The last competition week in Knokke also has a well-filled agenda. In addition to the well-known CSI1*, 2* and 3* competitions, we now also find CSIO5* classes on the schedule. This week's highlights are therefore without a doubt the CSIO5* Henders and Hazel Nations Cup on Friday, and the CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
In this Nations Cup on Friday, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the USA will compete against each other. The list of upcoming top riders in Knokke includes Max Kühner (AUT), Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), Kevin Staut (FRA), Daniel Deusser (GER), Scott Brash (GBR), Cian O'Connor (IRL), Harrie Smolders (NED), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Jessica Springsteen (USA). Belgium also comes in strong with, among others, Niels Bruynseels, Pieter Devos, Jerome Guery, Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts, and Jos Verlooy as Belgian representatives.