Germany’s Michael Jung wins eventing World Cup

Germany’s Michael Jung has won the HSBC FEI World Cup eventing title for the second year running.

Last year’s European bronze medallist achieved the maximum possible points in the accumulator series — the first time the World Cup has been run in this format with no final — by winning two events, Marbach and Strzegom.

He collects US$50,000 (£32,156) for his victory.

“This is wonderful. This [prize money] will now allow me to relax and prepare my top horse, Sam, for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky next month.

“The HSBC FEI World Cup has provided great opportunities for me to prepare three horses to top level. It couldn’t have been better and I’m very pleased and grateful.”

Lucy Wiegersma finished best of the Brits in fifth, collecting US$13,000 (£8,360).

Pippa Roome

H&H magazine editor and eventing editor

Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.