Talent, hard work and inspiration was celebrated in four categories in Abu Dhabi during the FEI General Assembly 2024.
Christian Kukuk
Champion riders will switch horses, reminiscent of the former World Championship format, in the 2025 edition of the show in s'Hertogenbosch.
All the German Olympic show jumping horses and their riders have a connection to Ludger Beerbaum; "That makes me a little proud."
The brand new series kicked off in Abu Dhabi with a nail-biter in which Team Germany edged Ireland and Sweden.
Philipp Weishaupt on fighting for the €6.5m purse: “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money … the pressure was immense.”
As the Playoffs in Prague gets underway, the top rider, U25 rider and horse are honoured for their achievements during the season.
Team Germany posts a convincing win in Barcelona over France and Belgium. Brazil, in fourth, nabbed the valuable Olympic berth over the US.
Dutch rider scores victory in dressage, French and German riders top the 5* Jumping, and some images from here and there.
Christian Kukuk and Philipp Weishaupt stole the championship from the Stockholm Hearts in an epic Riyadh showdown.
Mark and Tara Rein's Rome Gladiators team of Nina Mallevaey, Zoe Conter and Shane Breen finished in third spot.