The first trot-up at the CCI5* Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials took place in Germany on 17 June, with all 21 remaining horses accepted by the ground jury. The field has been reduced by several late withdrawals ahead of the five-star event.
All 21 horses were accepted at the CCI5* Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials first trot-up this afternoon. The German five-star has a notably reduced field this year after withdrawals including Ros Canter with Izilot DHI, Laura Collett with Hester, and US rider Hallie Coon with Lucky Fortuna.
New Zealand’s Jonelle Price got proceedings under way, presenting Grappa Nera followed by her second ride Capitaine De Hus Z. British riders including Emma Thomas with The Buzz Factor and Katharina Meyer with Aspen T also presented, with the home side rider drawing the biggest cheer.
Dominic Furnell’s Ivanhoe prompted a brief discussion from the ground jury but was passed first time. The first day of dressage begins tomorrow at 8.30am UK time for the CCI4*-S, with five-star action starting at 1.30pm UK time.
