The second final round of the FEI Jumping Ponies’ Trophy took place earlier today in the Christmas Arena at Jumping Mechelen. The top twenty pony combinations came forward in the first round, with nine returning for an exciting jump-off.
Charlie Flynn proved the one to beat in the 1.35m class. Riding Vahine de Kergroix (Rocambole III), he produced the fastest clear jump-off and left his rivals behind by a full three seconds, stopping the clock at 33.27 seconds.
Denmark’s Selma Hundborg Dresler came closest with Lady Crown, but ultimately had to settle for silver after a smooth clear round in 37.07 seconds, following a first round time of 66.37 seconds.
Sweden’s Viggo Bergstrand completed the podium with Corbeagh Legend (Moores Clover), also delivering a faultless jump-off in 37.07 seconds after a 66.37-second first round.
Sweden secured fourth place as well thanks to Lilli Mellström and Sparkling Lackaghmore Joey, who crossed the line in 37.88 seconds. The top five was rounded out by Sophia Aurelia George, who guided Berlioz d’Henann (Kantje’s Ronaldo) into fifth in 38.58 seconds.
