Dressage / CDI1* / FEI Prix St. Georges
Competition Nr.: 01

Jumping / CSI4* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 08
Obst.H./Cl.: 140

Nr. 34 Nat. Dressurprüfung Kl. S

(LEXINGTON, KY.) – April 20, 2016 – For the seventh year running Land Rover North America will return as presenting sponsor of the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, continuing their longstanding support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and equestrian sports. The event will run from April 28th – May 1st, 2016 at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover, is delighted to increase the prize money for America’s only Four-Star Event. The prize money has risen again from 2015 by $50,000 and now brings the 2016 prize pot to $350,000, with the winner receiving $110,000. “It’s due to the commitment of our longtime RK3DE enthusiasts, our growing base of new fans, and the continuous support of Rolex Watch USA and Land Rover North America that we are able to increase the prize money for our event for a second straight year,” said EEI President Stewart Perry. “We proudly award prize money to the top 20 finishers and this record level of prize money fits with our position as one of the sport’s premier events.”

“This will be the seventh year that Land Rover is supporting the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event. We are proud to continue our long established relationship with Kentucky and the equestrian community,” said Kim McCullough, Vice President of Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. “This outstanding event provides the perfect environment to showcase the capability and design of our vehicles.”

As one of six annual Four-Star Eventing competitions around the world (alongside the Olympic Games and World Championships), the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world.

It is therefore an official selection event for the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team, and will be attracting the world’s best riders.

Across the weekend, equestrian fans will not only have the chance to witness Olympic hopefuls, but also enjoy a range of top entertainment. Hunter Hayes, the Five Time Grammy Nominee, will be performing in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday evening, following the Cross-Country.

Additionally, the Land Rover experiences will again be available to enjoy throughout the weekend; guests of the event will have the opportunity to drive the latest Land Rover vehicles on a specifically designed off-road demonstration course, alongside a trained driving instructor as co-pilot.

Now in its fifth year, Land Rover will be renewing the “Land Rover Best Ride of the Day” program, which rewards the top U.S. rider who finishes closest to the optimum time on the Cross-Country course with no jumping penalties. The award went to Will Coleman in 2015 for his exceptional ride on OBOS O’Reilly. This year’s winner will be presented with a 24-month lease of a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

The Land Rover Tailgate and Land Rover’s off-road test drive area have been some of the most popular attractions at the event in recent years. The fifth annual “Land Rover Tailgate Challenge on Saturday April 30th, will award the most creative, best-decorated and best-catered Land Rover tailgate party.

Alongside the Land Rover lineup, on display at the horse park will be the all-new 2017 Jaguar F-PACE, the brand’s first-ever performance SUV and the 2017 Jaguar XE compact sports sedan. Both vehicles arriving in U.S. showrooms this spring.

For any equestrian fans unable to attend the event, the NBC telecast of the Rolex Equestrian Championships presented by Land Rover will allow those to stream and enjoy it from home.

To learn more about the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover, please visit: www.RK3DE.org.

(Hagen a.T.W.) Just after 3.00 pm on Wednesday, the Danish national anthem sounded the first time at Hof Kasselmann – “Der er et yndigt land” (There is a lovely land) – the winner of the CDI1* Prix St. Georges, Prize of the company Schmidt Zoo & Garten, rides for the host country of Horses & Dreams meets Denmark.

Allan Uglso Gron who represented the Danish stud Blue Hors in Hagen, thinks: „This is perfect, almost impossible to top.“ He finished first among 28 outstanding competitors, scoring 72.605 % with Zick Flower. Zick Flower, the only eight-year-old Blue Hors Zack-progeny, already competed at the FEI World Breeding Championships for five- and six-year-old dressage horses. “The stallion is pretty cool, and I am completely happy about this success,” said the 34-year-old Danish rider.

The first danish winners at Horses & Dreams meets Denmark: Allan Uglso (DEN) & Zick Flower. © Karl-Heinz Frieler

The 18-year-old Jil Marielle Becks who will be awarded the Golden Rider’s Badge on Saturday at Horses & Dreams, finished second with the eight-year-old Damon Hill-son Damon’s Satelitte. The rider from Senden earned a final score of 72.421 with her “Little Dami”. Third came in team Olympic champion Helen Langehanenberg with Annabelle, followed by the fifth of the world rankings, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl with Dante’s Peak.

Felix Haßmann wins opening jumper class

Felix Haßmann and SL Brazonado won the CSI4* opening jumper class one more time, Prize of Performance Sales International GmbH – the duo had already won the same test at 2014 Horses & Dreams meets Brazil. The clear round in 60.27 seconds was a “nice start” for Haßmann who only had a short trip from Lienen to Hagen. “I am here in Hagen with four horses,” the 30-year-old show jumping rider happily said and looks forward to four more days at Horses & Dreams meets Denmark.

Feliß Haßmann (GER) & SL Brazonado were the winners of the CSI4* opening competition. © Stefan Lafrentz

Tim Rieskamp-Goedeking and the Diamant de Semilly-daughter Quapitola de Beaufour finished second in 60.94 seconds, followed by Armin Schäfer jun. who accomplished the course with the eight-year-old Andolux Verte in 62.09 seconds.

Results:

01 Int. dressage test – FEI Prix St. Georges, CDI*: 1. Allan Uglso Gron (Denmark), Zick Flower, 72.605%, 2. Jil-Marielle Becks (Senden), Damon’s Satelite, 72.421%, 3. Helen Langehanenberg (Billerbeck), Annabelle 110, 72.316%, 4. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (Tuntenhausen), Dante’s Peak 14, 72.132%, 5. Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Denmark), Blue Hors Don Olymbrio, 71.921%, 6. Hartwig Burfeind (Sandbostel), Finest Feeling M 71.368%;

08 Int. opening jumper class, penalty points and time (1.40 m), CSI****: 1. Felix Haßmann (Lingen), SL Brazonado, 0.00/ 60.27, 2. Tim Rieskamp-Goedeking (Steinhagen), Quapitola de Beaufour, 0.00/ 60.94, 3. Armin Schäfer Jun. (Mannheim), Andolux Verte, 0.00/ 62.09, 4. Markus Renzel (Oer-Erkenschwick), Quick Step 53  0.00/ 62.29, 5. Hendrik Sosath (Lemwerder), Lady Lordana 0.00/ 62.32, 6. Denis Nielsen, C.D. 2 (GER) 0.00/ 65.94

34 Nat. Advanced level dressage test, CDN: 1. Claire-Louise Averkorn (Nottuln) Alonso V, 71.786%; 2. Franziska Sieber (Dortmund) Charly WRT, 70.754%; 3. Anna-Lena Vosskötter (Ostbevern) Luciano 226, 68.611%; 4. Pakjira Thongpakdi (THA/Coesfeld) Hispania 7, 68.611%; 5. Dorothea Rohde (Osnabrück) Bonariva, 68.413%; 6. Isabelle Spielmanns (Leverkusen) Royal Black Sun 2, 67.460%

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Tickets for Horses & Dreams and the Charity Concert of the Big Band of the German armed forces Bundeswehr are available with www.horses-and-dreams.de or with ADticket online www.adticket.de, with the ticket hotline: Tel. ++49 (0)180 – 60 50 400 (€ 0.20 /call incl. VAT for fixed network calls, max. € 0.60 / call for cell phone calls) and with all ADticket-booking offices.

Jumping / CSIYH1* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 36
Obst.H./Cl.: 130

Jumping / CSIYH1* / Two Phases
Competition Nr.: 38
Obst.H./Cl.: 130

Jumping / CSIYH1* / Two Phases
Competition Nr.: 39
Obst.H./Cl.: 135

Jumping / CSI2* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 01
Obst.H./Cl.: 140

Jumping / CSI2* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 04
Obst.H./Cl.: 130

Jumping / CSI1* / Two Phases
Competition Nr.: B
Obst.H./Cl.: 130

Jumping / CSI2* / Two Phases
Competition Nr.: I
Obst.H./Cl.: 135

Jumping / CSI2* / Table A
Competition Nr.: II
Obst.H./Cl.: 145

Jumping / CSI5* GCT / Table A
Competition Nr.: 1
Obst.H./Cl.: 145

22 April 2016

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22 April 2016

Mill Spring, NC – April 22, 2016 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) has announced a series of major upgrades for the 2016 Tryon Summer Series, which will increase competition opportunities for hunter and jumper competitors planning to attend the four week series. The Tryon Summer Series will begin Wednesday, June 29, and continue through Sunday, July 24, highlighting four consecutive weeks of FEI classes alongside nationally rated hunter and jumper competition.

Tryon Summer I (June 29-July 3) will host upgraded hunter competition to start the series, as a week of Premier AA hunters will be highlighted by a $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic. For jumper riders, USEF Level 6 jumpers will run in conjunction with an FEI CSI 3*, which will offer a $34,000 1.45m class, a $34,000 1.50m Suncast® Open Welcome, and the $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix on Saturday, July 2, commencing four weeks of the tremendously popular “Saturday Night Lights” series for spectators and visitors to the facility. Tryon Summer I will also host the inaugural Great Charity Challenge of the Carolinas on Friday, July 1, an event designed to assist and support local charities in the surrounding community through a competitive and themed equestrian relay race.

©MegBanks/TIEC

Tryon Summer II (July 6-10) will offer a second consecutive week of Premier AA rated hunters competition and host a second $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic, as well as a $5,000 Pony Classic in the George H. Morris Arena. The second FEI CSI 3* will offer a $34,000 1.45m class, a $34,000 1.50m Suncast® Open Welcome, and the $127,000 Horseware Grand Prix on Saturday, July 9.

The third week of summer competition at TIEC, Tryon Summer III (July 13-17), will bring hunter riders to center stage as the first $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby of the season is scheduled to take place, drawing top hunter talent, alongside B rated competition. A $2,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic and $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Hunter Classic will also be offered to hunter competitors. International jumper riders will contest the first FEI CSI 4* of the Tryon Summer Series, which will include two $34,000 1.45m classes, a $34,000 1.50m Suncast® Open Welcome, and the $210,000 Hollow Creek Grand Prix on Saturday, July 16, while the next generation of young talent will be offered a $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix.

©MegBanks/TIEC

Tryon Summer IV (July 20-24) has also received upgrades and will now host an FEI CSI 4*, highlighting two $34,000 1.45m classes, a $34,000 1.50 Suncast® Open Welcome, and the $210,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix on Saturday, July 23. Tryon Summer IV will host USEF Level 6 jumpers, as well as the second $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby to accompany B rated competition. A $2,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic and $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Hunter Classic will conclude the final week of the series.

On-site lodging at TIEC is located just feet away from stabling and competition facilities, ensuring each guest a convenient stay. For information regarding reservations for 1-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 5-bedroom cabins, RV spaces, and The Lodge on Lake Lure, or to confirm rates and availability for rooms at The Stable House Inn, please contact lodging@tryon.com or book online by clicking here.

For more information about Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), please visit www.tryon.com.

The young horses wrapped up their competitions at the 2016 Spring MET on Thursday. The tour is in it’s very last week, and today it was time for the 2016 Spring MET IV finals for 5-, 6- and 7-year-old horses in the Valencia Arena.

Dominique Hendrickx produced one of only five clears in the first round of today’s 7-year-old final aboard Danaide du Houssoit (Ogano Sitte x Sherman Sitte), and finished with a time of 41.31 seconds in the jump-off. Spain’s Diana Marsá-Lafarge came close aboard Andi d’Emiralia (Diamant de Semilly x Hurlevent) finishing as runner-up in a time of 41.79 seconds. Her compatriot Imma Roquet Autonell took the third spot riding Ivea del Maset – a Spanish bred mare sired by her former mount Indret del Masset (Indoctro x Cassini I).

Dominique Hendrickx won the 2016 Spring MET IV 7-year-old final aboard Danaide du Houssoit. Photo © Hervé Bonnaud / www.1clicphoto.com.

Imma Roquet Autonell was not the only one riding offspring of an own superstars in the young horse final. Danaide du Houssoit is sired by Ogano Sitte that jumped at Grand Prix level with Dominique Hendrickx himself, and her dam is Artemis du Houssoit who has been ridden by Hendrickx for a couple of months now. “I got the ride on both mother and daughter at the beginning of this year, and so far so good. This 7-year-old is a lot like her sire Ogano Sitte: She really wants to go, she is extremely careful and always wants to work. But the more I get to know her mother, the more I think she also resembles her. For sure her looks are the same; people think I am riding the same horse all day long!” Dominique laughs.

Danaide du Houssoit is a classic example of an inexperienced horse that caught up very quickly through the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva. “Before Oliva, she had not competed since August last year. The first week of 2016 Spring MET III, I jumped her in the classes for 6-year-olds – obviously out of competition. Now, about four weeks later she has the experience to take the victory in the final of her own age group,” Hendrickx reflected.

Hendrickx competed in Oliva for the first time during last year’s Autumn MET. “I had an excellent experience, so I decided to compete here in the spring as well. It is a great and fun show to prepare your horses for the outdoor season. You can actually build up your horses here, you don’t have to put any pressure on them,” Dominique explains. “Throughout MET III and MET IV, I have turned two horses into Grand Prix mounts thanks to this event. You can jump the horses in some smaller classes to let them get used to the arena, and the week after you can jump them in the bigger classes. In a short period of time, your horses can gain loads of experience!”

The weather conditions and training facilities also play a major part in the development of the horses during MET, according to Hendrickx. “The horses stay fresh during the tour; you are never riding a tired horse. Every day they can go out for a walk on the beach, play a bit in the sea and get their minds clear and fresh. When they get home from the tour, they are immediately fit to compete and they are in great shape!”

In today’s final for 6-year-olds, Slovakia’s Bronislav Chudyba turned out to be a dominating force aboard Tina Poll’s talented horses. Riding the Numero Uno-daughter Nora XLI CH, Bronislav Chudyba took the victory with a time of 45.58 seconds, while he ended up third riding Frederiks (Carambole x Up To date) in a time of 48.98 seconds. Spain’s Diana Marsá-Lafarge again finished as runner-up, this time riding Avel de la Lande (Lamm de Fetan x Muguet Manoir).

Great Britain’s Emma Stoker had a good end to the youngster circuit and took the win in the 5-year-old final, aboard the Cadensky-daughter Cool Cash and ending up as runner-up on Vienna – sired by Valentino. Her compatriot Jessie Drea took home the third spot aboard the Irish bred Amazon JD.

For start and result lists, click here.
Organizer’s website, click here.

Jumping / CSI3* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 43
Obst.H./Cl.: 130

Jumping / CSI3* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 44
Obst.H./Cl.: 135

Jumping / CSI3* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 45
Obst.H./Cl.: 140

Jumping / CSIYH1* / Table A
Competition Nr.: 42
Obst.H./Cl.: 140

22 April 2016

(Hagen a.T.W.) The second tournament day at Horses & Dreams meets Denmark was just as Julien Epaillard prefers it. The French rider already led the lap of honour early Thursday morning in the P.S.I. Championships with Usual Suspect D’auge. And his successful series continued in the first jumper competition of the CSI**** Big Tour at the foot of the Hagen Borgberg.

Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Safari D Auge winner of the CSI4* Big Tour. © Stefan Lafrentz

Presented by the Hof Kasselmann GmbH & Co. KG, Epaillard showed up with the Diamant de Semilly-son Safari D Auge, prevailing over New Zealand’s Bruce Goodin with Baloppi. The Brit William Funnell with Billy Angelo completed the mixed international rostrum. Felix Haßmann was best German rider with Cayenne WZ. He had already won the opening competition on Wednesday with SL Brazonado.

„Horses & Dreams is a super tournament for horses and riders – everything is simply well organized,” praised Julien Epaillard the 15th Equestrian Festival in Hagen at the Teutoburg Forest. The 38-year-old show jumping rider runs a show stable in Lisieux/Normandy with his wife Susana. His results in Hagen may decide whether Epaillard will take the “road to Rio”. Yet he was not one of the best in France, “but if everything runs well, I can maybe at least dream a bit,” he smiles.

No international show jumping tournament without Youngster-Tour where the top riders compete with their most promising futurity prospects. Two Columbian riders accomplished the best rounds in the division for seven- and eight-year-old horses. Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo won with his eight-year-old Selle Francais-mare Ultramarine, followed by his compatriot Rene Lopez with the also eight-year-old Sandro Boy-daughter Destiny’s Child. Second place went to Philipp Weishaupt with the only seven-year-old Hanoverian mare Call me Eva by Chacco-Blue.

Fraziskus and Fürst Levantino at the top in the Nuremberg Cup qualifier

It is the 25th year for the prestigious Nuremberg Cup, the dressage series for seven- to nine-year-old horses. The upgraded competition mode celebrates its debut with the first stage of this series held at Horses & Dreams meets Denmark. While it was up to the riders to decide whether to present their horses in the opening competition, this is mandatory now. Only the best 12 duos are entitled to participate at the qualifier in the Almased Dressage Stadium on Saturday.

Happy winners: Isabel Freese (NOR) with Fürst Levantino and Ingrid Klimke (GER) with Franziskus. © Stefan Lafrentz

Ingrid Klimke from Münster won the first division with the Fidertanz-son Franziskus and a final score of 73.512%, the highest score of the test. The Norwegian Isabel Freese from the stable of Paul Schockemöhle won the second division with Fürst Levantino and 72.244%. Second places went to Kira Wulferding with Benaglio and Helen Langehanenberg with Suppenkasper. Ingrid Klimke and Geraldine came in third, just like Ann-Christin Wienkamp with Frizzantino.

The fifth of the world rankings, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, and her Dante’s Peak, an 11-year-old Hanoverian chestnut gelding, won the second test of the small dressage tour, presented by Sattlerei Hennig. A Danish rider captured another rostrum place: Daniel Bachmann Andersen with Blue Hors Don Olymbrio. Helen Langehanenberg and Annabelle earned another third place.

Results:

09 Int. Two-phase jumper class (1.40 m) CSI4* – FEI Art. 274.5.3 1. Qualifer medium tour Performance Sales International GmbH: 1. Julien Epaillard (France), Usual Suspect D’auge, 0.00/34.25; 2. Santiago Lambre (Mexico), Bond Lover, 0.00/35.34; 3. Frederick Troschke (Hagen), Landprincess, 0.00/35.81; 4. Jan Sprehe (Cloppenburg), Contero 11, 0.00/35.87; 5. Maurice Tebbel (Emsbüren), Caryota, 0.00/35.88; 6. Arne van Heel (Netherlands), Navajo 233, 0.00/36.49;

30 Nat. dressage test – Prix St. Georges Special CDN, Nürnberger Burg-Pokal – opening competition:
1. division: 1. Ingrid Klimke (Münster), Franziskus 15, 73.512%; 2. Kira Wulferding (Wildeshausen), Benaglio, 72.244%; 3. Ingrid Klimke (Münster), Geraldine 189, 70.854%; 4. Kristine Möller (Luxembourg), Pequignet, 69.780%; 5. Marcus Busch (Lohne), Hello Kitty 3, 69.268%; 6. Laura Blackert (Düsseldorf), Doubleyou W, 68.634%;
2. division: 1. Isabel Freese (Norway), Fürst Levantino, 73.439%; 2. Helen Langehanenberg (Billerberg), Suppenkasper, 72.000%; 3. Ann-Christin Wienkamp (Ladbergen), Frizzantino 19, 70.439%; 4. Kristine Möller (Luxembourg), Excalibur 109, 69.756%; 5. Anna Dölger (Sprockhövel), Robin 720, 69.073%;

17 Int. jumper class, penalty points/time (1.35 m) CSIYH1* – FEI Art. 238.2.1 1. Qualifyer Youngster Tour, presented by dietz blumen & events: 1. Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo (Columbia), Ultramarine, 0.00/58.56; 2. Rene Lopez (Columbia), Destiny’s Child, 0.00/61.32; 3. Philipp Weishaupt (Hörstel), Call me Eva, 0.00/61.41; 4. Felix Haßmann (Lienen), Baron WZ, 0.00/61.62; 5. Soren Pedersen (Denmark), Quel Cadeau, 0.00/62.18; 6. Armin Schäfer Jun. (Bürstadt), Lanciano 81, 0.00/63.39;

13 Int. jumper class, penalty points/time (1.45 m) CSI4* – FEI Art. 238.2.1 Big Tour, presented by Hof Kasselmann: 1. Julien Epaillard (France), Safari D Auge, 0.00/59.16; 2. Bruce Goodin (New Zealand), Baloppi, 0.00/59.37; 3. William Funnell (Great Britain), Billy Angelo, 0.00/61.51; 4. Felix Haßmann (Lienen), Cayenne WZ, 0.00/61.52; 5. Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo (Columbia), Admara 2, 0.00/61.83; 6. Jörne Sprehe (Fürth), Luna 1509, 0.00/62.23;

02 Int. dressage test – FEI Intermediaire I CDI1*, presented by Sattlerei Hennig: 1. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (Tuntenhausen), Dante’s Peak 14, 74.289%; 2. Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Denmark), Blue Hors Don Olymbrio, 73.763%; 3. Helen Langehanenberg (Billerbeck), Annabelle 110, 71.895%; 4. Tessa Frank (Bad Zwischenahn), Easy Fellow, 71.579%; 5. Allan Uglso Gron (Denmark), Zick Flower, 70.658%; 6. Therese Nilshagen (Sweden), Sean Connery 5, 70.632%;  

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Dressage / CDI3* / Intermediate B
Competition Nr.: 212

Dressage / CDI3* / Grand Prix
Competition Nr.: 214

Dressage / CDIAm / Intermediate I
Competition Nr.: 211