As in previous years, the riders of Team Quadriga attended the Pentecost Horse Show in Horka to compete with their horses in dressage tests from level A to S-Intermediaire I.
On Saturday, our chief rider Stefan Puschmann started in an A level test with our stallion, Dr. Q (by Dr. Jackson/Jazzman), who just turned 5. For the long-legged, eye-catching dark bay stallion, this was the very first show in his life. Of course, he was very impressed, checking out all the new exciting things around him! Considering that he was slightly distracted, it is even more impressive that he won second place, and the pair went on a well-deserved victory round!
Also placed in this test was an offspring of our stallion, Jazz Rubin. Ridden by his breeder, Angelika Miethe, "Joli Jument" took fifth place in great fashion!
On Sunday, Dr Q took again second place with a score of 7.8 with Stefan Puschmann in the L dressage test.
Stefan Puschmann also took fourth place with our 5-year old stallion, San Primero (by San Amour/Donnerhall). It was the second start in his life for this youngster, and the judges emphasized in their notes “the three exceptional gaits” of this talented stallion, even if his performance (understandably) still had some rough spots.
The fifth place in this test was once again awarded to Angelika Miethe with her horse, Douceur (by Dr. Jackson).
In the rarely offered M dressage test on Monday, Stefan Puschmann and San Primero again achieved second place! Quite advanced in his training thanks to his rider, the dark bay stallion received a score of 8.5 for his trot and an 8.0 for his canter by the judges!
Unfortunately, a totally mishap by the fire department while watering the arena caused a start delay which resulted in some serious challenges for horse and rider!
The third place was awarded to Angelika Miethe and Douceur!
In all three M Tour tests, our rider Maja Weber started with Jazzy (by Jazzman). On Saturday, during the M 5, the pair still had a few minor mistakes and achieved a second reserve score.
At the M 6 on Sunday, it went much better, and Maya took with Jazzy fourth place. On Monday, in the most difficult test, the M 9 (M**), the pair showed their full potential, and won the test in great fashion! This win is even more impressive as the two defeated several S-dressage horses!
----- Little Jazzy with Big Winner Blanket! -----
In the S Dressage test, Stefan Puschmann started with his mare Evita on Sunday evening. The pair added two convincing victories in the S 4 (812 points) and in St. Georg –Special (850 points) to their long list of successes!
For the most difficult test of the tournament, the Intermediaire I, a total of 16 riders were listed. Due to the problematic conditions of the arena footing, only 9 riders actually started. Stefan Puschmann also declined for the sake of his horse, and so the whole Quadriga team headed home, very content and happy!
Congratulations to the riders for their beautiful performances and great successes!
