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From Dublin’s storied arenas to the riverside elegance of London and the lakeside charm of Traverse City, this week delivered a showcase of high-stakes victories and unforgettable performances on both sides of the Atlantic.
🏆 Winners:
Laura Kraut (USA) & Bisquetta – Dublin Horse Show (Dublin, IRL) – CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland
Team Netherlands – Willem Greve, Sanne Thijssen, Harrie Smolders, Maikel van der Vleuten – Dublin Horse Show (Dublin, IRL) – CSIO5* Nations Cup of Ireland for the Aga Khan Trophy
Christian Kukuk (GER) & Checker 47 – Royal Hospital Chelsea (London, GBR) – CSI5* Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London
Kent Farrington (USA) & Greya – Major League Show Jumping (Traverse City, USA) – CSI5* B&D Builders Grand Prix
Sanne Thijssen (NED) & Cupcake Z – Sentower Park (Opglabbeek, BEL) – CSI4* TM Equestrian Grand Prix
Beneath the iconic grandstands of the Dublin Horse Show, the air crackled with anticipation for the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland. In a class steeped in tradition and prestige, USA’s Laura Kraut and the brilliant mare Bisquetta delivered a flawless display, posting two clear rounds that left even the home crowd in awe. The atmosphere reached fever pitch when Ireland’s own Denis Lynch and Brooklyn Heights entered the ring, but despite their best effort, Kraut’s performance proved untouchable. This victory was not just a testament to Kraut’s skill and composure, but also to her partnership with Bisquetta, whose scope and precision shone under pressure on one of Europe’s most historic stages.
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Just two days earlier, the same arena had played host to another unforgettable moment, the Aga Khan Trophy. Few occasions in the sport rival the charged energy of Nations Cup day in Dublin, and this year the Netherlands' Willem Greve, Sanne Thijssen, Harrie Smolders, and Maikel van der Vleuten rode with precision and unity to edge out Team Ireland in a nail-biting final round. The Dutch squad’s consistency over massive 1.60m tracks proved decisive, while the home team’s every stride was cheered by a crowd desperate for a hometown win. The Aga Khan is one of the most prestigious team titles in showjumping, and lifting it in Dublin demands ice-cool nerves, perfect timing, and deep trust between rider and horse.
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Meanwhile, London offered a different kind of magic as the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix unfolded at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Germany’s Christian Kukuk and the ever-reliable Checker 47 delivered a lightning-fast jump-off round that held off home favorite John Whitaker, whose gallop to the last fence had the crowd on its feet. The LGCT Grand Prix is one of the tour’s most competitive stages, drawing the sport’s elite to battle for precious championship points. Kukuk’s ride combined calculated turns with Checker’s exceptional athleticism, producing a round that was as beautiful as it was efficient. Whitaker’s runner-up finish added drama to a weekend that celebrated both emerging talent and enduring legends.
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Across the Atlantic, the shores of Lake Michigan set the stage for an all-American triumph at Major League Show Jumping in Traverse City. Kent Farrington and his brilliant mare Greya claimed the CSI5* B&D Builders Grand Prix with a jump-off that had the crowd holding its breath. Known for his fearless riding and razor-sharp turns, Farrington edged out Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam in a high-octane finish. The MLSJ format blends top-level sport with a vibrant festival atmosphere, and this win was a summer highlight for North American fans. For Greya, it was yet another confirmation of her place among the sport’s elite, showcasing scope, speed, and precision against a truly international field.
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Back in Europe, Sentower Park in Belgium brought the week to a close with a burst of Dutch dominance in the CSI4* TM Equestrian Grand Prix. Sanne Thijssen and Cupcake Z proved simply untouchable, delivering the only jump-off round to break the 37-second barrier. Combining daring inside turns with flawless execution, Thijssen kept the pressure on the rest of the field, with Wilm Vermeir and Joyride S delivering a strong home performance in second. Sentower Park’s technical tracks often produce thrilling finishes, and Thijssen’s victory was a textbook display of how bold strategy, paired with a horse’s raw talent, can secure an emphatic win.
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