Lara de Liedekerke-Meier and Kiarado d’Arville. Pakula photo.
The second day of the Equestrian Festival Baborówko was marked by elegance and precision. Riders showcased their skills in the dressage phase across multiple national and international classes, and spectators were treated to top-tier performances, highlighting the exceptional level of competition at this year’s event.
In the most prestigious class of the festival – CCI4-L, the trophy of KUHN Maszyny Rolnicze under the patronage of the Marshal’s Office of the Greater Poland Voivodeship – Lara De Liedekerke-Meier (BEL) took the lead riding Kiarado D’Arville, scoring an impressive 28.1 penalties. She was followed by Pia Leuwer (GER) on Jard with 32.4 penalties, and Felix Vogg (SUI) placed third aboard Frieda with 33.2.
Julia Krajewski and Uelzener’s Nickel. Pakula photo.
In the CCI4-S, the prize of patron of the show Roman Roszkiewicz, Julia Krajewski (GER) delivered an outstanding dressage test with Uelzener’s Nickel, scoring just 20.4 penalties. Felix Vogg (SUI) came second on Colero (28.4), and Arne Bergendahl (GER) third with Bronco NRW (28.9).
Felix Vogg and Colero. Pakula photo.
In the CCI2-S, the trophy of Grupa DUON, Brandon Schäfer-Gehrau (GER) leads after dressage on Cadorico with an excellent score of 19.5 penalties. Nicolai Aldinger (GER) follows in second place with Giganta (26.4), and Antonia Baumgart (GER) is third on Blaya D’Ha Z (26.7).
Arne Bergendahl and Bronco NRW. Pakula photo.
In the national CNC100 class, Polish rider Daria Kobiernik on Bellaton-III-WM claimed the top spot with a score of 29.4 penalties. Nicolai Aldinger secured second place with Quality De La Vie (29.7), and Michał Hycki placed third on Neapol (30.6).
Julia Rhode and Kingston. Photo by M. Flatow.
Among the youngest competitors in the CNC100-18 class, Julia Rohde leads aboard Kingston with 26.9 penalties. The second place is shared by Rita Vaarala (FIN) on Sunnyside 3 and Pola Stachura on Pepper N, both scoring 30.6.
Organizers anticipate an exciting continuation of the competition in the upcoming days, with the cross country phase set to test the courage, stamina, and partnership between horse and rider. Equestrian Festival Baborówko is not only a top-level competition but also a celebration for equestrian enthusiasts, drawing riders from across Europe and crowds of passionate fans.
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