Back at it: Explosion W and Ben Maher won Saturday's Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard.
On Saturday, super-couple Ben Maher and Explosion W (Chacco Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) won the CSI5* 1.60m Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard presented by NICHIHO. After a five-man jump-off, Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z (Bustique x Jumpy des Fontaines) took the runner-up position, while Frank Schuttert on Lyonel D (Little Joe x Chacco Blue) ended third.
We look back at the action at Tops International Arena.
All photos © Nanna Nieminen for World of Showjumping.
Bringing their A-game: Explosion W and Ben Maher en route to victory in Valkenswaard.
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Hugs for the winner: Explosion W and his groom Cormac.
It takes a village! Team Ben Maher was happy after their victory.
Willy Wijnen - the breeder of Explosion W - was present in Valkenswaard.
Valkenswaard agrees with Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z; this time the pair placed second in the LGCT Grand Prix.
A snack for Beauville Z.
Beauville Z with his groom Lianne.
A good weekend for the Dutch: Frank Schuttert and Lyonel D placed third.
Post-round treats for Lyonel D.
Still going strong! The 18-year-old Fine Lady was one of the five horses that cleared her way into the jump-off, and also won the first round qualifier for the Grand Prix with Eric Lamaze in the saddle.
Harrie Smolders and Dolinn N.O.P. ended fourth.
The mandatory champagne shower for the podium finishers...
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