The Longines FEI Nations Cup in Falsterbo turned out to be very exciting, with four teams qualifying for the jump-off that ended up being extremely fast. All four riders in the jump-off went clear, and all of them went all in with full speed and short turns. We start off with the man of the day - Johnny Pals - who secured the victory for the Netherlands riding Chat Botte du Ruisseau Z. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
The relief when you deliver a clear round - Douglas Lindelöw and Zacramento for Sweden.
It's not only the horse and rider it's about. Here Douglas' groom Madelen Isaksson showing her feelings.
It was a lot of joy when one rider after the other secured a place in the jump-off for their team: Here Jur Vrieling with VDL Glasgow v. Merelsnest N.O.P. ....
.. and here Ireland's Paul O'Shea with Skara Glen's Machu Picchu.
Italy's Bruno Chimirri got his very own celebration dance after clearing the course once again with Tower Mouche, securing the team a place in the jump-off.
Peder Fredricson also secured a place in the jump-off for Sweden after delivering yet another clear with H&M Christian K.
Sweden's Chef d'Equipe Henrik Ankarcrona didn't have time to celebrate Peder though, he had to run of to the warm-up to get Henrik von Eckermann prepared for the upcoming jump-off.
Netherland's Chef d'Equipe Rob Ehrens was in a good mood already before the Nations Cup began, per usual.
Daniel Coyle and Cita didn't have the best start to the Nations Cup with 12 faults in the first round - but they did a great comeback to be clear in round two and then securing the second place in the jump-off for Ireland.
Henrik von Eckermann with Toveks Mary Lou went in as second to go in the jump-off, delivering a round that looked hard to beat.
Michel Hendrix and Baileys sadly had to leave the course on foot after almost falling over in triple combination. Left with only three riders for round two, the Dutch team still managed to secure the win.
Kasper H. Hansen did a great clear in the first round for Denmark riding Jemousin van den Dael.
Malin Baryard-Johnsson and H&M Indiana are in top form. First they finished 4th in the Grand Prix on Friday and then they delivered two clear rounds in the Nations Cup.
The same goes for Peder Fredricson's H&M Christian K - third in the Grand Prix and double clear for Sweden in the Nations Cup.
Maikel van der Vleuten and Idi Utopia in action.
A nervous watch for the Dutch team during the jump-off.
Daniel Coyle thanking the audience for their massive support during the whole class and especially after he secured the second place for Ireland.
At the prize giving the whole Dutch team jumped off the podium to throw their flowers to the amazing audience in Falsterbo.
Some grass for Idi Utopia...
... and a kiss for VDL Glasgow v. Merelsnest N.O.P.
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