On Sunday, Jens Fredricson and Markan Cosmopolit delivered two incredible clear rounds at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2022 in Leipzig, Germany, to climb their way up from 9th to 3rd position overall.

About his return to top-level, Fredricson said: "A lot has changed since I was riding on this level last. I have had the advantage of following my brother getting to world number one, and we talk almost every day so even if I have not been at the shows, I have been there mentally and followed his thinking and his development – and I have been at home trying to do the same things. I have changed a bit in my approach to the fences. Now, I have a horse with very big scope and then I can sit a bit more still and have a better style. Before, with Lunatic, I had to throw my heart over and then we went over together – the style was maybe not the best. Now, when I look at the videos it looks quite ok, I have changed. I think I am blessed to have such a good contact with my little brother. That is one of the most fantastic things in our sport; I am 55 and I am getting better every day. If I was running 100 meter, I would be less good every day – that is the difference.” 

And with this, we look back at Fredricson's fantastic Sunday in Leipzig.

All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.