The second day of the Longines EEF Series Aalborg is over, and what a day! Although the weather forecast predicted a good amount of rain, we luckily escaped only having a light rain. It was a true pleasure to see the many great performances and welcome spectators to watch the show in the beautiful surroundings at Helgstrand.
Danish Katrine Krog Stigsen wins CSI2* Small Tour 125 cm
The day started with the Kingsland CSI2* Small Tour 125 cm with 73 riders competing. However, it was not easy to get around Katrine Krog Stigsen from Denmark and the 14-year-old Casandra by Casir Ask/A'khan Z, who secured a clear round in the time 56.87 with Karoline Sloth Kjær and Diamond In West in second place (57.49 sec.). Benjamin Saurugg from Australia rode into third place onboard Chique PS Z in 58.98 seconds.
See the results of the class here: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2022/longines-eef-nations-cup-aalborg-uggerhalne/resultlist_109.html
Necmi Eren from Turkey takes the victory in CSIU25 140 cm
After the small tour of 125 cm, the obstacles were raised to a height of 140 cm. 26 competing equipages strongly dominated by Danes were at the start in the U25 class. But despite the impressive number of Danish combinations, it was Turkish Necmi Eren on S I E C Nectar des Roches who took the win in 60.83 seconds. He was followed by French rider Alexis Goulet onboard H5 Zapzerap in 63.67 seconds and Danish rider Rie Rose Lindegren Roed and Newcomer in third place in 64.58 seconds.
See the results of the class here: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2022/longines-eef-nations-cup-aalborg-uggerhalne/resultlist_115.html
Norway on top of the podium in CSIO3* Medium Tour
The CSIO3* Medium Tour of 140 cm was well-represented with riders from many countries. With a one-second lead, Ada Alette Braaten Johnsen secured first place on the 10-year-old My Way B. & V. by Emerald/Nab de Reve in 65.77 seconds ahead of Danish Tina Lund on Chacceldi (Chacco-Blue/Griseldi L) in 66.75 seconds. Third place went to Dutch rider Eric Ten Cate, who rode the 9-year-old Horsedeals Notre-Dame van 't Roosakker by Echo van T Spieveld/Kashmir van Schuttershof (67.30 seconds).
See the result of the class here: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2022/longines-eef-nations-cup-aalborg-uggerhalne/resultlist_100.html
Western show style
One could be tempted to say because there was a lot of speed over the field as the ponies entered the arena in the Future Cup for category 3. The fastest with a clear round was Emmelie B. Jørgensen with the pony Hinderton May Lady, who won in 30.84 sec. with a nice lead to the second place, Fenja Schougaard on Hjprtsølunds Argon (33.95). In third place, we have Lina Hegeland Andersen and Attorory Bruce, who rode a clear round in 35,67. We'll see if Emmelie can defend her title in tomorrow's final.
See the results of the class here: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2022/longines-eef-nations-cup-aalborg-uggerhalne/resultlist_N01.html
From 80 cm pony jumping to 145 cm big tour
From 80 cm pony jumping to 145 cm in the 3-star qualifier for Sunday's Grand Prix (145 cm). It was a pleasure to watch the field of impressive show jumpers perform. The class was won by Constant van Paesschen from Belgium on the 13-year-old Vendetta Treize by Diamant de Semilly/Eiger I in 27.93 seconds. Followed by Stephanie Holmén from Sweden on Thelma Hastak in 28.76 seconds and Michal Kazmierczak from Poland onboard Zirocco Air in 29.30 seconds.
See the results of the class here: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2022/longines-eef-nations-cup-aalborg-uggerhalne/resultlist_101.html
Tomorrow: Nations Cup followed by After Party
Today was a day of great performances, but tomorrow we promise you even more as 10 nations will compete for podium positions in the Nations Cup. The starting order is set, and the first round starts at 1:00 PM, while the second round starts at 3:15 PM. And once this year's winning team is decided, we invite you for an after party in Helgstrand Dressage's VIP Lounge from 8:00 PM until midnight.
Before the Nations Cup takes place, you can look forward to the CSI2* Big Tour presented by Krafft and AB Rideudstyr Future Cup Final.
If you can't make the trip to Uggerhalne, remember you can watch live on Zibrasport, except for the Nations Cup, which will be live-streamed by ClipMyHorse.
