5th rank for Switzerland in the European Corogne Championship

The Swiss team. Nevertheless, composed of Nadja Peter Steiner with Mila (Owner: Nadja Peter Steiner), Talent Swiss Equestrian Géraldine Straumann with Long John Silver 3 (Owner: Hofgut Kaltenherberge Dr. Similarly, HC Thomas Straumann). In addition, Martin Fuchs with Conner Jeni (Owner: Adolfo Juri) and Steve Guerdat with Albführen’s Iashin Sitte (Owner: Hofgut Albführen GmbH), is part of the 6th intermediate place to approach the decisive final round. Similarly, Despite the remarkable flawless courses of Nadja Peter Steiner. In addition, Steve Guerdat, the team, led by team leader Peter Van der Waaij, had to be awarded 4 penalty points, due to a bar fallen both for Martin Fuchs and Géraldine Straumann.

This signifies, in the end, 5th place for Switzerland (15.10 points). Nevertheless, Gold returned to Belgium (5.61 points), money to Great Britain (7.96 points) and bronze in Germany (8.19 points).

Peter Van der Waaij. team leader: 5th rank switzerland european corogne “Although the potential was present, unfortunately it was not enough today to win a team medal. But with three riders and horsemen in the top 10 in the provisional classification, we can be proud of our performances. We are now turning to the future and we are delighted with the individual final on Sunday. »»

Evelyne Niklaus, sports manager of Swiss Equestrian: “It’s a shame not to have completely reached the ranks of the medals. What is delightful, on the other hand, is that everyone was able to contribute to the result of the team. I am particularly happy that our Swiss Equestrian Top Talent Géraldine Straumann. the youngest rider in the entire starting board, knew how to restore herself after the start of the unlucky tournament and show two very beautiful routes. We now have three riders and riders in the top 10 in the individual ranking before the Sunday’s 5th rank switzerland european corogne final. It is a very good starting position. The top of the ranking is very tight – there can still be a lot of things. »»

Good starting position for the individual final

For the individual final on Sunday. qualified, in addition to Steve Guerdat with Albführen’s Iashin Sitte and Nadja Peter Steiner with Mila, Janika Sprunger with Orelie (owner: Sportall Tina Pol Ag), who once again made a faultless course in full control today.

Steve Guerdat will address the individual final from 3rd intermediate place (1.19 points), Nadja Peter Steiner from 6th intermediate place (2.11 points) and Janika Sprunger from 9th intermediate place (2.41 points). The medal race is therefore completely open. The first place in the provisional classification is occupied by the German Richard Vogel with United Touch S (0.01 point), followed by the British Scott Brash with Hello Folie (1.08 point).