From Queen of Young Horses to winner among the ‘grown-ups’ – Markus Saurugg wins the CSI3* Opening with Zita!
No fewer than 86 top-class duos went to the start line today in GLOCK’s CSI3* Opening show jumping event. The course over 1.40 m, designed by Frank Rothenberger (GER), prompted riders to a lively preliminary canter at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER indoor tournament arena. They all aimed for the pace, but there was one who couldn’t be beaten.
Styrian Markus Saurugg proved that the still only eight-year-old Holsteiner mare Zita 94 (Stakkato x Carthago) had risen from being ‚Queen of Young Horses‘ to become a magnificent CSI3* winner, gaining victory in 55.72 seconds. „She’s a very special horse and I offer my thanks to her breeders, the Kriegler family, for allowing me to ride her“, said a very happy Markus Saurugg at the winner’s interview.
Just as free of faults as Markus Saurugg but around one second slower was second-placed Wilm Vermeir (BEL) in the saddle on the nine-year-old Gentiane de la Pomme (0/56.80). Third place went to Hugo Simon, another Styrian. This evergreen guided C T, his eleven-year-old progeny of Casall, through the course in 57.72 seconds without faults.
Iris Murray (NÖ) with Qui Doo achieved 16th place (0/64.26), Hugo Simon with his second horse Freddy 7 made 19th place (0/65.35) and Vorarlberg’s Monika Niederländer completed the Austrians’ strong showing with Cornet 2 and 22nd place (0/68.09).
10 – GLOCK’s CSI3* Opening Competition
Int. Springprüfung according to errors and time, 1.40 m
1. Zita 94 – Saurugg Markus (AUT/St) 0/55,72 sec
2. Gentiane de la Pomme – Vermeir Wilm (BEL) 0/56,80 sec
3. C T – Simon Hugo (AUT/St) 0/57,72 sec
4. Rabane de Sury – Karaevli Omer (TUR) 0/57,89 sec
5. Domingo – Bruynseels Niels (BEL) 0/58,19 sec
6. French Coffee – Garofalo Giampiero (ITA) 0/58,93 sec
7. Galileo 139 – Gaudiano Emanuele (ITA) 0/59,03 sec
8. Horse Gym’s Quali Quanti – Haßmann Felix (GER) 0/59,20 sec
9. Caesario 6 – Garofalo Giampiero (ITA) 0/59,84 sec
10.Sportsmann S – Jung Michael (GER) 0/61,01 sec
11.High Valley – Duffy Alex (IRL) 0/61,74 sec
12.SL Brazonado – Haßmann Felix (GER) 0/62,04 sec
13.Hermes SV – Lickhammer Erika (SWE) 0/62,46 sec
14.Heartwinner v. Gurbrue CH – Duguet Romain (SUI) 0/62,73 sec
15.Chaccorina – Kutscher Marco (GER) 0/63,70 sec
16.Qui Doo – Murray Iris (AUT/NÖ) 0/64,26 sec
17.Connelly 2 – Bruggink Gert Jan (NED) 0/64,50 sec
18.Zantos II – Whitaker Robert (GBR) 0/64,69 sec
19.Freddy 7 – Simon Hugo (AUT/St)) 0/65,35 sec
20.Check me out – Hetzel Holger (GER) 0/66,00 sec
21.Quarterman 5 – Mallat Maiju (FIN) 0/67,69 sec
22.Cornet 2 – Niederländer Monika (AUT/V) 0/68,09 sec
Link to results
GLOCK Perfection meets equestrian sports
The classiness and very special flair of the events at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER are internationally renowned and bear the personal signature of managing director Kathrin Glock. On site, for the duration of four days, a truly magical world can be experienced by both active sportspeople and visitors: the breathtaking design of the Riders Lounge, exquisite food and cocktails, intoxicating live acts by show stars and moving charity activities on behalf of people and animals in need.
GLOCK’s entertainment in the Riders Lounge
The motto “Horses and Stars” stands for GLOCK-style high class entertainment, and guests in the exclusive Riders Lounge can look forward to:
● Gourmet entertainment
● Wellness Lounge (manicure, pedicure, massage)
● Styling Lounge with star stylist Eren Bektas and his team
● Kids Lounge with creative carers
● Cinema Lounge for small cinema fans
● Dog Wellness – the very finest dog massage with Manfred Kellenc
● Live coverage from the tournament hall
● International top-class show acts
Day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available for 300 euros per day per person.
Day ticket info: +43 664 88 73 44 01
Cooking Lounge
Once again, German star chef Alfons Schuhbeck will be delighting all in his Cooking Lounge at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. All tournament guests enjoy free entry here. The cooking shows take place on Fri and Sat at 11am, 2pm and 5pm and on Sunday at 11am and 2pm.
Free entry to the tournament hall
There is free entry to the spectator grandstand in the tournament hall every day. At the Public Lounge, day-guests can enjoy public viewing, exclusive catering and a supervised Kids Corner. The dogs aren’t forgotten either: at the Dog Lounge there are plenty of treats for our faithful friends.
Fully informed
You can find all the information about the competitions, daily summaries, many photos and news as well as the live stream of International Show Jumping at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER at www.ghpc.at
INFOBOX
What: International Show Jumping
When: 29/01 – 01/02/2015
Where: GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Treffen Nr. Villach
VIP day tickets for Saturday and Sunday: 300 euros per day per person
on +43 664 887 344 01
Free entry to all competitive events at the spectator grandstand in the tournament hall
