The Longines Global Champions Tour in Riesenbeck opened with a spectacular CSI3* 1.40m speed class. Riders from across the globe faced a challenging course with a time allowed of 76 seconds, but it was the fastest clear rounds that determined the podium. In the end, Stephanie Böhe delivered an impeccable performance to clinch victory in front of the home crowd.
Victory in the opening class went to German rider Stephanie Böhe with DSP Granada (Grey Top), who delivered a fast and flawless round in 59.14 seconds. Their tight lines and efficient pace proved unbeatable and set the early benchmark for the week.
Close behind, Jenny Rankin and Ibiza (Inshallah de Muze) secured second place with another faultless effort, finishing in 59.43 seconds.
The final podium spot belonged to Hallie Grimes and Casachessa PS (Casallco), She guided her mare to third place with a clean round in 59.51 seconds. Their precision was just fractions off the leaders, but still fast enough to claim a strong position.
In fourth place, Mylen Kruse and Chaccmo (Chaccomo) showed their trademark consistency, completing the track clear in 60.84 seconds.
Rounding out the top five, Carsten-Otto Nagel and Cancaneur (Connor) stopped the clock at 61.31 seconds, adding another faultless German performance to the leaderboard and underlining the strength of the home riders in this opening clash.
With less than three seconds separating the top five, the Riesenbeck opener delivered an electrifying start, promising a week of fierce competition at the very highest level.
