24 July 2025

The Swiss rider Steve Guerdat, riding Looping Luna, won the Prix Les Estivales de l’Équitation, the highlight of the first day of the Dinard International Show Jumping competition. With an exceptional line-up of riders, the three days of competition ahead promise to be spectacular, culminating in the Rolex Grand Prix ville de Dinard on Sunday afternoon.

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On Thursday, July 24, there was a sense of certainty in the air at theVal Porée equestrian stadium...Steve Guerdat, ambassador for the 113th edition of the Dinard International Jumping competition, won the first CSI5* event of the four-day competition, the Prix les Estivales de l'Équitation, a two-phase speed competition at 1.45m. The course designed by course designer Jean-François Morand saw only 17 pairs out of 78 starters complete a perfect round. Starting as number 67, the Swiss rider crossed the finish line in 35.45 seconds, stealing the show from Roger-Yves Bost, who had set the pace earlier in the competition with Embassy du Château (35.81 seconds). The reigning European Champion, crowned just a few days ago in La Coruña (ESP), Germany's Richard Vogel completed the podium with Cubi Cubells (35.94).

 

“I'm very happy with my mare, said the man who is a true lover of Dinard. It was a good opening course and a good start to the competition. Looping is quite fast by nature, so I didn't need to take too many risks or ask her to make a big effort.It's a track where you have to constantly adapt, and she did that very well. Honestly, it wasn't the best race we've ever had, but she fought hard alongside me. The conditions for competing here are truly ideal. From day one, the crowds turn out in force, which is quite unique."

 

CSI3*, PRIX DES EMPLOYÉS MUNICIPAUX DE LA VILLE DE DINARD

 

This morning, the Prix des Employés Municipaux de la Ville de Dinard kicked off with Sophie Hinners singing the German national anthem. The bronze medalist in the team event at last week's European Championships in La Coruña (Spain) was the most skilled of the 61 starters on Komet 306 (65.71). The best French performance went to Marc Dilasser and Feeling Chance (67.35). Sophie Hinners' teammate on the podium in Spain and crowned European individual champion four days ago, Richard Vogel completed the trio with Erevan de Flusel (67.42).

OTHER VICTORIES OF THE DAY

CSI3* - Prix YNEIA (1.40m):

• Joel Valles Rosell & Dahna de Ponthual KAR (ESP)

CSIYH1* - Prix Top 7 (1.30m):

• Robin Lesqueren & Imagine Meniljean (FRA)
• Holly Samantha COX & Jinocentia Eickenrode (RSA)

CSI1* - Prix Institut Esthederm (1.10m):

• Marion Virlogeux & Stunnymood Z (FRA)

HIGHLIGHTS:

Saturday 26th July

• Derby Saur de la Région Bretagne (CSI3*) at 1.45m
• CSIYH* Grand Prix at 1.40m

Sunday 27th July

• CSI3* Grand Prix at 1.50m
• Rolex Grand Prix de la ville de Dinard CSI5* at 1.60m

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