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.

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The lineup for this year’s Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO5* is now set, featuring top international riders including world number one Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden and European champion Steve Guerdat from Switzerland, along with his teammate and last year’s winner of the Falsterbo Grand Prix, Martin Fuchs. The courses for Falsterbo Horse Show 2024 will be designed by Santiago Varela, recognised as one of the world’s best course designers.

International show jumpers will compete at Falsterbo Horse Show in the south of Sweden from Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14, with highlights such as the Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup (Friday, July 12 at 2:00 PM), Falsterbo Derby presented by Agria (Saturday, July 13 at 3:30 PM), and the highly prestigious Falsterbo Grand Prix (Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 PM). Santiago Varela, known for his work at the world’s largest and most prestigious competitions, will design this year’s courses.

Among the nations competing in Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup 2024 are Sweden and reigning champions Switzerland, alongside France, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, Norway, Ireland, and Italy.

Following their impressive victories in Falsterbo 2023, the Swiss team returns with European Champion and world number three Steve Guerdat as well as Martin Fuchs, currently ranked sixth globally. The experienced Pius Schwizer and Alain Jufer complete the Swiss team, aiming to defend their Nations Cup title.

– I’m really looking forward to the Falsterbo Horse Show. It is one of my favorite shows and the Swedish crowd is really one of the best in the world so it’s nice to go back after having had such a fantastic year in 2023. We will be there with a strong team, trying to defend our team title and obviously I will also do my best to defend the Grand Prix title!, says Martin Fuchs.

Impressive Swedish Lineup on home turf

Sweden’s Chef d’Equipe Henrik Ankarcrona has currently confirmed 11 riders to represent the home nation at Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO5*, including local rider Petronella Andersson from Ljunghusen, a small coastal village just a 15-minute bike ride from the show grounds. The lineup also includes Henrik von Eckermann, Peder Fredricson, Linda Heed, Ottilia Lundgren, Fredrik Spetz, Emma Emanuelsson, Wilma Hellström, Amanda Landeblad, Erica Swartz Ryan, and Marcus Westergren. The announcement of this year’s Nations Cup team will be made at a later stage.

– It will be fantastic to return to Falsterbo, one of our absolute favorite competitions as a team, and something both I and the riders always look forward to very much. It will be exciting to meet the Swedish audience on home turf with all our fantastic riders. We are riding this weekend and Nations Cup in Aachen, then I will select the team for Falsterbo, says Henrik Ankarcrona

Five more Swedish riders will join the international lineup, with four qualifying through the 7 Star final on Sunday, July 7 at 5:00 PM.

Strong competition both in Nations Cup and individually

Both the home nation and defending champions will face tough competition from team riders such as André Thieme from Germany, often successful at Falsterbo, Ireland’s Cian O’Connor, and Dutch riders Marc Houtzager and Jur Vrieling.

Individually, riders from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Denmark, and Poland will also compete at Falsterbo Horse Show 2024. Finally, Belgium will send two individual riders, including Abdel Saïd, who had a strong competition in Falsterbo in 2023 with a second place in the Falsterbo Derby and impressive rounds in the Nations Cup.

Complete Master Lists*, with subject to changes, can be found in the attachment. Additional individual riders may be added.

*Please note that all riders listed under Switzerland, France, Japan, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, Norway, and Italy are registered for the Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup, even if the Master List indicates “Individual” next to the rider’s name.

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Champagne Deutz will be the Official Champagne Partner of Falsterbo Horse Show 2024 and, among other things, will take over the management of the competitions’ appreciated Champagne pavilions.

Champagne Deutz was founded in 1838 by William Deutz in picturesque Aÿ, one of 17 Grand Cru villages located in the heart of Champagne. The house is known for its artisanal and traditional way of working, which guarantees the highest quality from grape to finished wine.

Deutz champagnes can be enjoyed in numerous restaurants around Sweden and also in several of the world’s best restaurants.

– Like Champagne Deutz, Falsterbo Horse Show is a brand with a long history and first-class experiences in focus. We are very much looking forward to meeting the event’s enthusiastic and tasteful audience in Falsterbo, which has also been my home since childhood, says Mårten Boreson, CEO of Swedish Brand.

The partnership with Champagne Deutz is part of the ongoing work to develop and strengthen Falsterbo Horse Show’s range and event experience:

– Audiences travel from all over the world to Falsterbo to see world-class equestrian sports, but also to socialize and create lifelong memories. This year, we are extra happy for the opportunity to, together with Champagne Deutz, add a golden edge to the visitor experience, says Johan Ahlbin, Catering Manager of Falsterbo Horse Show.

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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.