Events
The AELEC Tamworth World Cup Show delivered four thrilling days of competition, from Trans-Tasman team victories to exciting tour finals, with New Zealand’s Sophie Scott and Normandy GHP among the standout performers in a packed program.
Belgium’s Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus clinched Freestyle gold in a thrilling Crozet finale, edging Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour into silver and Germany’s Isabell Werth into bronze, with a career-best 89.964% sealing the historic triumph.
New Zealand’s Sophie Scott and Normandy GHP claimed victory in the Tamworth World Cup Qualifier, producing a lightning-fast clear in the jump-off to edge out Australia’s Sam Overton and Cha Cha Blue GHP in a thrilling finale.
Belgium’s Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus made history at the FEI Dressage European Championship in Crozet, winning the Grand Prix Special with 82.371% — securing the nation’s first-ever major championship medal, a glittering gold.
Germany claimed their 26th European Championship team gold in Crozet after a thrilling battle with Great Britain, while Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour produced the highest score of the competition to secure bronze for her team.
Germany’s Katharina Hemmer and Denoix PCH lead after the opening Grand Prix day at the FEI Dressage European Championship in Crozet, France, ahead of Britain’s Becky Moody and Denmark’s Nadja Aaboe Sloth, setting up a thrilling team contest.
The AELEC Tamworth World Cup (28-31 August) will host the fifth FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier, attracting Australia and New Zealand’s best riders. With leaderboard points tight and the Trans-Tasman Test Series also heating up, thrilling competition is guaranteed across four days.