The Longines Grand Prix Port of Rotterdam offered fantastic sport! Here are some of the highlights of the competition; lets start with runner-up Kent Farrington with the amazing Creedance. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Abdelkebir Ouaddar's Quickly de Kreisker added a lot of action to the class - as usual.
A cuddle for Admara 2 before it is time to work.
Beezie Madden's Cortes 'C' with his very fascinating front leg technique.
It is a long way between the stable and the arena, so everybody has something on wheels helping them getting there faster: Here Daniel Deusser with German team vet Jan-Hein Swagemakers.
Catherine van Roosbroeck with her well jumping Gautcho Da Quinta.
Gerco Schröder and Glock's Cognac Champblanc opened the class, and delivered the first clear round.
Natalie Jansson and H&M Cue Channa prepared for rain.
Also Robert Whitaker's Catwalk IV was prepared for the worst, but luckily the rain stayed away.
It was tied third place for Harrie Smolders with the wonderful Emerald N.O.P.....
... and McLain Ward with the one and only HH Azur.
A kiss for Gert Jan Bruggink's Connelly.
Ludger Beerbaum and Casello continue their great form, and jumped double clear.
Marc Houtzager's 9 year old Sterrehof's Calimero impressed during the Grand Prix.
Aquila SFN waiting before the class.
Pedro Veniss and the stunning Quabri de l'Isle had to settle for 12th place after four faults in the jump-off.
Penelope Leprevost and Flora de Mariposa are always dangerous against the clock, but this time they had a fall in the jump-off. Luckily both seemed to be all right afterwards.
Martin Collins with Karim Elzoghby's Amelia.
Two Dutch horses that both are aming for the Olympics - Glock's Cognac Champblanc and VDL Groeps Zidane N.O.P.
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