It was not only the medalists that had good reason to be happy at the Longines FEI European Championships in Gothenburg, also several others had all the reason to smile. First out the young German talent Laura Klaphake giving Catch Me If You Can a hug after a superb clear round. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Another horse that deserved a hug was Espoir, after being clear in both team rounds with Pieter Devos.
A smile from Alberto Zorzi with Cornetto K after being double clear for Italy - ending 4th individually.
William Whitaker was clear the first and the second day with Utamaro d'Ecaussines.
A happy Christian Rhomberg crossing the finish line with Saphyr Des Lacs after being clear in the first round of the individual final.
Danielle Goldstein had a great championship - ending 9th individually with Lizziemary.
Denis Lynch after being clear in the first round of the individual final...
... and he kept on smiling after his round.
Jerome Guery thanks Grand Cru van de Rozenberg after being clear in the first round of the individual final.
Jur Vrieling and VDL Glasgow vd Merelsnest after being clear the third day.
Yes, we did it! Niels Bruynseels and Cas de Liberte delivered yet another clear round in the first round of the individual final.
Roger Yves Bost happy and surprised after being clear in the second team round, where he made the audience gasp as he jumped the last fence.
Shane Sweetnam thanking the audience for their support throughout the weekend. Shane ended 8th individual with the wonderful Chaqui Z.
Pure happiness from Laura Klaphake and Catch Me If You Can.
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