The dressage trials, the first test of the equestrian triathlon, have started the rivalry at the LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials. In the Polish Junior Championships, the leader is Zuzanna Społowicz with Bankier.
In the highest-ranked class held on Thursday, the 3*L, the best score belonged to the representative of the Netherlands - Merel Blom-Hulsman riding Diego TH - 32.4.
The leader of the 3*S class is Germany’s Pia Leuwer riding the mare Hanami 4-26.3. In the Intro, German athlete Calvin Böckmann with Qula M is in the lead with 26.5.
The 2*-S competition, which will decide the medals of the Polish Junior Championships, was dominated by Zuzanna Społowicz, who scored the best dressage score riding Bankier - 30,6, and on the horse Dżaurus AA she currently sits in third place - 32,6. "Bankier did very well, he is a phenomenal horse and he gave his all today. We have been working together for five years now, since the CNC100 level. There is a great trust and partnership between us," said the rider.
Second place belongs to Karolina Miś and Go Jack - 32.2.
On Friday, the FEI Nations Cup rivalry begins with the dressage trial. More than 280 horses representing 25 countries from all over the world will compete in ten international competitions over four days in the arenas in Morawa.
Photo: Leszek Wójcik
