Cheers echoed through the stands on day 3 of the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy at the Longines Tops International Arena as the 8 year old 1.45m Final got underway. The atmosphere was electric as the Selle Français team galloped into the ring. First up for the team was Sara Brionne and Grand Duc du Paradiso (Vagabond de la Pomme x Toulon). The pair delivered a stylish round, coming home clear for the team.
With the first clear round secured, the Selle Français supporters could be heard chanting and singing from the sidelines as Corentin Derouet and Gwenndu de Kergane (Capoutchi de Kergane x Grand Chef Bleus) started the course. They secured another clear for their team, punching the air in excitement as the Selle Français supporters cheered. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Arthur Le Vot and Giulio du ter (Windows vh Costersveld x Rosire) set off. They were on track for a clear but acquired four faults at the third fence from home. Nevertheless, cheers rang out as the team left the arena, having delivered an unbeatable time.
“We are proud of all of our horses,” said a beaming Sara Brionne. “It’s incredible with the French supporters cheering and the setting is just beautiful, it’s a great arena. We are very proud and very happy!” Brionne felt good about the team’s chances in the coming finals saying, “I think we have a chance of winning in all categories because the French horses are very good and I hope we come home with more wins.”
The Zangersheide Studbook rode into the arena, looking to climb up the rankings. Harrie Smolders and Devino vd Weretherbach Z (De Flor 111 Z x Calvin Z) were soaring across the grass and looked to be on track for a clear, but acquired four faults on the penultimate fence. Martin Dinesen Neergaard and Disney Z (Dimitri Z x Numero Uno) were next up for Zangerseheide. The pair delivered a calm and cool round, coming home clear. Last to go for the team was Loewie Joppen and Champion Charles Z (Romeo x Carthago Z). They fought to the finish, delivering another clear for the team.
The KWPN was next to go. Julian de Boer and Lloyd (Namelus R x Cantos) went first for the team, delivering a beautiful round and coming home clear. Next up, Michael Greeve flawlessly navigated the course aboard Luka-Cara (Akarad Hero Z x Casco), securing a second clear round for the KWPN team. Last to go for KWPN was Maikel van der Vleuten riding Lalique (Berlin). Despite four faults on course, their time was fast enough to overtake Zangerseheide to secure second place.
The class had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Anglo European Studbook were first to go in the class, but an uncharacteristic fall for team anchor Denis Lynch from Four Seasons (For Pleasure x Cassini II) saw AES’s hopes of a podium dashed. The challenging course proved a test to the finish. The final fence caught out many riders including the Westphalian Studbook’s Carlotta Schepers aboard Cherry Blossom 5 (Comme Il Faut x Graf Top) as well as last to go Marcel Schneider and Chucky PS (Chacoon Blue x Cornet Obolensky) for Oldenburg International who both were on track to deliver solid rounds for their team before a run out as they headed for home.
With the first clear round secured, the Selle Français supporters could be heard chanting and singing from the sidelines as Corentin Derouet and Gwenndu de Kergane (Capoutchi de Kergane x Grand Chef Bleus) started the course. They secured another clear for their team, punching the air in excitement as the Selle Français supporters cheered. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Arthur Le Vot and Giulio du ter (Windows vh Costersveld x Rosire) set off. They were on track for a clear but acquired four faults at the third fence from home. Nevertheless, cheers rang out as the team left the arena, having delivered an unbeatable time.
“We are proud of all of our horses,” said a beaming Sara Brionne. “It’s incredible with the French supporters cheering and the setting is just beautiful, it’s a great arena. We are very proud and very happy!” Brionne felt good about the team’s chances in the coming finals saying, “I think we have a chance of winning in all categories because the French horses are very good and I hope we come home with more wins.”
The Zangersheide Studbook rode into the arena, looking to climb up the rankings. Harrie Smolders and Devino vd Weretherbach Z (De Flor 111 Z x Calvin Z) were soaring across the grass and looked to be on track for a clear, but acquired four faults on the penultimate fence. Martin Dinesen Neergaard and Disney Z (Dimitri Z x Numero Uno) were next up for Zangerseheide. The pair delivered a calm and cool round, coming home clear. Last to go for the team was Loewie Joppen and Champion Charles Z (Romeo x Carthago Z). They fought to the finish, delivering another clear for the team.
The KWPN was next to go. Julian de Boer and Lloyd (Namelus R x Cantos) went first for the team, delivering a beautiful round and coming home clear. Next up, Michael Greeve flawlessly navigated the course aboard Luka-Cara (Akarad Hero Z x Casco), securing a second clear round for the KWPN team. Last to go for KWPN was Maikel van der Vleuten riding Lalique (Berlin). Despite four faults on course, their time was fast enough to overtake Zangerseheide to secure second place.
The class had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Anglo European Studbook were first to go in the class, but an uncharacteristic fall for team anchor Denis Lynch from Four Seasons (For Pleasure x Cassini II) saw AES’s hopes of a podium dashed. The challenging course proved a test to the finish. The final fence caught out many riders including the Westphalian Studbook’s Carlotta Schepers aboard Cherry Blossom 5 (Comme Il Faut x Graf Top) as well as last to go Marcel Schneider and Chucky PS (Chacoon Blue x Cornet Obolensky) for Oldenburg International who both were on track to deliver solid rounds for their team before a run out as they headed for home.