Heartache for leaders in dramatic shake-up at European Showjumping Championships final

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Philipp Weishaupt and Zineday, who have moved into a podium position ahead of the final round of the European Showjumping Championships in Milan, Italy
Philipp Weishaupt and Zineday, who have moved into a podium position ahead of the final round of the European Showjumping Championships in Milan, Italy.
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Long-time leaders, Jens Fredricson and his former riding school horse Markan Cosmopolit, have lost their place in the gold medal position at the 2023 European Showjumping Championships at the San Siro racecourse in Milan, Italy (30 August-3 September).

The Swedish rider, who was part of the gold medal-winning team on Friday (1 September), just picked up four faults in the first of two rounds in the individual medal decider. This dropped him behind new leader Steve Guerdat of Switzerland with the brilliant mare Dynamix De Belheme, who climbed one place after a fantastic clear in the first round of Sunday’s final.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.