The atmosphere in Lier was electric as the Pony Nations Cup Final concluded. Teams from across Europe battled for top honors, but it was Great Britain that delivered the strongest performance, staying faultless to claim a well-deserved victory. The Netherlands secured second place with just four penalties, while Sweden took third after a spirited showing.
Great Britain emerged as the standout team, finishing on a perfect score of 0 faults in a combined time of 226.60 seconds. Hollie Gerken and Galaxy V set the tone with a clear round in 75.92 seconds, followed by Nellie Lock aboard Catho van de Langvelden Z, also faultless in 74.78 seconds. Ella Spencer and Gilton des Islots added another clear in 75.90 seconds, ensuring the team’s dominance. Anchor rider Darcy Honeybunn Daisy Breen on One Saharah contributed eight faults, but with three clear rounds already secured, the British team remained untouchable.
The Netherlands pushed hard and finished second on 4 faults with a combined time of 218.40 seconds. Joy Neuman and Kash Van Orchid’s added five faults, while Senna Beckers with Comme Delicius Z incurred four. Strong performances came from Mienie Vos on Jasmines Holly and Lieselot Kooremans with Elando van de Roshoeve, both producing clear rounds in 74.19 and 70.36 seconds, keeping the Dutch within striking distance of gold.
Sweden claimed third place on 8 faults in 216.72 seconds. Selma Gustafsson Thelin with Barravalley Shadow and Lilli Mellström aboard Sparkling Lackaghmore Joey each finished with four faults. Signe Ekengren and Pat’s Choice struggled with 14 penalties, but Viggo Bergstrand kept the Swedish tally competitive with a clean round in 70.73 seconds.
