The second edition of the spring eventing series – Strzegom Spring Open II – is in full swing! Riders have returned to the Morawa hippodrome, where competitions in all international levels – from CCI1* to the most challenging CCI4*-L – are taking place from 24 to 27 April.

Photo – Mateusz Kiempa (Leszek Wójcik/Strzegom Spring Open)

Friday was packed with equestrian action, with as many as 8 international and 4 national classes held throughout the day. Riders representing 19 countries are taking part, proving once again the international status and prestige of the Strzegom competitions.

In the most prestigious competitions of 4 stars, the competition proceeded as follows.

CCI4*-L – Polish Lead for Mateusz Kiempa

Lea Siegel (Photo – Leszek Wójcik/Strzegom Spring Open)

In the long-format 4* class, Polish rider Mateusz Kiempa took the lead after dressage, scoring an excellent 30.4 penalty points with his mare Libertina.

In second place sits Kevin McNab (AUS) aboard Faro IMP with 32.9 points, followed by Aria Ramkali (SWE) on Flanders with 33.8 points.

CCI4*-S – Lea Siegl Doubles the Lead

Austria’s Lea Siegl dominated the dressage phase in the short-format 4* class, holding both first and second positions. She leads with Watermill Giorgio RS on 31.4 points, and follows closely with Van Helsing P (31.8).

Amanda Andersson (SWE) and Double Carat are currently third with 34.0 points.

Poland’s only pair in this class, Joanna Pawlak and Fantastic Frieda, sit in 19th position with 46.5 penalty points.

The Weekend Continues

On Saturday and Sunday, the riders will face the final phases – show jumping and the thrilling cross-country. These next two days will determine the final results in each class.

Live scores and the full schedule are available at: eventing.strzegomhorsetrials.pl/en