It was three very happy riders that could jump on to the podium as the 2016 Longines FEI World Cup Final concluded yesterday. And, it was very hard not to smile with them after they provided us with some of the best sport we have seen in a very long time. Congratulations to three of the nicest guys in the world of showjumping: Steve, Harrie and Daniel! All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Steve Guerdat is not a rider that usually shows heaps of emotion, but yesterday he could not contain his joy and used the opportunity to give Corbinian a big hug!
Harrie Smolders rode absolutely unbelievable in every single round aboard the handsome Emerald N.O.P., and one of our all-time-favorite-couples earned the Vice Champion title.
2014 World Cup Champions Daniel Deusser and Cornet D'Amour delivered two fantastic rounds yesterday and jumped their way up on the podium as the third best combination.
Steve Guerdat was beyond focused and concentrated, and in return Corbinian gave him everything he had to jump two unbelievable clear rounds. Up until yesterday, the two had no international victories together so to make this one their first was not too bad of a choice.
Thumbs up from Harrie Smolders!
Two Cornet Obolensky-sons were on the podium yesterday, as both Corbinian and Cornet D'Amour are sired by Marco Kutscher's former top horse.
The top three, with a very happy winner!
For a second consecutive year, Steve could lift the Longines Trophy in the air.
Congratulations guys; you all three deserved it!
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