Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final
Following a spectacular Opening Ceremony, the draw for the Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2025 took place this evening in the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basel (SUI). Larissa Pauluis (BEL) and her Flambeau will be first down the centerline in Friday’s Grand Prix, while France’s Corentin Pottier with Gotilas Du Feuillard will bring the curtain down on the competition.
An impressive drum performance marked the start of the draw, adding to the sense of anticipation as the athletes gathered to discover their starting order. Divided into two groups, the athletes each played an active role in the draw, with a touch of traditional Swiss flair woven into the ceremony.
Reigning champion Patrik Kittel (SWE) had the honour of drawing the first name from the glass vases containing all athlete names. In a true passing of the torch, he selected Pauline Basquin (FRA), who in turn selected the next athlete, and so it continued. CHI Basel President Andy Kistler was on hand to draw the corresponding starting numbers. For Basquin, winner of the Madrid qualifier, that resulted in start number 7.