Shane Sweetnam tops the openingclass in Falsterbö

Shane Sweetnam tops the openingclass in Falsterbö
This week the International Spectacle in Falsterbo hosts the FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup Europe Division I. Today the five-star riders kicked-off in Sweden, a lot of pressure is on the riders, as Falsterbö is one of the last selection competitions for the teamchefs to decide their Olympic riders/team.

In the opening 1.45m class no less than 12 combinations did not finish. A total of 21 pairs finished with time penalties, while 26 combinations produced a clear round. Fastest time was set by Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon, stopping the clock in 59.77 seconds.

Paul Estermann followed in a second place. Aboard his KWPN-horse Bareina he crossed the finish in 60.68 seconds. The pair left Belgium's François Mathy Jr. and Falco van de Clehoeve in a third place.

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