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Compiegne placings for British riders
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Fri, 10 May 2024 19:00
A strong British contingent travelling to Compiegne CDI in France enjoyed promising results and valuable mileage gained in a competitive international and Nations Cup environment (1 - 5 May 2024).
Becky Moody and her own and Jo Cooper’s Jagerbomb (Dante Weltino OLD x Jazz) continued their superb run of form produced two tests to leave her amongst the very top of the standings. In the Grand Prix, they earned 73.804% for sixth place, before going on to achieve a runner up position in the Grand Prix Special with 74.298%.
With her mother Sarah’s pocket rocket Gio, Annabella Pidgley delivered two secure performances to earn 71.522% in the Grand Prix and a sixth place rosette in the Grand Prix Special with 71.936%.
Andrew Gould presented Max and Tatiana Skillman’s lovely Zhivago-sired stallion Genie in Compiege, gaining valuable mileage and concluding their week with 70.060% and twelth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle.
In the 1* Small Tour competition, Jess Dunn may have been the only representative but she made it count with Jennifer Whittaker’s Dan It’s Carston, achieving a set of top placings. Finishing second to Holland’s Dinja Van Liere and Reesink Horses rising star Mclaren, Jess opened her show with second place in the Prix St Georges, scoring 70.853%. In the Intermediate I it was second again, earning 69.441% to place behind Danish team stalwart Nanna Skodborg Merrald.
Junior rider Isla Sully brought home first place accolades at Junior level, with her 2023 team bronze medallist Vagabond de Massa putting his best foot forward across the week. The pair placed second in the Team and Individual tests, before claiming Sunday’s Freestyle contest with a standout mark of 75.220%. Fellow Junior rider Sofia Games also earned top placings with Leslie Forlee’s Boccelli 6; including a podium position in the Individual competition, scoring 70.441%.
Continuing a successful show for the British Youth riders, Young Rider Claudia Davis achieved third in the Freestyle competition scoring 72.150% on board her athletic KWPN gelding Fergus RT; Sofia Games also presented her Steedieks Cadillac in the Pony category, alongside Darcey Blaze Marcus who travelled to France with Heidi Marcus’ nine-year-old Tackmann’s Dark Deluxe and brought home some great scores.
Results
CDI5* Grand Prix
1. Frederic Wandres and Duke of Britain, 76.435% (GER)
2. Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Vayron, 76.152% (DEN)
3. Carina Cassøe Krüth and Heiline's Danciera, 74.913% (DEN)
6. Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, 73.804% (GBR)
14. Annabella Pidgley and Gio,71.522% (GBR)
27. Andrew Gould and Genie, 65.500% (GBR)
CDI5* Grand Prix Special
1. Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Vayron, 75.915% (DEN)
2. Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, 74.298% (GBR)
3. Carina Cassøe Krüth and Heiline's Danciera, 73.745% (DEN)
6. Annabella Pidgley and Gio, 71.936% (GBR)
CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle
1. Patrik Kittel and Jovian, 80.690% (SWE)
2. Pauline Basquin and Sertorius De Rima Z, 80.290% (FRA)
3. Corentin Pottier and Gotilas, 76.740% (FRA)
12. Andrew Gould - Genie - 70.060
CDI5* Nations Cup
1. Denmark - 225.500
2. Sweden - 218.239
3. France - 215.261
4. Germany - 212.762
5. Great Britain - 210.826
CDI1* Prix St Georges
1. Dinja Van Liere and Mclaren, 71.441% (NED)
2. Jessica Dunn and Dan Its Carston, 70.853% (GBR)
3. Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors Monte Carlo, 70.677% (DEN)
CDI1* Intermediate I
1. Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors Monte Carlo, 71.588% (DEN)
2. Jessica Dunn and Dan Its Carston - 69.441% (GBR)
3. Dinja Van Liere and Mclaren - 68.029% (NED)
CDI Pony Team
1. Esmae Niessen and Strandgaards Do It My Way, 73.286% (NED)
2. Agata Zakhrabekova and Rm Golden Showman, 72.524% (AZE)
3. Helena Theeuwes and Matteo, 72.048% (BEL)
6. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Ella, 69.000% (GBR)
7. Sofia Games and Steendieks Cadillac, 68.952% (GBR)
15. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Tackmann's Dark Deluxe, 66.571% (GBR)
CDI Pony Individual
1. Kate Jansen and FS Mr. Magic, 71.261% (NED)
2. Agata Zakhrabekova and Rm Golden Showman, 71.081% (AZE)
3. Sissi Gijsen and New Star, 70.586% (NED)
11. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Tackmann's Dark Deluxe, 67.612% (GBR)
13. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Ella, 67.433% (GBR)
17. Sofia Games and Steendieks Cadillac, 66.307% (GBR)
CDI Pony Freestyle
1. Kate Jansen and FS Mr. Magic, 75.065% (NED)
2. Esmae Niessen and Strandgaards Do It My Way, 74.795% (NED)
3. Agata Zakhrabekova and Rm Golden Showman, 74.085% (AZE)
10. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Tackmann's Dark Deluxe, 70.465% (GBR)
14. Sofia Games and Steendieks Cadillac, 67.185% (GBR)
CDI Junior Team
1. Anna Dupuy Pelardy and Jarina Des Vallees, 70.202% (FRA)
2. Isla Sully and Vagabond De Massa, 69.646% (GBR)
3. Ines De Koninck and Feuerdorn Vb, 69.091% (FRA)
4. Sofia Games and Boccelli, 68.586% (GBR)
CDI Junior Individual
1. Ines De Koninck and Feuerdorn Vb, 71.961% (FRA)
2. Isla Sully and Vagabond De Massa, 71.079% (GBR)
3. Sofia Games and Boccelli, 70.441% (GBR)
CDI Junior Freestyle
1. Isla Sully - Vagabond De Massa - 75.220% (GBR)
2. Kebie Raaijmakers and Kevita, 72.885% (NED)
3. Ines De Koninck and Feuerdorn Vb, 72.440% (FRA)
4. Sofia Games and Boccelli, 72.240% (GBR)
CDI Young Rider Team
1. Sophia Ludvigsen and Blue Hors Touch of Olympic L, 70.676% (DEN)
2. Sanne Van Der Pols and Sommerwolke J.m., 68.647% (NED)
3. Louisa Valkyser and Zenario, 68.353% (FRA)
9. Claudia Davis and Fergus RT, 67.206% (GBR)
CDI Young Rider Individual
1. Sophia Ludvigsen and Blue Hors Touch of Olympic L, 71.127% (DEN)
2. Michiel Nevelsteen and Lars Van Het Kristoffelhof, 68.529% (BEL)
3. Maya Link and Zasou, 67.647% (LUX)
5. Claudia Davis and Fergus RT, 67.353% (GBR)
CDI Young Rider Freestyle
1. Sophia Ludvigsen and Blue Hors Touch of Olympic L, 75.755% (DEN)
2. Jette De Jong and Heavenly Charming, 72.670% (NED)
3. Claudia Davis and Fergus RT, 72.150% (GBR)
Photo: Kim Masson
