Thursdays final competition in the international jumping arena, the Stiftelsen Falsterbo Horse Show Prize, took place under stunning sunshine. The winner of today’s 1.45 m speed jumping was Peder Fredricson with H&M Bahia, much to the delight of the home crowd.

The course, which featured 11 obstacles, presented the riders with several interesting challenges. A total of 56 pairs from 16 different nations participated in the class. Sweden’s first clear round came from Höllviken’s own Petronella Andersson with her mare Odina Van Klapscheut.

Peder Fredricson and H&M Bahia delivered a fast and faultless round, securing the lead in the class, which held all the way to first place.

Tomorrow’s starting order in the Stiftelsen Falsterbo Horse Show Prize will be reversed from today’s results, meaning Peder will be the last to start tomorrow.

Today’s results:

1. Peder Fredricson, SWE – H&M Bahia0/60.09
2. Linda Heed, SWE – Laurien Van Orshof0/60.28
3. Pius Schwizer, SUI – Just Special VK0/60.51

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/977269

On Thursday the international riders entered the jumping arena at the Falsterbo Horse Show for the first time this year. First out was the Qualification to Falsterbo Grand Prix presented by Trikem, a 1.50m jumping which was won by the Irish Darragh Kenny and his stallion Chic Chic.

The first clear round was Germany’s Sophie Hinners with Iron Dames My Prince. After that 14 riders made their way through the course with no faults, amongst them, Swedish riders Linn Widmark, Antonia Andersson, Erica Swartz Ryan and Ottilia Lundgren.

Today’s result:

1. Darragh Kenny (IRL) – Chic Chic 0/69.59
2. Cian O’Connor (IRL) – Eve d’Ouilly 0/69.81
3. Martin Fuchs (SUI) – Bastille 0/69.99

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/977268

Ten of the world’s best show jumping nations will compete in this year’s Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup, which will take place tomorrow, Friday, July 12, at the Falsterbo Horse Show in Sweden. Following an official draw on thursday evening, the starting order for tomorrow’s competition has been decided.

Photo: Orange Studios for Falsterbo Horse Show

With packed stands, glorious sunshine, and nine incredible days of competition behind us, it was finally time for one of the highlights of Falsterbo Horse Show: the Longines Falsterbo Grand Prix. 50 international riders took on the Grand Prix course, featuring obstacles towering at 1.60 meters. The competition was decided over two rounds, with 13 pairs advancing to the thrilling “winning round.” The bar was set high, requiring both speed and flawless performance to progress.

After a blazingly fast second round, Swiss rider Martin Fuchs and Conner Jei emerged victorious with a time of 45.70 seconds, nearly two seconds ahead of second-placed Willem Greve from the Netherlands, who, together with Highway M TN, crossed the finish line in 47.95 seconds. Italy’s Emanuele Camilli and Odense Odeveld claimed the third spot with a time of 48.68 seconds.

Martin Fuchs expressed his joy and satisfaction with the day’s outcome. The pair had also competed in the Nations Cup earlier in the week, where Switzerland finished at the top of the podium. Fuchs wanted to assess his horse’s performance in this format, with several major competitions held closely together. The result? Based on feelings and result, he was extremely pleased;

– It was an incredible feeling. I haven’t been here in a while, but I want to come back as soon as I get the chance. It has been a great week, and the jump-off today was exhilarating. My horse jumps phenomenally and is extremely careful.

Swiss Dominance Throughout the Week
In addition to their impressive performances on Sunday, Swiss riders dominated the entire Falsterbo Horse Show this year. The Swiss train of victory kicked off with Martin Fuchs claiming first place in the Stiftelsen Falsterbo Horse Show Prize on Friday, followed by Steve Guerdat and Martin Fuchs securing first and second place, respectively, in the Agria Trophy. Friday afternoon witnessed the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden, with Switzerland emerging as the victors. Steve Guerdat continued the Swiss success story by winning Saturday’s Falsterbo Derby presented by Agria. As previously mentioned, Martin Fuchs sealed the week’s triumph by winning the shows final competition on Sunday, the Longines Falsterbo Grand Prix.

The article will be updated.

In an impressive display of equestrian skill, Denmark has emerged victorious at the Nations Cup in Falsterbo for the second year in a row. Team Sweden took the second place. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that Germany has secured the title of this year’s overall champion in FEI Nations Cup Dressage.Patrik Kittel and his exceptional horse, Touchdown, delivered an extraordinary performance, captivating the audience and clinching victory in the kür.

Text by the FEI.

It was a familiar victory Sunday in Falsterbo (SWE) for Denmark, who brought the 2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season to a close with an impressive victory over the home nation.

The victory marked the second straight in Falsterbo for the Danish, who were also Nations Cup victors at CDIO5* Compiègne (FRA) in May and runners-up at CDIO5* Aachen (GER) this season. The four-rider squad of Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Zippo M.I.), Anna Zibrandtsen (Quel Filou), Nadja Aaboe Sloth (Favour Gersdorf) and Anne Marie Hosbond (Scarlett 712) finished the CDIO4* FEI Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle tests on a winning total of 22 points. Sweden finished second with 31 points, followed by the Netherlands (43 points)

Team classification was determined by adding up points for the three best results per team in the Grand Prix and across the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle, with points equating to finish positions in the tests. The winning team recorded the lowest point total.

Both Bachmann Andersen and Sloth were part of last year’s winning team and returned to Falsterbo with the same mounts from that performance. Their experience showed as they delivered under pressure, with Bachmann Andersen performing best for his team in the Grand Prix, finishing third; and Sloth putting forth Denmark’s best result in the Freestyle, checking in fourth.

But it was the Special that proved to be Denmark’s best test, with Zibrandtsen and Bachmann Andersen riding to personal bests aboard Quel Filou (75.787%) and Zippo M.I. (75.128%), respectively, to take the top two placings. Bachmann Andersen had twice the responsibility, also serving as the squad’s chef d’equipe.

–I think we have performed really, really well and also [had] very solid performances in the Grand Prix, where we laid the foundation for this great result. says Daniel Bachmann Andersen (DEN)

After a brief respite from competition to focus on training, 11-year-old Zippo M.I. has come out stronger, finishing on the podium in each of his tests.

– He was doing World Cups and I was thinking, ‘Okay, we’ll give him a little break from the shows to try to make some of the things better and stronger, give him some more self-confidence. And that really worked out,” Bachmann Andersen said.

–He’s been coming out even stronger and even better in his piaffes. That was not his strength. I feel like we are working closer together, and he’s starting to be an established Grand Prix horse at the top level.

Bachmann Andersen and Zibrandtsen were never separated by more than one position on the leaderboard. For Zibrandtsen, her performance was especially meaningful given it was her horse’s Nations Cup debut. The pair debuted internationally just one year ago, at Falsterbo in the CDI3* division.

– When we did the halt [in the Special, Quel Filou] was like, ‘I want to go forward. Why are we standing here?’ He’s just fighting for it and fighting for us…I was just smiling all the way. I was so happy. said Anna Zibrandtsen (DEN)

Sweden certainly made its rally, with Patrik Kittel securing wins in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. But it was depth that kept Denmark on top.

– The Danish team is strong, not just [with us] here, but also [with] all the other riders competing for the team of Denmark, Bachmann Andersen said.

–In Aachen, we were very strong as well. I think we just have a really, really good foundation of good horses, good training, good riders, good teamwork, and we support each other.

Falsterbo’s top two finishers were among the top three in the final FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ standings for 2023. But it was fourth-place finishers Germany who secured the overall series title, with wins at CDIO3* Wellington (USA), CDIO3* Budapest (HUN) and CDIO5* Aachen (GER).

– Aachen is our second selection [event] for the European Championships, so we had our four top riders on the team, but apart from that, we went with younger riders, said Johnny Hilberath, Germany’s chef d’equipe.
–It started in [Wellington] in early spring and went until here [in Falsterbo]. To win the series, is not bad, I think!

Germany finished the season with 61 points, followed by Sweden (42 points). Denmark finished the season in third with 40 points.

– We take the Nations Cup series very seriously,” Hilberath added.
– It’s an honor to represent our country, so we try to bring to all events a team.

Complete result can be found here.
Final standings in FEI Nations Cup Dressage can be found attached.

After a thrilling jump-off, it was Steve Guerdat and his exceptional horse Easy Star de Talma, who emerged victorious, claiming the Falsterbo Derby Trophy. This incredible victory secured a historic hat-trick for Steve Guerdat, who has previously won both the Grand Prix and Nations Cup at Falsterbo Horse Show. The resounding success further solidified Guerdat’s standing as one of the world’s foremost equestrian athletes.

-I knew that no matter what it would be a positive experience for the horse, but, I am obviously very happy with the result, Steve Guerdat said at the Falsterbo press conference.

Photo: Erik Raabe för Falsterbo Horse Show

With challenging fences set at an impressive height of 1.50 meters, 19 skilled riders navigated the diverse Derby course, featuring water jumps, gates, walls, and traditional fences. Last year’s winner, Andre Thieme, took to the course as the second rider. Prior to the competition, SVT, the Swedish host broadcaster, had the opportunity to speak with him, and his confidence shone through:

-I would say that we are somewhat of derbyspecialists. We are excited about being back here again, and hopefully everything goes well.

Unfortunately he had a couple of downs in today’s event.

-The horse did a good job, but didn’t feel quite right; he didn’t have enough energy. I can’t be mad but we are a little bit disappointed, he told SVT after the ride.

The competition unfolded with a mix of results, showcasing the difficulty in a derby course.

Belgium’s Abdel Said, riding Arpege Du Ru, delivered the first clear round of the class, a remarkable achievement that remained unmatched throughout the entire competition.

After his exceptional round, Abdel Said expressed his satisfaction in an interview with SVT: “I am very happy with my horse. I can always trust her” .

He continued with explaining that the plan for the day had been to take his horse through the course at a relaxed pace, placing greater trust in his horse while providing additional support where necessary.

Sandra Auffarth, the former cross country world champion from Germany, unfortunately had one knockdown towards the end of her round. However, it proved sufficient to secure her a well-deserved third place alongside her horse, Nupafeed’s La Vista.

-She is an amazing derby horse, she loves the atmosphere here at Falsterbo. We had a small mistake I wish I hadn’t made, she shared with SVT after her ride.

Irish rider Thomas Ryan, accompanied by Jens Fredricson’s former horse Karmel van de Watering, tackled the challenging course, unfortunately incurring two knockdowns and securing a respectable fifth-place finish. Ahead of him in fourth place was Przemyslaw Konopacki with Vasco, who achieved the position due to a faster round.

Steve Guerdat from Switzerland was last to start together with his stallion Easy Star de Talma.

-I really like derbys. It’s a good experience for both the rider as well as the horse and you always learn something new. The horse and rider always leave the course better than before, he told SVT before the class started.

While it was Easy Star de Talma’s derby debut the horse delivered a flawless clear round leading to a thrilling jump-off between Steve Guerdat and Abdel Said to determine who would become the 2023 Derby champion in Falsterbo.

Abdel Said took the lead as the first to go in the jump-off, executing swift turns. However, an unfortunate fault on the final fence cost him the win. As for Steve, a clear round would secure his victory, and not only did he achieve that, but he also recorded the fastest time, sealing his triumph in a remarkable fashion.

-He is a superstar in the horse realm, SVT:s commentator AnnaMaria Fredholm states.

Twelve high-class Holsteiner foals are auctioned on 15 July as part of theFalsterbo Horse Show, the five-star-rated CSI and Nations Cup in Sweden.