Michael Eilberg storms to victory in inter I freestyle championship [VIDEO]

British European team rider Michael Eilberg rode a mistake-free intermediate I freestyle on the Deverill’s 10-year-old daughter of Dimaggio, Half Moon Dynasty, to storm to victory with 78.29%.

Watch the winning test:

See Michael’s reaction to his success here:

Paralympic star Sophie Wells finished second riding her 17.2hh gelding Valerius, and Charlie Hutton, who was celebrating his one week wedding anniversary, was just pipped into third by 0.12% on Charlotte Donkerton’s Douglas IV.

Don’t miss Horse & Hound’s 17 April issue for full a report and photos from the 2014 winter dressage championships.

Sarah Jenkins

H&H editor-in-chief

Sarah has more than 20 years experience as an equestrian journalist and editor. She has reported from major championships including the Europeans and the World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on equestrianism including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. Sarah has ridden since childhood, owned horses and ponies for over 25 years, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university.