Julia Krajewski (GER) took the lead on Samourai du Thot :Thomas Ix
Julia Krajewski (GER) is overnight leader in the CIC*** Meßmer Trophy
With a brilliant dressage performance in today’s three-star competition, Julia Krajewski (GER) took the lead on Samourai du Thot with just
19.9 penalties. They are closely followed by Bettina Hoy (GER) and Designer 10 (21.2), and Ingrid Klimke (GER) with SAP Hale Bob OLD (21.9).
The second day of dressage started out to be very exciting with many exceptionally good tests from horses and riders. Perfect weather conditions brought plenty of spectators to the arena.
In the lead, after the end of the CIC*** Meßmer Trophy dressage is Julia Krajewski with Samourai du Thot. Their performance was almost perfect, earning them the brilliant score of 19.9. “Sam was super today! Although he is much more a jumping pony than a dressage horse, he really did a fabulous job today. To take the lead in such a strong class is amazing. I am a little overwhelmed! Now I am looking forward to this very exciting new course tomorrow, which really has everything to offer! Riding within the optimum time will probably be a challenge, but one we are happy to take on.”
Bettina Hoy, who is riding her first three-day-event on Designer this year as she has been busy coaching the Dutch team, is completely elated: “Designer loves competing here in Luhmühlen. He just delivered just as I expected he would. I can’t fault him in any way – he was brilliant! He is very experienced at this level, so I know he would come out and be his best. Now I am looking forward to tomorrow’s cross-country, which is challenging but extremely well-built. I think Mike Etherington-Smith has done a great job designing this new course after getting to know the event last year.”
Ingrid Klimke was equally ecstatic after ‘Bobby’s’ performance in today’s dressage: “I’m just so happy, he could not have done it any better! He was fresh but relaxed. I felt he was very expressive, especially in his extended trot and canter.” Ingrid carried on saying how much she is looking forward to tomorrow: “The course looks amazing. It has everything you want from a good three-star course. If you want to get near the optimum time however, you will need to set up the right pace throughout your round.”
