On the first day of competition at the 2023 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, 40 horse and rider combinations went head to head for the fastest time in Final I—the speed round.
World number 1 Henrick von Eckermann (SWE) piloted King Edward to the top of the leaderboard, followed by Great Britain’s Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson, and finally, Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z rounded out the top three. Hunter Holloway and Pepita Con Spita are the highest placed American duo in eighth place.
All 40 duos will advance to Thursday’s Final II, a jump-off round. Here’s a glance at round one:
Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Jefferson
Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward
Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward
Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Gemma W
Jur Vrieling (NED) and Fiumicino Van De Kalevallei
McLain Ward (USA) and Callas
Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z
Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman
Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward
Yuri Mansur (BRA) and Vitiki
Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch S
Harrie Smolder (NED) and Monaco N.O.P.
Aaron Vale (USA) and Prescott
Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Vancouver de Lanlore
Wilma Hellström (SWE) and Cicci BJN
The 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final resumes Thursday, April 6, at 7:15 p.m. CT.
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