Tag: FEI World Cup Finals

Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the King do it all over again

Suzanne Ashton
Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 - Riyadh (KSA) Copyright FEI/Martin Dokoupil

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 – Riyadh, written by Louise Parkes For the second year in a row, Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the extraordinary King Edward reigned supreme at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday 20th April 2024. In Wednesday’s opening competition, they threw down the gauntlet when taking the early lead, and then they left the rest in their wake once again with a brilliant jump-off performance in Thursday’s second competition. On Saturday evening, however, it turned into a whole…

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Touchdown lands the World Cup title for Sweden’s Patrik Kittel

Suzanne Ashton
Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown - FEI Dressage World Cup Champions - winners of the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024 - Riyadh (KSA) - Freestyle Copyright © FEI/Martin Dokoupil

FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024, Riyadh (KSA), Written by Louise Parkes Patrik Kittel made history on Friday 19th April, as only the second Swedish rider to stand on the top step of the podium at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Partnering the 12-year-old gelding Touchdown he was the very last athlete into the arena on a night when the sport had plenty of twists and turns. And he nailed it with the performance of a lifetime, pinning Denmark’s Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors…

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Henrik Von Eckermann leads Swedish whitewash in sensational opener 

Suzanne Ashton
Defending champions Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and his wonderful gelding King Edward scorched to victory in tonight’s opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (FEI/Martin Dopoukil)

In a dream scenario for the Swedish contingent, defending champion Henrik von Eckermann and his great gelding King Edward pipped compatriot Peder Frecricson and Catch Me Not S to win the opening competition at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, 18th April 2024. It was like deja vu for von Eckermann, who also won the first class on his way to victory in Omaha, USA, 12 months riding the incredible 14-year-old gelding that has put him on top of the world –…

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It’s FEI World Cup Final Week in Riyadh!

Suzanne Ashton
FEI Dressage and Jumping World Cup™ Final – this week in Riyadh Photo: Johanna Milse

The much-anticipated FEI World Cup Final is set to commence this week (April 16-20, 2024) in Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia. After two years of meticulous planning and preparation, the venue is abuzz with the energy of horses, athletes, and officials, all eager for competition to get underway for the FEI World Cup Final Dressage and Jumping World Cup. With less than 48 hours remaining until the event’s inauguration, the organizing committee is ensuring the final details to guarantee a flawless experience as the first set of equestrian…

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