Rocket blasters: engaged! Derda Agata of Poland and Kosma compete in FEI European Championships for Ponies jumping. Photo by Leszek Wójcik / FEI.
It’s pocket rockets on parade at the FEI European Championships for Ponies, which is underway this week at Strzegom in Poland. These are SERIOUS ponies, y’all. If these young riders were old enough to drive cars, they’d have bumper stickers that say “My pony could beat up your horse.”
All three Olympic disciplines are represented. Denmark won gold in the dressage competition, with individual tests taking place through the weekend. Jumping is underway, with the team final taking place this morning and individual rounds continuing on Saturday and Sunday. You can find live streams of both dressage and jumping at the FEI European Championships for Ponies Youtube playlist here.
Eventing dressage, run as a CCI2*-L, has concluded, with 15-year-old Sophia Rössel of Germany and Camillo WE holding the overnight lead on a score of 25.4. Cross country takes place tomorrow beginning at 15:00 local time (9 a.m. EST) with show jumping to follow on Sunday at 10:00 local time (4 a.m. EST).
The FEI knows what we want — PONIES!!! — and when we want it — NOW!!! — and so they’re kindly live streaming all three eventing phases. Re-watch eventing dressage and set your alarms this weekend to watch these tiny titans of our sport do their thing.
FEI European Championships for Ponies: Website, Entries, Schedule, Cross Country Order of Go, Live Scores, Team Results, Live Stream
