Spain.jpgThe Spanish team secured a convincing victory at the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Final in Barcelona today where Canada finished second.  The home side registered only four faults over the two rounds while the Canadians picked up 16 in total, and both are now invited to join the elite group of nations in 2010.

“I’m very happy with the result” said Spanish Chef d’Equipe Marco Fuste afterwards.  “It’s been difficult to make this happen but I want to thank my riders and everyone who helped us to succeed.  Now we are really looking forward to next season!” he added.

Poland finished third following impressive performances from both Krzysztof Lukwickzak with his grey mare, My Lady, and the last-line partnership of Aleksandra Lusina and Castello.  The Polish side completed with 41 faults on the scoreboard while Norway and Finland each racked up 44 and were only separated by the combined times of their best three team members in each round – the Norwegians therefore filling fourth place with the Finns in fifth.  Hungary lined up sixth, hampered by the elimination of second-line rider Zsofia Sirokai who was unseated in round two by her big-jumping chestnut mare Sissi.

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