Julia Krajewski (GER) and Samourai du Thot (24.7) could not afford a single time fault. The old and new German Champion completed the demanding course flawlessly, as did Ingrid Klimke (GER) with SAP Asha P (24.8), keepin g her second place. The third place on the podium was secured by Dirk Schrade with Unteam de la Cense (31.1). 

Luhmühlen seems to be a good place for Julia Krajewski: In 2017, she won the four-star competition here, and in 2018 she won the CIC3*-Meßmer Trophy / German Championship – always with her faithful partner Samourai du Thot. Naturally, Krajewski was full of praise for the 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding: “Sam thinks Luhmühlen is totally cool. He always stands like a monument in the prize-giving ceremony and I don't know any horse I would rather ride into a show-jumping course with, if my lead was only 0.1 points. The pressure was certainly on, especially since I saw from the entrance that Asha was jumping extremely well. I'm really happy - it's just fun when things go so well.” 

Ingrid Klimke was also enthusiastic about the performance of her young horse SAP Asha P. The eight-year-old Brandenburger mare performed all three phases brilliantly: 
“It's so much fun to compete against Julia. We had a full showground today - but when Julia and I rode it was completely quiet! Asha jumped so well and was completely relaxed. She’s amazing. I'm very proud of our second place today.”  
Dirk Schrade and Unteam de la Cense also stayed clear inside the time. The rider, who is currently based in Holstein, summed up after the ride that it was certainly not his “best round”. Nevertheless, he was satisfied with his French bred horse: "He touched three or four poles but luckily they all stayed put. I am super happy. We wanted to perform well here and we did." 

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He did it again: Tim Price won the Longines CCI5*-L with Ascona M (31.4) in a nail-biting finish. He jumped clear, but didn’t quite make the time allowed. Tom McEwen (GBR) with Figaro van het Broekxhof (33.5) and Alex Bragg (GBR) with Zagreb (33.7) finished second and third respectively.

Twenty-two riders presented their four-legged partners in the final vet inspection on Sunday morning. and were classified as "fit to compete" by the ground jury and the veterinarians. In reverse order, the athletes then completed the final jumping and showed world-class eventing sport to the numerous spectators. The show-jumping course by Martin Otto (GER) was demanding and quite a few riders added penalties to their scores.  
 
Tim Price and Ascona M were able to maintain their lead. The eventing world number one follows in the footsteps of his wife Jonelle, who was victorious in Luhmühlen in 2018. “It’s very special for me to compete here again. I won my first four-star competition here in 2014 and I’m so happy that things went so well again this year. It makes me really proud that the mare has performed so consistently in all three phases. She does have a bit of an unconventional jumping technique, but that’s because she always tries so hard to do everything right.” 
 
The British rider Tom McEwen with Figaro van het Broekxhof worked his way steadily up the leader-board. After the dressage, McEwen was sitting in 11th place, but with a spotlessly clean cross-country round he moved up to 4th place before the final show-jumping. With only three seconds above the allowed time, he finished in second place. McEwen, who has been riding  the 14-year-old Belgian warmblood since 2018, was full of praise for his horse: “He has a very special character and always tries his best to please. I couldn't be happier.” Alexander Bragg and Zagreb, the penultimate starters, missed their chance of winning the Longines CCI5*-L due to an obstacle error: “My horse felt fantastic. That's why I tried to put some pressure on Tim with a fast round. The time was very tight, so after we had cleared the triple combination, I felt like most of the work was done and took a little risk on the way to the next vertical. Unfortunately, this cost us the win. I'm super happy to be on the podium and with Zagreb's performance.” 
 
As the highest placed German rider, Andreas Ostholt finished the competition with Corvette in 11th place (43.60): “Since I knew I wouldn’t be on the podium, I focused on producing a clear-round and didn’t worry too much about the time.”

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With a fast cross-country round, just a few seconds over the optimum time, Tim Price (NZL) and Ascona M (27.80) are now in the lead of the Longines CCI5*-L. Currently lying in second and third place with brilliant clear rounds inside the time are Alexander Bragg (GBR) with Zagreb (29.70) and Sarah Bullimore (GBR) with Reve du Rouet (32.10). 

Ascona M just flew round today’s cross-country course: “The mare is a real fighter and gave me an ultrasmooth ride today. She’s not that experienced at this level and she can be quite a diva in everyday life but today she read the questions perfectly and was totally focussed when she needed to be. When we first bought her, she was quite small so Jonelle got to rider her. But then she kept growing and growing, so I gave my wife a nudge every now and then and finally got to ride her when Jonelle was pregnant.”  

Alexander Bragg was also full of praise for his mount: “Zagreb is always 100 percent committed to the job, so I just have to do my job and pick the right tracks for him. I’m so thankful to the organising committee. This morning, when I was walking the course and there was lightning all around and the rain just poured down, it didn’t seem as if we would be able to ride. But everyone did a fantastic job and the footing was perfect by the time we started.”

Sarah Bullimore (GBR) and her experienced gelding Reve du Rouet (32.10) finished the cross country on their dressage score, moving up from tenth place to third. “My horse can be quite difficult and has been known to bolt repeatedly but I finally feel I can read him well – after 12 years! He’s been having a fabulous week so far and seems to feel very comfortable here in Luhmühlen. He was just phenomenal today and really deserves to be so high up on the leaderboard. I couldn’t be more thrilled.” 

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The two leading ladies, Julia Krajewski (GER) with Samourai du Thot and Ingrid Klimke (GER) with SAP Asha P are staying at one and two after today’s cross-country phase. Michael Jung (GER) with Highlighter moved into third after a faultless round.

Due to the bad weather conditions early in the morning, todays cross-country scheduling had to be adapted in order to get rid of some of the water which flooded the show ground in the early hours of today. The CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy got moved to lunchtime and was held before the Longines CCI5*-L. Luckily, the ground in Luhmühlen can take a lot of water and the course was excellently prepared, so horses and riders felt reassured from the start. Julia Krajewski rode a super fast and very clean round with Sam and held on to her lead: “I know Sam really well and vice versa, which always helps. At first he glanced at all the umbrellas but quickly focused back on me and the job at hand. He was superb and gave me a fabulous feeling all the way. Luckily he rides so well, which saves a lot of time at the fences.”  
 
Ingrid Klimke also managed to finish today’s cross-country on her dressage score and was over the moon with Asha P’s performance today: “I was thrilled the mare rode so positively all the way round. She thoroughly enjoyed our round and so did I. The spectators are brilliant and they really carried us round the course. Asha is a super fast horse and she rode just as I tought she would.” 
 
Currently third is Michael Jung with his horse Highlighter. They too stayed within the optimum time and stayed on their dressage score. “I am super pleased with this young horse. He’s still a little green and I’ve brought him on slowly but today I was able to ride him a little faster to stay within the time and he presented himself beautifully in this difficult course.” 
 
Felix Etzel (GER) and Bandit are currently in fourth: “I am so happy we stayed without any jumping penalties in this technical course. Unfortunately, we didn’t quite make the optimum time. Bandit seemed a little taken aback by the atmosphere at first, but his concentration improved throughout the course. 
 
Dirk Schrade (GER) and Unteam de la Cense also stayed without any jumping faults and only received 1.2 time penalties. “The ground was surprisingly good after all that rain we had this morning. But the quality of the grounds in Luhmühlen has always been very excellent. My horse was fantastic to ride but for me it was important to finish this course safe and sound.” 
 
Equally happy with his horse’s performance is Yoshiaki Oiwa (JPN) with Bart L JRA. He is in sixth place after today’s cross-country. “So far my horse has only competed at smaller events last season and we haven’t been a team for long. Today he rode amazingly and I could not be more pleased. This horse is quite shy and I thought he might find the atmosphere a little troublesome but he was great!”
 
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Nobody came close to Japanese rider Kazuma Tomoto with Brookpark Vikenti (25.20) in today’s second half of the Longines CCI5*-L dressage class. He kept hold of his lead, ahead of tomorrow’s cross-country day. Tim Price and Ascona M (25.80) also remained in their position from yesterday. Frances Thierot Stutes (USA) moved into third with a great result of 28.80 points after today’s dressage. 
 
Frances Thieriot Stutes was elated after her test today, especially as it’s their first attempt at five-starlevel: “I am so happy about our fabulous dressage score! Chatwin is a German horse and has competed here as a five-year-old. It’s brilliant to know that he’s back competing here as an experienced horse. He is so special and I am very fortunate to ride such a lovely athlete.” 
 
Thoughts and comments about the Longines CCI5*-L cross-country course 
Andreas Dibowski: “In my view, the course is very competitive, with a great selection of technical questions. Especially the water complexes require concentration and precise riding. Avedon is on top form and I am looking forward to taking him round this course tomorrow. The ground has been prepared beautifully, so it should be great to ride in front of the home crowd.”  
Frankie Thieriot Stutes: “I’ve never ridden at five-star-level, so facing so many technical questions is new for me. It requires obedient horses. Chatwin is naturally fast, and I think the course suits us. I think we will have fun going round.”  
Zara Tindall: “I really like the cross-country course here in Luhmühlen. I think it’s been built very well and because the time is going to be tough to make, it’s going to be exciting to see how close we can get. The last few fences and the skinnies require concentration from horses and riders, so we will need to keep on our toes not top risk any run outs.” 

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With the best dressage score of the morning, Julia Krajewski (GER) and Samourai du Thot took the lead in the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy (24.70). Ingrid Klimke (GER) with SAP Asha P (24.8) and Michael Jung with Creevagh Cooley (25.6) currently rank second and third, respectively.

The second day of dressage in the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy showed sport at the highest level in front of the many spectators. Julia Krajewski (GER) and Ingrid Klimke (GER) were able to secure fantastic starting positions for tomorrow's cross-country day with their performances this morning. Julia Krajewski said that “Sam was very relaxed during the last few days, but today he was a bit of a handful. Maybe I should have ridden him a second time yesterday, in order to be able to ride out the highlights even more in the test today. Nevertheless, I'm very satisfied with the result and think it's good that the judges stayed true to their line throughout the entire competition.” 
 
Ingrid Klimke also secured an excellent starting position with second place before tomorrow's crosscountry day. With her 8-year-old mare SAP Asha P Klimke presented an expressive horse to the ground jury. “It's great how strong the mare's nerves were in this atmospheric dressage arena. She was really eager and highly motivated, while being relaxed at the same time. I was positively surprised, how well Asha managed to cope with the great Luhmühlen atmosphere.”
Michael Jung (GER), who was in the lead after the first day of dressage, has moved into third place with his mare Creevagh Cooley (25.6) and thus completes the German podium for the time being, before a demanding cross-country day in the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy tomorrow. 

Riders thoughts on the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy cross-country course  
Sandra Auffarth: “It’s a well-structured course with perfect ground. It contains some technical questions, such as the two corners in the stadium and the water complexes, where concentrated riding is required. I'm really looking forward to the cross country and believe that my horse is as fit as can be.” 
Julia Krajweski: “The course is more demanding than last year, absolutely worthy of a German Championship. Especially 5abc and the water complexes are very technical. I don't think it#ll be too easy to stay within the time as there are many questions during the course that require precise riding. Luckily Sam is a very fast horse with a good canter.” 
Sam Watson: “I think the course is nicely built. It’s a very positive course and should be fun to ride. From my point of view the two water complexes and the big tables in front of the last water are the biggest challenges.” 

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Seit 2007 werden im Rahmen des internationalen Vielseitigkeitsturniers in Luhmühlen ein Reiter und ein Pferd in die Hall of Fame des Vielseitigkeitssports berufen. In diesem Jahr wurde diese Ehre Marina Köhncke und Sundance Kid zuteil. (fn-press) 

1987 gewann Marina Köhncke, damals noch Loheit, mit dem Hannoveraner Sundance Kid, das allererste Bundeschampionat des deutschen Geländepferdes in Süseler Baum – der Auftakt zu einer „Bilderbuch-Karriere“, wie Antje Kerber in ihrer Laudatio beschrieb. Schon dreijährig hatten Züchter Uwe Ropers aus Drochtersen und sein erster Ausbilder Willi Koppermann erkannt, dass in dem Sohn des Halbblüters Smaragd (MV: Eisenherz) ein ganz besonderes Pferd heranwächst. Allerdings muss so ein Pferd auch in die richtigen Hände kommen und die waren mit Marina Loheit aus Radbruch und ihrer Familie gefunden. Bereits in ihrer Jugend machte Marina Loheit ihren Konkurrenten das Leben schwer. „Wir wussten, wenn Marina mit ihrem Pony Dulcinea startet, geht es für uns nur darum, wer Zweiter wird“, erinnerte Antje Kerber und ergänzte mit einem Schmunzeln. „Es sei denn, es war ein Graben im Kurs. Denn Gräben mochte Dulcinea nicht.“ 
Auf Dulcinea folgte El Extranjero, mit dem Marina Loheit zweimal an JuniorenEuropameisterschaften teilnahm. Der Durchbruch an die internationale Spitze gelang dann mit Sundance Kid. 1989 wurde das Paar Deutscher Meister und Mannschaftseuropameister der Jungen Reiter und gehörten bereits ein Jahr später zur deutschen Mannschaft bei den ersten Weltreiterspielen in Stockholm. Einzeln werden sie dort Siebte, im Team gewinnen sie die Bronzemedaille. 1993 ging für die ehemalige Pony-Meldereiterin des Luhmühlener Turniers ein Traum in Erfüllung: Sie wird Deutsche Meisterin mit Sundance Kid und belegt als erste Deutsche Platz eins der FEI-Weltrangliste. „Es gab Stimmen, die sie als deutsche Antwort auf die britischen Topreiterinnen Ginny Leng und Lucinda Green bezeichneten, ein größeres Kompliment gab es damals nicht“, sagte Kerber. Sundance Kid verabschiedete sich 1996 mit einem vierten Platz in einer S-Prüfung in Rodderberg von der Vielseitigkeit und startete eine zweite Karriere als Dressurpferd. 1999 feierte er seinen letzten sportlichen Erfolg in einer MDressur mit Bine Schulz im Sattel. „Sundance Kid war ein Pferd mit einem Löwenherz, einer wunderbaren Bergaufgaloppade und dem unbedingten Willen, jederzeit und in jeder Disziplin für seinen Reiter das Beste zu geben“, so Kerber. 
Marina Köhncke setzte ihre Karriere mit anderen Pferden fort. 1993 wurde sie mit Arapaima Vierte mit dem deutschen Team bei den Europameisterschaften in Achselschwang, gewann 1998 DM-Silber mit Sir Toby und ging mit Böttchers Longchamps sowohl bei den WM in Pratoni del Vivaro 1998 als auch bei den Olympischen Spielen 2000 an den Start. Zudem verhalf sie in Sydney mit Sir Toby dem deutschen Team zu Platz vier. 
2001 verlagerten sich dann die Prioritäten. Für Marina Köhncke, inzwischen verheiratet und im schleswig-holsteinischen Badendorf zuhause, wurden Familie und Kinder zum Mittelpunkt. Den Pferden blieb sie – inmitten einer Züchterfamilie – dennoch weiter treu. 2004 kehrte sie dank der Holsteiner Stute Calma Schelly nicht nur in den Sport, sondern in den Spitzensport zurück. 2009 gewannen die beiden die Weltcupprüfung in Malmö, starteten 2010 in Burghley und wurden ein Jahr später in Badminton Neunte. Das bislang letzte Pferd, das Marina Köhncke selbst bis auf Drei-Sterne-Niveau ausgebildet hat, ist der Holsteiner Let’s Dance, der mittlerweile mit ihrer Auszubildenden Kari Ingrid Gunzenhäuser erfolgreich im Junge-ReiterSport unterwegs und aus eigener Zucht stammt. Ebenso wie der Clarimo-Sohn Costbar, mit dem Marina Köhncke 2017 das Bundeschampionat in Warendorf gewinnt – 30 Jahre nach ihrem ersten großen Erfolg mit Sundance Kid. „Marina Köhncke ist als Stilistin im Sattel bis heute ein herausragendes Vorbild für die nächste Generation“, schloss Antje Kerber ihre Rede. (Uta Helkenberg / fn Press)

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The Japanese rider Kazuma Tomoto was dominating the dressage of the Longines CCI5*-L on day one of the Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials with his horse Brookpark Vikenti (25.20). He is currently followed by Tim Price (NZL) with Ascona M (25.80) and Alexander Bragg (GBR) with Zagreb (29.70).

The leading Japanese rider was over the moon after his performance this afternoon. “I can’t believe we took the lead today. This morning my horse was slightly tense, so I tried to make her feel as relaxed possible. The horse is naturally a very good mover, so my plan worked out!” 
 
Time Price was equally happy with his mare Ascona M: “I am very glad my horse was performing the way she did today. I didn’t want to risk too much and she could have been a little more uphill. But she was concentrating on the job so I am very pleased.”

Thoughts on the Longines CCI5*-L Cross Country  
Kazuma Tomoto: “I think it‘s a typical CCI5*-L course. There are many technical questions and a lot of turns along the course which require well ridden horses. However, the fences are not too big and I am looking forward to riding my naturally fast horse round this beautiful course.”
Andreas Ostholt: “The cross-country course is not what you would call ‘old school’ with plenty of big and wide jumps. There are a number of technical questions, which require concentration from riders and horses. Especially the water complexes are demanding a lot of foresight and concentrated riding. However, all fences have been built with clear questions, which makes this a very fair course.”
Tim Price: “It’s a technical course with plenty of questions and variety. The grounds have been beautifully prepared, providing the best possible basis for this exciting course. Staying within the optimum time however, might be challenging.”  

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Michael Jung has taken the lead in the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy after a strong dressage test this morning in Luhmühlen. Jung secured his lead with just 25.60 points on his 11 year old mare Creevagh Cooley in front of Felix Etzel (GER) on Bandit (27.60) in second place and Michi’s very own second horse Highlighter (28.30) in third place.

Jung showed his appreciation for his horse after his dressage test, which was fresh and with a lot of expression earlier this morning. “I have only been riding this mare a few weeks now and I am more than happy with her performance today. She was extremely easy to ride and I believe to have a really special horse with a bright future.” 
Hans Melzer, Germany’s Team Trainer, noted the high standard in this year’s dressage phase: “The atmosphere is quite electric in the arena but all German horses presented themselves very well this morning.” 

First comments on the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy cross-country course
Hans Melzer: “I believe this year’s course is more demanding in comparison to last year. However, at the end of the track, there are less downhill tracks, which should be more comfortable for the horses.”

Michael Jung: “I really like this year’s course. I think the Meßmer water complex could be tricky for some horses but I’m looking forward to riding the course on Saturday in front of the crowd here in Luhmühlen.” 
 
Livestream 

Horse & Country is showing the entire Longines CCI5*-L from Thursday through to Sunday. A live stream is available on luhmuehlen.de. Further information can be found on tgl.luhmuehlen.de. 

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The first vet inspection in this year’s Longines CCI5*-L competition has kicked off Luhmühlen 2019. Not only the horses were turned-out beautifully but the riders were looking rather dashing too. 

All horses presented to the ground jury were given the desired “accepted” and are therefore declared fit to compete in this year’s Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials. Amongst the many international competitors, German riders Andreas Dibowski (FRH Butts Avedon) and Andreas Ostholt (Corvette 31) are going to present themselves in front of the home crowd: “I always plan my season so I can ride at least one of my horses in the big event here in Luhmühlen. Avedon feels super fit at the moment, and I hope to prove myself right for choosing to compete in the five-star competition”, says Andreas Dibowski.

Tomorrow morning will start at 9.00 am with the first part of the CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy dressage test. Guinea pig is Miriam Engel (GER) with Bonita Bella. At 2.15pm the Longines CCI5*-L is going to be kicked off by guinea pig Kai Rüder (GER) with Colani Sunrise.

Livestream

Horse & Country is showing the entire Longines CCI5*-L from Thursday through to Sunday. A live stream is available on luhmuehlen.de. Further information can be found on tgl.luhmuehlen.de.

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