Nicola Wilson rises to third after Luhmühlen cross-country; Bettina Hoy still leads
Nicola Wilson leads the way for Britain at the German four-star, with Sarah Bullimore, Oliver Townend and Ros Canter also in the top 10
Luhmuhlen Horse Trials
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Luhmühlen Horse Trials is one of seven five-star events in the world, the others being Badminton and Burghley in Britain, Kentucky and Maryland in the USA, Pau in France and Adelaide in Australia. It is held annually in Salzhausen, Germany, in June.
The venue has a long history of running horse trials and upgraded to the top level in 2005 (at that time the showcase class was a four-star, but it is now designated a five-star in line with the star levels being changed across international eventing). A CCI4*-S runs alongside the feature class.
Captain Mark Phillips was the cross-country course-designer here for the top class until 2016. Mike Etherington-Smith took over for the 2017 event and remains the current designer.
Betting Hoy scored her first four-star win here at the inaugural four-star, riding Ringwood Cockatoo.
Michael Jung became the first person to take the Luhmühlen Horse Trials five-star title twice when he added victory in 2012 on Leopin FST to his triumph in 2009 with La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Since then two riders have joined him in that honour – Tim Price won the event in 2014 (Wesko) and 2019 (Ascona M) and Andreas Dibowski was victorious in 2011 (FRH Butts Leon) and 2016 (It’s Me xx).
There have been five British winners in the showcase class at Luhmühlen, Ruth Edge (Two Thyme) in 2007, William Fox-Pitt (Macchiato) in 2008, Sharon Hunt (Tankers Town) in 2010, Mollie Summerland (Charly Van Ter Heiden) in 2021 and Laura Collett (London 52) in 2023.
In 2019, Luhmühlen hosted the European Eventing Championships for the sixth time. Germany won the team gold, with Britain in silver and Sweden taking the bronze.
The individual gold went to the home side’s Ingrid Klimke (SAP Hale Bob OLD) with her compatriot Michael Jung collecting silver on FischerChipmunk FRH). Ireland’s Cathal Daniels picked up the bronze, his first senior individual medal.
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Riders react to Mike Etherington-Smith's first Luhmühlen cross-country course: 'Not the most testing, but you can still trip up'
Find out what competitors think of the German CCI4* track this year as a new designer takes the reins
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Bettina Hoy leads Luhmühlen after dressage; Nicola Wilson best Brit in fourth
Despite two small mistakes in her test, the German leads the field, while there are two British riders in the top six
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Nicola Wilson second after first day of Luhmühlen dressage with 'feisty' Bulana
British riders hold second, third and fourth after the opening day of action at the German premier event
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British horse one of two held at Luhmühlen first trot-up, plus loose horse drama
Two horses in the holding box and one loose one added some drama to the first horse inspection at the German four-star
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Pippa Funnell and Oliver Townend head 17 British entries for Luhmühlen CCI4*
Could Team GB have its first winner at the German four-star since 2010?
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Coral Keen's eventing blog: a great Luhmuhlen and an exciting new arrival
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Mark Phillips: 'I hope Andrew Nicholson is serious about applying for Yogi Breisner’s job' *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's eventing columnist reviews his week at the German four-star, Luhmühlen, and who we should be keeping an eye out for in the future
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Germany names likely eventing team for Rio Olympics: Ostholt to make Olympic debut
The squad will be confirmed after Aachen, but a likely team and two blocks of reserves have been revealed
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Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen CCI4*; Louise Harwood best Brit in eighth
A tight time made today's showjumping influential — watch a video interview with Louise Harwood, whose clear made her best of the Brits
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Luhmühlen CCI4* trot-up drama: two top-10 contenders including best Brit withdrawn
Eight horses from the CCI4* and CIC3* classes left the competition this morning
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Oliver Townend fourth after cross-country at Luhmühlen CCI4*; Andreas Dibowski leads
Riders of four different nationalities hold the top four spots, plus watch a video interview with New Zealand's Tim Price (third)
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Young German impresses to lead at Luhmühlen; Sarah Bullimore best Brit in 10th
Only one rider could upset yesterday's top three as heavy showers swept across the German showground
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Belgian repeats 2015 lead in Luhmühlen dressage; four-star debutante best Brit
Four Brits rode today in the German flagship event, but the most inexperienced came out on top
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One horse held at first trot-up at Luhmühlen
There were anxious moments for one competitor at the first horse inspection
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New course-designer for Luhmühlen Horse Trials
Another British designer will take over from Mark Phillips from next year
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Oliver Townend and Izzy Taylor lead British challenge at Luhmühlen
Find out who else is planning to ride at the German four-star next month
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Mark Phillips: With that move, no frangible can save you [H&H VIP]
H&H's eventing columnist looks at when no amount of safety features can save either horse or rider
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Coral Keen's eventing blog: Looking forward to a four-star future
Coral reports back on what was an incredible experience riding at Luhmuhlen
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Mark Todd: Luhmühlen is a four-star in name only [H&H VIP]
Our eventing columinst has enjoyed a strong result at four-star level, but he questions whether the test really was worthy of its four-star tag
