Aboard EIC Up Too Jacco Blue, the Austrian rider claimed a thrilling victory at the Agria Oslo Horse Show in Norway.

The Dutch rider ended the drought of female World Cup qualifier winners in Norway which has stood for the past decade.

“He makes me feel like I’m a good rider” says the Belgian rider of his Paris Olympics partner following their victory in Norway.

The Irishman, riding Consulent de Prelet Z, beat a star-studded lineup to kick off the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup series in Norway.

This time victory came aboard the mare Dubai: "I have the feeling that this is just the beginning at this level and I’m very excited for her!"

The 26-year-old punched his ticket towards the series Final in Leipzig, Germany next April with a cool jump-off round.