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Highlights from the Rabbit Jumping Nations Cup at Falsterbo Horse Show 2024

Wednesday, 17 July 2024
CSIO5* Falsterbo Horse Show 2024

Rabbit jumping is a big thing at Falsterbo Horse Show and as per tradition four riders at the 2024-edition of the event battled it out in the main arena with an enthusiastic crowd cheering them on. Martin Fuchs (SUI), Andre Thieme (GER), Linda Heed (SWE) and Mimi Gochman (USA) were this year's participants, with Fuchs snatching the win together with the rabbit Elvis and his trainer Joel Hansson Luhanko.

All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Martin Fuchs gave all the credit to Elvis for the win!

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. No one wanted to miss out on the auction, and Fuchs had maximum support from his father Thomas as well as Swiss Chef d'Equipe Peter van der Waaij.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Andre Thieme and Mille were first out.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. It was a quick run, but the last fence fell.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Andre thanking Mille for a job well done.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Next out were Sweden's Linda Heed...

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. ... and the rabbit Tokyo.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. When it was time for Mimi Gochman, her friends were all ready to document her round.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. USA's Mimi Gochman and Elfie in action.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. In the end Mimi had to settle for the fourth place after running out of speed to the last fence. US Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland was ready with his camera for the post-performance interview.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Full focus for Switzerland's Martin Fuchs and Elvis, who had the advantage of going last in the competition.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. And with a lightning-fast performance...

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. ...Fuchs could celebrate another victory at Falsterbo Horse Show!

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Cuddles for Elvis.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. No bad feelings! Andre Thieme had to see himself beaten by Martin Fuchs.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Prize giving ceremony; Martin Fuchs 1st, Andre Thieme 2nd, Linda Heed 3rd and Mimi Gochman 4th.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. The rabbits have their own arena at Falsterbo Horse Show, where they compete for several days.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. No scope, no hope!

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. A good technique also helps.

Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ. Even when the rain poured down on Saturday, the rabbit jumping continued.



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