pair delivered a graceful test that highlighted their harmony and finesse.