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the "SUPER BAULE" USA have their "super bowl", France has hers with a CSI***** in La Baule ! Every week-end freejumpers are on top of their game, La Baule did not deceive.
Simon Delestre (SOFT'UP) was the leader during the qualifications for the Grand Prix, and Denis Lynch (FLY'LIBERTY/SOFT'UP PRO) wrote his name on the trophy of the classical Derby event !
Kévin Staut (SOFT'UP PRO) placed 8th in the EADS contest.
In Linz, Ukraine took the Nations Cup in parts thanks to Katharina Offel (SOFT'UP PRO), in front of Brazil and Pedro Veniss (X'UP) !
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Hagen... of Aces ! Hagen CSI 4* welcomed the Aces of jumping, like Simon Delestre (SOFT'UP) who started strong placing 3rd in the 145 on Thursday and finished 7th the next day in the 140 won by Olivier Guillon (SOFT'UP PROS/FLY'ONE LIBERTY) !
Amongst all Aces there was a Queen with Katharina Offel (SOFT'UP) 3rd in the Big one (150) on saturday in front of two other freejumpers, Marco Kutscher (SOFT'UP) and Denis Lynch (SOFT'UP PRO/FLY'ONE LIBERTY) who placed 4th and 5th.
Eventually, Simon Delestre (SOFT'UP) again takes the 2nd step on the podium of the GP (160) !
At the CSI 4* in Anvers we find freejumpers keen on the X'UP system : Rodrigo Pessoa (X'UP) places 9th, and Rolf-Gorän Bengtsson (X'UP/FLY'ONE) is 10th.
Finally at the French national level, Timothée Anciaume (SOFT'UP PRO/FLY'ONE LIBERTY) takes out of his sleeves a nice Pair by placing two horses in the 140 GP !
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The candidates and winners of the election are ... Let's start with the Star event of the week-end - the World Cup Final : the first Freejumper is Kévin Staut (SOFT'UP), finishing 5th in the finale; the challenger Rolf-gorän Bengtsson (X'UP/FLY'ONE) is right behind in 6th !
Other election in Lummen for the CSI*** : Simon Delestre (SOFT'UP) places 3rd in the GP at 1m50.
Finally on the royal site of Chantilly - CSI** - Timothée Anciaume (SOFT'UP PRO/LIBERTY) wins the morning show, when his peer Olivier Guillon (SOFT'UP PRO/LIBERTY) finishes 10th of the GP at 1m45.
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Hardelot + Arezzo : 0 faults pouring rain ! This past week end in the North of France was a CSI*** not to be missed to start the outdoor jumping season. Hardelot's show welcomed the participation of the cream of the champions. It has become a habit for Freejumpers to respond present : on the 2nd day, Kévin Staut (SOFT'UP PRO) and Simon Delestre (SOFT'UP PRO) place respectively 7th and 8th in the big one (145).
Timothée Anciaume (FLY'LIBERTY/SOFT'UP PRO) finishes 3rd Saturday pm in the 140.
Finally, Simon Delestre is 5th in the Grand Prix with the fastest chrono.
In Italy, for this last week end of the Toscana Tour in Arezzo, life is good for Katharina Offel (SOFT'UP) who is 3rd of the GP, and Nicola Philippaerts (FLY'SILVER/SOFT'UP PRO) earns the 9th spot.
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The "big Fools" of Freejump... ... are, following this 1st of April :
clinging 7th the spot in the GPs, Alexandra Francart (FLY'LIBERTY/SOFT'UP PRO) at the CSI** of Barbizon, and Cian O'Connor (FLY'SILVER/SOFT'UP) in Wellington.
Then, also in Wellington, Rodrigo Pessoa (X'UP) one more time takes the win in the 1m45, during the 12th week-end of WEF...
Finally, Olivier Guillon (FLY'LIBERTY) wins the Grand Prix of the National d'Autheuil Autouillet.
Joking all around !
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Orange mechanics... The Freejump mechanics : double clears everywhere ; the color of the week-end : apart those of Freejump, it is an "orange success" at the Saut Hermès !
In the domino effect, Ludger Beerbaum (FLY'ONE LIBERTY/SOFT'UP PRO), wins the couple event ! In the Prix du Palais, Rolf-gorän Bengtsson (X'UP) finishes 10th. Gran finale for a female rider, hero of the story : Katharina Offel (SOFT'UP) takes the GP !
Victory is also in the air across the Atlantic with the 1st place of Rodrigo Pessoa (X'UP)in Wellington (Florida) in the 1m45 for this 10th week (!), whereas at the Atlantic Tour of Comporta (Portugal) it is Alain Bourdon who carries high the Freejump's colors.
Finally, 3rd and last round by the Manche : Timothée Anciaume (FLY'LIBERTY/SOFT'UP) leaves the by the sea competition with a 5th in the "big" of Friday, and with a 6th in the small grand prize of Sunday.
A well ridden mechanic...
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Bengtsson is writing History in Sweedish and.... in Freejump! He is the first Sweede in Equestrian History to be the World #1, and he rides with Freejump (X'UP/FLY'ONE)! This is the confirmation of a regular superiority shown throughout the 2011 season including his title of European Champ in Madrid past September... Rolf-Gorän Bengtsson's leading rank on the horse jumping planet was conquered thanks to hard and consistent work. Freejump is applauding and thanking him!
A woman's touch to close these exciting news: Clarissa Crotta (SOFT'UP Black/Blue) finishes 5th in the CSI 2* Neustatd-Dosse. The new year starts off well, both for our men and women Freejump riders!
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Champs and Vice-Champs !!! At the European Championships in Madrid, the French team did it again clinging to the 2nd step of the podium (following Lexington in Sept. 10) !!! Some vice-champions very comfortable in their shoes especially Olivier Guillon (FLY'ONE CLASSIQUE/SOFT'UP) who signs a zero-fault in the first round, while Kévin Staut (SOFT'UP) does it in the 2nd round !
On the top step, Germans, with Ludger (FLY'ONE) and Marco (SOFT'UP) very focused !
Individually, the question was : is someone going to prove the "in the end it is always Germany who takes it" wrong...?
Yes indeed ! The X'UP takes it this time after the SOFT'UP of Kévin Staut golden in Windsor... Finally a well deserved title for the golden couple Rolf-Gorän Bengtsson and his fabulous Ninja la Silla !!! All this is well deserving una Hola !