ADVERTISEMENT: Richard Vogel was virtually unbeatable this weekend in Verona. Why no one could get close to him, what the remarkable comebacks were and which are the most interesting young riders of nine years of age – that’s what the new episode of THE HORSE SHOW is all about. here.
A class unto itself
The Man of the Week is Richard Vogel. The German world ranking leader won the Longines World Cup jumping in Verona with Gangster Montdesir, and in the steeplechase no one even came close to him. Was the competition hopeless, or did they give up the places right after his round?
What makes „Richi” so hard to beat right now, and how does it feel to go into a heat when the others might already be racing for second place? This is the focus of the first part of the show.
Back on the big stage
Verona was by no means the only story of the week, however. Across the world, several riders and horses made an impressive return to the big sport. At the same time, several new pairs made their debut, and it is precisely the first rounds of a new partnership that are worth a close look. The Horse Show presents the most exciting returnees and premieres, and ranks what they could mean for the months ahead.
The next generation
The third major topic focuses on the future. With the studio guests Niels Bruynseels and Joe Clee Frederik de Backer talks about the best nine-year-old horses currently in action. The move from the junior horse trials to the heavier courses – and here we see who has the potential to be at the absolute top. Which names should you remember, and Who could be the next gangster Montdesir? Bruynseels brings the perspective from the sidelines, Clee the trained eye of the expert who follows the sport week after week.
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