Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by adminahb
Maj-Jonna Ziebell and Creed 5. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom October Festival.
Strzegom, 9 October 2026 — The second day of Strzegom October Festival was marked by another series of dressage tests. At the Morawa Hippodrome, where riders from 22 countries are competing, the leaders of several more international classes have emerged. The margins at the top of the standings are narrow, while Polish combinations hold strong fourth-place positions in two classes.
Two riders tied on penalties in the CCI4*-S
The competition in the CCI4*-S is particularly close, with two German riders finishing the dressage phase on exactly the same score. Maj-Jonna Ziebell and Creed 5, as well as Johanna Marloh and Crazy Carlotta, both completed the opening phase on 27.6 penalties. Fellow German rider Nina Schultes and Grand Prix IWest sits in third place on 29.9 penalties.
Clara Gretha Konopka leads the CCIY3*-L
In the CCIY3*-L, Germany’s Clara Gretha Konopka and Kissing Queen produced the best dressage score of 26.5 penalties. Belgium’s Julie Geurts and Champagne Pia Z are second on 27.3, while Germany’s Iliane Hannalisa Hein and Akeby’s Quemiro Silla hold third place on 28.2 penalties.
Antonia Baumgart takes the lead in the CCI3*-S
In the CCI3*-S, Germany’s Antonia Baumgart and Lamango took the lead after dressage with 27.7 penalties. Fellow German rider Christoph Wahler and Steppke 25 is second on 28.3, while Andreas Ostholt and Hey Lucky Stan FBW occupy third place with 30.8 penalties.
Just 0.6 penalties separate the top two combinations, leaving the battle for the lead wide open ahead of the next phases.
Anna Katharina Thomasmeyer dominates the CCIP2*-L
Germany’s Anna Katharina Thomasmeyer dominated the dressage phase of the CCIP2*-L, taking the top two places with different ponies. Riding Maximus von Ephesos P, she scored 33.3 penalties, while her second ride, Schwuppdiwupp, finished on 35.3 penalties. The Netherlands’ Xanna Everaers and Zucchero hold third place with 36.3 penalties.
Malin Hansen-Hotopp leads the CCI2*-S
In the CCI2*-S, Germany’s Malin Hansen-Hotopp and Datt Fliewatueuet delivered the best dressage performance, taking the lead on 25.7 penalties. Christoph Wahler and Mary Poppins W are second on 27.3, while Malin Hansen-Hotopp also holds third place with Margaretha, finishing on 27.3 penalties.
Sven Lux leads the CCI1*-Intro, with Paweł Warszawski fourth
In the CCI1*-Intro, Germany’s Sven Lux and Kim La Sina produced the leading dressage score of 23.2 penalties. Great Britain’s Tom Woodward and Perseverance Glamborghini Gold Z are second on 28.5, followed by Christoph Wahler and Lavinnia in third on 29.8 penalties.
Poland’s Paweł Warszawski and Montana White hold fourth place with 30.1 penalties. Just 0.3 penalties behind third place, the Polish combination remains firmly in contention for a podium finish in the remaining phases.
An exciting weekend of eventing ahead
Two days of competition in Strzegom are now behind us, but the most important decisions are still to come. On Saturday and Sunday, riders will tackle demanding cross-country courses and show jumping tracks that will determine the final standings in each class. With such narrow margins after dressage, even the smallest mistake could change the order at the top.
The weekend will also feature the Polish Eventing Cup Final and the final standings of two season-long series – the DCU Strzegom Tour and the Strzegom Rising Stars Tour. The battle in the DCU Strzegom Tour promises to be particularly exciting, with a total prize fund of €10,000 at stake.
Strzegom October Festival continues until Sunday, 11 October, bringing the 2026 international eventing season at the Morawa Hippodrome to a close.
Live results are available online:
https://www.eventing.strzegomhorsetrials.pl/.