Carina Cassøe Krüth, Cathrine Dufour and Daniel Bachmann Andersen - photo credit: H2R

“Let the Games begin” - outstanding Danish combinations showed both individual and team strength

The CDI5 tour became a demonstration of power and strength from the Danes, as all combinations showed the entire dressage world, that they are able to be part of the absolute top of the international dressage.

Well deserved kiss for Helline´s Danciera aka Danse - photo credit: H2R

Unbelieveable high quality

Cathrine Dufour has with her young Bohemian are very serious contenders for the Olympics, and the CDI5 debutant 9 year old Danish Warmblood mare Heiline´s Danciera with Carina Cassøe Krüth delivered an outstanding Grand Prix Special for their third time ever, and at the same time breaking the 80% barrier is kind of unbelievable, while Daniel Bachmann Andersen and his Blue Hors Zepter went into 3rd position with a score of 78,745% just tells everything about the Danish level.

Spains Severo Jurado Lopez and Fiontini also showed great form and top qualities, and a very sharp card for the Spanish Olympic team.

5th was another Danish combination Anders Dahl with Fidelio van het Bloemenhof, going in there doing a top test with Personal Best score of 75,532%.

FEI judges Isobel Wessels and Susanne Baarup were impressed about the Danish qualities - WATCH a small interview here.

The Olympic theme for the entire stallion show suddenly felt very much like, bring it on “Let the Games begin”.

Here you find the full results.