Kent Farrington was very happy with his horse and his first time competing at the CSIO Aachen after his second place in the Rolex Grand Prix . All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
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Lucy Davis and her flying partner Barron had an amazing weekend in Aachen. In the Grand Prix they ended sixth.
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Ludger Beerbaum and Chiara had one pole down in the second round, finally placed as number eight.
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Marcus Ehning and superstar Plot Blue ended third and delivered a strong application for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy.
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Margie Engle and Royce had four faults in the second round and was placed as number elleven.
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Marco Kutscher and Liberty Son produced a super first round in Aachen. Unfortunately one pole fell towards the end of the course.
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Paul Estermann and Castlefield Eclipse rode a beautiful first round, but things did not work put in the second round.
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The flying combinations on everybodys lips at the moment. Meredith-Michaels-Beerbaum and Fibonacci once again impressed.
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Pieter Devos and Dream of India Greenfied retired during the first round.
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The final score for Pius Schwizer and Toulago was 12 faults already after the first round.
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One pole fell for Penelope Leprevost and Nayana in the first round.
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Reed Kessler and Cylana impressed in the Nations Cup and were ready to fight also in the Grand Prix. The young American rider was thus a little disappointed with their eight faults already in the first round.
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Scott Brash and Hello Sanctos are normally on top fighting for victory, but in the Grand Prix they had unusual eight faults in the first round.
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Also Sergio Alvarez Moya and Carlo finished the Grand Prix with eight faults.
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Shane Breen was the only Irish rider in the Grand Prix aboard Confident of Victory
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Steve Guerdat and Nino des Buissonnets qualified for the second round as the fastest four faulter from the first round.
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