Dressage European Championships see another failure from Werth on the 10th day.
European Dressage Championships: Werth Secures Three Medals, Verboomen Makes History
At the recently concluded European Dressage Championships, several notable performances were recorded. Among the standout riders was Frederic Wandres, who finished fifth in the final with Bluetooth, providing the second-best result for Germany.
Isabell Werth, a record-breaking rider from Rheinberg, also had a successful run. Despite a few minor hiccups in the final, she managed to secure third place, riding Wendy. It's worth noting that Werth has only been riding Wendy for a year and a half, indicating a promising partnership.
Werth's ambition was clear before the final, stating, "I will try to win." However, the competition was fierce, and her third-place finish in the Grand Prix Special was not enough for her to win her 10th individual gold medal at a European Championship. Werth did express satisfaction with her performance, stating, "I have no problem with coming third."
Werth's mare, Wendy, had a small injury in the spring, which makes it more challenging to reach this level. Despite this, Werth rode aggressively in the final, but the competition was better. Werth still commented that "the rest was really great" in the final.
Werth's medals haul at the European Championships included gold with the German team, individual bronze in the Grand Prix Special, and bronze in the final. This brings her total European Championship medals to an impressive 27.
Meanwhile, Katharina Hemmer, an EM debutant, came 11th in the final with Denoix. Hemmer acknowledged that they don't have much experience in the final yet, but the young rider showed promising potential.
The final was won by Justin Verboomen from Belgium, riding Zonik Plus. Verboomen's victory secured the first dressage gold in Belgian equestrian history, with a score of 89.964 percent.
Ingrid Klimke, another German rider, qualified for the final but was unable to compete due to the three-pair limit per nation. Klimke rode Vayron, and their absence was felt in the competition.
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour from Denmark finished second in the final with Freestyle, scoring 89.821 percent. The competition was intense, with every rider giving their best.
The European Dressage Championships once again showcased the skill and dedication of the riders and their horses. The championships serve as a testament to the passion and hard work that goes into achieving success in the sport.
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