Sunday brought another fantastic edition of Falsterbo Horse Show to a close. In front of packed grandstands, the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria crowned the week’s sporting action, with Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz claiming victory after two exceptional rounds. On the Dressage Arena, international five-star dressage continued with victories for Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, while the stars of tomorrow took centre stage in the young horse finals.

– This year’s Falsterbo Horse Show has delivered world-class sport, fantastic performances, an incredible audience and an atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all riders, owners, volunteers, partners, spectators and everyone who helped make this year’s event possible, said Josephine Sjölin, Sporting Director of Falsterbo Horse Show.

CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria – 1.60m

Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria – the highlight of the week– took place on the International Jumping Arena, where Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz claimed victory after two outstanding rounds. Germany’s Richard Vogel finished second ahead of Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat.

1. Shane Sweetnam (IRL) – James Kann Cruz – 0 / 0 – 37.68 sec
2. Richard Vogel (GER) – Cloudio – 0 / 0 – 38.63 sec
3. Steve Guerdat (SUI) – Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte – 0 / 0 – 38.68 sec

Full results: https://www.rolexseries-equestrian.com/Scripts/Modules/CustomView/List.aspx?idn=10981&name=StartList&year=2026&EventID=846#Results

CDIO5* FEI Grand Prix Special presented by Novare

Denmark’s Daniel Bachmann Andersen continued his outstanding weekend together with Flash Gordon 37, adding victory in the Grand Prix Special to Saturday’s success in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™. Home favourites Patrik Kittel and Therese Nilshagen completed the podium in front of the Swedish crowd.

1. Daniel Bachmann Andersen (DEN) – Flash Gordon 37 – 75.638%
2. Patrik Kittel (SWE) – Touchdown – 73.298%
3. Therese Nilshagen (SWE) – Navarro – 73.043%

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1270581

CDIO5 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Novare*

The Falsterbo audience was treated to an exclusive first performance of Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour’s brand-new freestyle with Mount St John Freestyle. The Danish pair delivered an impressive test to score 88.420%, securing victory ahead of Leonie Richter and Anna Zibrandtsen.

1. Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) – Mount St John Freestyle – 88.420%
2. Leonie Richter (GER) – Lord Europe – 78.295%
3. Anna Zibrandtsen (DEN) – Quel Filou – 76.475%

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1270582

CDI1* Lilla Rundan Intermediaire I presented by Novare
The international dressage programme concluded with the CDI1 Intermediate I presented by Novare*, where Denmark’s Nadja Aaboe Sloth claimed victory aboard Satchmo.

1) Nadja Aaboe Sloth, DEN – Satchmo 69.677

2) Jiayi Yu, CHN – Jackpoint 69.118

3) Johanna Due Boje, SWE – Estelle (1) 68.030

Fullständigt resultat: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1270583

Horseware 7-årschampionat | Final – 1.40m bed. A:1a

Some of the sport’s most promising young jumping horses took centre stage in the final of the Horseware 7-Year-Old Championship, where this year’s champion was crowned after an exciting competition.

1) Andre Brandt, Jump Club Ridsportförening – Kirita 0-0/39.56

2) Thomas Ryan, Henriksdals Ryttarförening – Jacaret FFH 0-0/41.78

3) Philipp Weishaupt, GER – Belice 15 0-0/42.07

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1270493

Folksam Open 6-åriga hästar | Final – 1.30m bed. A:1a

De sexåriga hopphästarna gjorde upp om titeln i Folksam Open, där framtidens stjärnor visade prov på hög kvalitet.

1) Robin Ingvarsson, Bankeryds Ridklubb – Chasinaa (SWB) 0-0/44.22

2) Magnus Österlund, Falbygdens Hästsportförening – Lillegårdens Kira (32) (SWB) 0-0/47.71

3) Sandra Jacobsson, Strömsholms Ridsportförening – Toulouse (6) (SWB) 0-0/49.10

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1268262

Falsterbo Education 5-år | Final

The week on the Expandia Arena concluded with the Falsterbo Education 5-Year-Old Final, where the next generation of jumping horses impressed spectators and judges alike.

1) Frida Tinglöf, Henriksdals Ryttarförening – RobinHood-Minka 46.5/108.90

2) Maja Rydén, Åsebo Ridsällskap – Wingardium Leviosa (13) (SWB) 42.0/114.30

3) Felicia Johansson, Vikbolandets Ryttarförening – Catch Him if You Can 41.5/116.00

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1270612

Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz claimed victory in the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria at the Falsterbo Horse Show following an exceptional two-round competition on Sunday afternoon.

Under brilliant Swedish sunshine and in front of packed grandstands, 50 of the world’s leading combinations gathered in Falsterbo’s historic grass arena for the highlight of the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2026 season.

Designed by renowned German course designer Frank Rothenberger, the first-round course featured 14 obstacles and 17 efforts. The Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria was contested over two rounds against the clock, with the leading 25% of athletes, or all combinations producing a clear round, progressing to the second round. Penalties from both rounds were aggregated, with the time in the second round determining the final classification.

FOURTEEN COMBINATIONS CLEAR THE OPENING ROUND

Mexico’s Luis Alejandro Plascencia O. and Huberth B opened the competition with a faultless round, immediately setting the standard for the 49 combinations still to come.

The demanding course soon began to influence the leaderboard. Martin Fuchs and Conner Jei finished on four penalties, a result matched by World No. 1 Kent Farrington and Greya, while Belgium’s Pieter Devos and Casual DV Z completed their round on 12 penalties.

Fresh from Switzerland’s victory in the Falsterbo Nations Cup, Steve Guerdat continued his outstanding week with a clear round aboard Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte. His Swiss teammate Gaëtan Joliat also left every fence intact, while Alberto Márquez Galobardes, Charlotte Jacobs and World No. 4 Ben Maher were among the other riders to secure their places in the second round.

World No. 2 Richard Vogel and Cloudio also produced a faultless performance, while Ireland demonstrated its strength with three riders qualifying for the decisive round.

At the conclusion of the first round, Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz led the standings ahead of Jordan Coyle and Chaccolino. With 14 combinations finishing clear, all 14 returned for the second round.

SWEETNAM HOLDS HIS NERVE IN A WORLD-CLASS SECOND ROUND

Luis Alejandro Plascencia O. and Huberth B were first to return and produced their second clear round of the afternoon in 44.98 seconds.

The pace quickly increased. Charlotte Jacobs and Playboy JT Z crossed the finish line in 40.10 seconds but finished on four penalties, before Ben Maher and Point Break took the provisional lead with a clear round in 40.21 seconds.

Denmark’s Andreas Schou and Napoli vh Nederassenthof then lowered the target to 39.98 seconds before Steve Guerdat delivered another outstanding performance.

Guerdat, who had stated ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix that his objective was “simple: to win”, stopped the clock in 38.68 seconds with Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte to move into the lead.

World No. 2 Richard Vogel responded immediately. Riding Cloudio, the German rider produced a fast and precise round to cross the finish line in 38.63 seconds, taking the lead by just five hundredths of a second.

With only the final combinations remaining, the margins could hardly have been tighter.

Last to enter the arena, first-round leader Shane Sweetnam knew the time to beat. Partnered with James Kann Cruz, the Irish rider attacked Frank Rothenberger’s course from the opening fence and delivered a perfectly judged second clear round.

Crossing the finish line in 37.68 seconds, Sweetnam secured victory by 0.95 seconds and claimed the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria title at the Falsterbo Horse Show.

Richard Vogel and Cloudio finished second, while Steve Guerdat and Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte completed the podium after an exceptional week for the Swiss rider.

A first Rolex Grand Prix title for Shane Sweetnam.

The victory crowns an amazing week of sport at the Falsterbo Horse Show, where packed grandstands, glorious sunshine and an enthusiastic Swedish crowd once again created one of the most distinctive atmospheres in international show jumping.

For Shane Sweetnam, victory with James Kann Cruz marks his first CSIO5* Grand Prix win and adds one of the Rolex Series’ most prestigious titles to his record.

Final results Rolex Grand Prix presented by Agria

Shane Sweetnam & James Kann Cruz – 0 / 0 – 37.68 sec

Richard Vogel & Cloudio – 0 / 0 – 38.63 sec

Steve Guerdat & Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte – 0 / 0 – 38.68 sec

For the fifth time, the Holsteiner Verband Foal Auction will form part of the Falsterbo Horse Show programme. This year, marketing manager Felix Flinzer has selected twelve promising young foals with pedigrees suited for both breeding and top-level sport.

Among them is lot 3, U-Stutsborgs Zara, by Zuccero out of an Emerald van’t Ruytershof mare. The typey filly comes from a highly regarded sporting family. Her second dam is Kaprice, a daughter of Echo van’t Spieveld who competed successfully at 1.60m level with Kent Farrington and descends from the renowned Roosakker dam line.

Lot 6, Daydream, by Diarado out of an I’m Special de Muze mare, also represents an internationally successful family. Her pedigree is rooted in Holsteiner mare family 1020, which has produced horses such as European team champion Chiara, ridden by Ludger Beerbaum, and Global Champions Tour overall winner Chesall Zimequest, ridden by Simon Delestre.

– I’m very happy that we are able to present the Holsteiner Verband and our foals at this Swedish top-event also in 2026 and I would like to thank the exhibitors providing active support for my team and me, says Felix Flinzer.

The auction will be preceded by a presentation of the foals at 2:00 PM in the Main Jumping Arena. The auction begins at approximately 5:00 PM, following the Falsterbo Derby.

Those unable to attend in person can follow the auction live on ClipMyHorse.TV and place bids online. Visitors on site can combine the auction with international top-level sport, the exhibition area and the special atmosphere that makes Falsterbo Horse Show a highlight of the equestrian calendar.

Further information

For questions about the auction or the foals, please contact:

Felix Flinzer: +49 162 3493942
Alexandra Bitter: +49 170 3825465
Sigrun Günther: +49 163 2469320

Full information about the auction, including pedigrees, photos and videos of the foals, is available online.

During the afternoon, all eyes were on the Nations Cup, where some of the world’s top riders and horses competed over two rounds. Earlier in the day, visitors also enjoyed the Stiftelsen Falsterbo Horse Show Prize and the qualification for the Falsterbo Derby.

On the dressage arena, spectators witnessed both the stars of the future and today’s elite through the final of the IOAKU Next Generation J/YR/U25, followed by the CDI1* Small Tour St. Georges and the evening’s CDI3* Grand Prix. In addition, the final of the Folksam Open for 4-year-old horses was decided.

The Falsterbo Pony Equitation final took place during the morning on Falsterbobana, before an impressive show programme took over between 11:30 and 14:00.

CSIO5* Stiftelsen Falsterbo Horse Show Prize (220.2.1.1) 1.45m

1) Marcus Westergren, SWE – Fellaini de Liebri Z 0/60.36

2) Richard Vogel, GER – Baxxter 4 0/62.72

3) Megane Moissonnier, FRA – Ici Et La Courcelle 0/64.00

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269349

CSIO5* Qualifier for competition No 8, Falsterbo Derby (220.2.1.1) 1.45m

1) Jordan Coyle, IRL – King Kannan GP 0/68.66

2) Linda Heed, SWE – Laurien Van Orshof 0/70.56

3) Stephanie Holmén, SWE – Next Lady 0/75.02

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269350

CSIO5* Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup (226.1) 1.60m

1) Switzerland 0-0-3/55.76

2) Belgium 0-0-13/57.35

3) USA 4-4/234.22

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269351

IOAKU Next Generation J/YR/U25 – Final

1) Angelina Brink, Helsingborgs Fältrittklubb – Tuschomie (SWB) 72.967

2) Erla Argus, Grankärrs Gränsryttare – Elverhöjs Olympia 72.725

3) Ebba Wallin Ivarsson, Willands Ryttarförening – Fascinate KR (SWB) 72.184

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1268603

CDI1* Lilla Rundan Prix St. Georges presented by Novare

1) Patrik Kittel, SWE – J’Adore Dior H 72.324

2) Susanne Barnow, DEN – Midt-West Franceska 70.765

3) Joachim Thomsen, DEN – Anthony Pax 69.559

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269323

Folksam Open 4 år | Final – Championatsprogram för 4 åriga hästar 2025

1) Ronja Kardos, Föreningen Lindelunda Sportryttare – Benvaldi 81.000

2) Alicia Ryan, Helsingborgs Fältrittklubb – Santino Maxima 79.167

3) Jeanna Högberg, Sällskapet Segersta Sportryttare – Rio de Janeiro Ht (SWB) 77.667

3) Lovisa Hasselblad, Djursholms Ridklubb – Straight Horse Jack Sparrow 77.667

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1268608

CDI3* Grand Prix presented by Hannell Dressage Stable

1) Patrik Kittel, SWE – Zum Gluck 4 72.326

2) Karoline Rohmann, DEN – Jakas Don Louvre 68.804

3) Ebba Von Essen, SWE – Dantes Specter 67.739

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269324

Falsterbo Pony Equitation | Final – 0.70-1.00 (Lätt B)

Kat. B

1) Elsa Boström, Mantorp Hästsportförening – Faithful Bonus 0/24.4/98.04

2) Tea Lindlöf, Älleköpinge Ryttarförening – DJ Sedona 0/24.2/95.66

3) Wilma Samuelsson, Föreningen Trollhättans Sportryttare – Findus Helac 0/24.1/102.35

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269464

Kat. C

1) Saga Norberg, Växjöortens Fältrittklubb – Eks Just Dance 0/24.5/100.29

2) Elise Henning, Skogslottens Ryttarförening – Pikatchio 0/24.0/99.17

3) Melissa Isaksson, Österlens Ridklubb – Count on Shelly 0/23.9/83.10

Complete results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1269465