The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final got underway on Wednesday night in Omaha with an exciting speed duel.
Henrik von Eckermann
Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann piloted his super-horse to his second WC win of the season, boding well for the World Cup Final.
Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the amazing King Edward won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier in Verona, Italy.
An exciting Masters weekend of show jumping concluded on Sunday with the $3 million class; Sweden ruled the Nations' Cup the previous day.
The amazing King Edward carried the Swedish rider to the top of the podium with foot-perfect trips from start to golden finish.
In a competition was filled with drama and surprises, course designer Louis Konickx presented the teams with another tough test.
Tiffany Foster remains the top Canadian show jumper and highest-ranked female on the international list, moving up from 39th to 36th place.
The Queen was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare win the championship; Von Eckerman and Deusser take feature jumping events.
The Swede was crowned the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix winner in front of a sold-out crowd in Prague.
The Swedish rider won his first Global Champions Tour title ahead of fellow countryman Henrik von Eckermann and Olivier Robert (FRA).