We look back at last week's CSIO5* event at Knokke Hippique in Knokke, Belgium, where the world's best riders came to compete in the Henders and Hazel Nations Cup as well as the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi. In the Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi, it was Peder Fredricson who went home with the victory after two fantastic rounds with his 16-year-old gelding H&M All In – that looks to be in dangerously good shape ahead of the World Championships in Herning in August.
All photos by © MacKenzie Clark.
The fun characters of Knokke Hippique! Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Belgium's Pieter Devos, Olivier Philippaerts, Pieter Clemens, Nicola Philippaerts and Niels Bruynseels walk the course for the Rolex Grand Prix. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Emilie and Zoe Conter congratulate their Stephex-teammate Kendra Claricia Brinkop on her 4th place finish in the Rolex Grand Prix with Do It Easy. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Stephan Conter and Petronella Andersson review the course for the Rolex Grand Prix. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Pieter Clemens gets ready to compete with Hulde G in the Rolex Grand Prix. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Belgium's own Jérôme Guery was very happy about his clear first round in the Rolex Grand Prix with the wonderful Quel Homme de Hus. Eventually the pair had to settle for the 5th place, after a pole on the last Rolex oxer in the jump-off fell to the ground. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Jessica Springsteen and RMF Zecilie were kept out of the jump-off by a single time penalty, and finished 8th in the Rolex Grand Prix. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Two good friends: Jérôme Guery and Simon Delestre. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Peder Fredricson marks his master plan for the Rolex Grand Prix. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
The fabulous nightly entertainment at Knokke Hippique! Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Marlon Zanotelli and Cartaro 2 compete in the CSIO5* 1.55m at sunset Saturday evening. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Maikel van der Vleuten and Dywis HH race to a double clear and 7th place finish in the CSIO5* 1.55m on Saturday evening. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Peder Fredricson checks the time... Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Marcus Ehning and A La Carte NRW in the sunset. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Bertram Allen and Emmylou showing fabulous style. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Marlon Zanotelli and Cartaro 2 warm up to compete in the sunset at beautiful Knokke. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Nick Skelton providing master advice to Julie Welles. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Kevin Staut and Uliano Vezzani. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
The many fun characters of Knokke Hippique! Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Steve Guerdat prepares to walk the course. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Harry Charles, who went on to win Saturday's CSIO5* 1.55m with Stardust. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Henrik Von Eckermann and the incredible King Edward once again impressed with a double clear round in the Nations Cup, and a clear in the first round of the Rolex Grand Prix of Knokke. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
“Limits exist only in your mind”. Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
Till next time! Photo © MacKenzie Clark.
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