Wendy de Fontaine and Isabell Werth were in a league of their own today in the CDI5* Grand Prix at the Hamburg Derby. With a sensational performance and a score of 81.043 per cent, the SEZUAN daughter, bred by Kurt Gosmer, won the Hamburg Grand Prix. Isabell Werth and her Wendy, who is in absolutely top form, were in a league of their own and won the competition by a clear margin over the rest of the field. www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de

Carina Harnisch and her horse ‘Shelly’ finished third in the CDI4* Special in Mannheim. The eleven-year-old DSP gelding, bred by Enrico Schöbel, shone at the Maimarkt Tournament with two commanding rounds and, following a strong performance in the Grand Prix, secured third place in today’s Grand Prix Special. In the saddle was his trainer and owner, Carina Harnisch. www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de

In the Grand Prix of the CDI4* Tour, Carina Harnisch and DSP Sheldon Cooper secured fifth place. The eleven-year-old son of SEZUAN (breeder: Enrico Schöbel) and his trainer Carina Harnisch have been impressing for months with consistently good form, as was the case at the Maimarkt Tournament in Mannheim. The harmonious pair finished the Grand Prix in fifth place with a confident round. www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de

In the Saarland Grand Prix, an Inter I freestyle at the 16th Saarlouis Dressage Festival, two SEZUAN offspring took second and third place. Sezciano Forte, bred by Mag. Astrid Artner, scored 74.208 per cent under his rider Mathilde Koefoed-Nielsen (DEN) and finished second, having already taken third place in the St. Georges. The newcomer Señor, owned by us, followed behind with Kristine Möller-Engel (LUX) and a score of 73.542 per cent. Archivfoto: Dill

With an impressive performance, Señor secured a fantastic third place in his very first Inter I freestyle. The now eight-year-old son of our SEZUAN, bred by Manfred and Ute Täuber, scored 81 per cent in the B-mark and over 73.5 per cent overall under his rider Kristina Möller-Engel/LUX. Archive photo: Emile Mentz

One of the very first places in the Louisdor Prize final was secured by Szechuan, a son of SEZUAN. At Horses & Dreams in Hagen a.T.W./GER, the Oldenburg horse, bred by Günter Achterkamp and ridden by his trainer Dr Annabel Frenzen, scored over 71 per cent in the Young Horse Grand Prix, finishing second in a highly competitive field – a result that secures direct qualification for Frankfurt. Photo: www.Sportfotos-Lafrentz.de

Szechuan, bred by Günter Achterkamp, continued his winning streak at Horses & Dreams in Hagen a.T.W./GER, finishing sixth in the Inter II. Under his trainer Dr. Annabel Frenzen, the now ten-year-old Oldenburg son of SEZUAN already achieved victories and placings at Grand Prix level last season – and has now set his sights on qualifying for the prestigious Louisdor Prize, which is on the programme on the final day in Hagen alongside the Short Grand Prix. Photo: www.Sportfotos-

Señor, a son of SEZUAN bred by Ute and Manfred Täuber, placed in his very first start in a St. Georges class – thereby continuing his winning streak from last year in young horse S-level dressage. Señor was ridden by Kristina Möller-Engel (Luxembourg) at the 16th Saarlouis Dressage Festival. Foto: Digishots

Another placing straight away in a novice (A) dressage horse competition for Silvano, the son of SILVANO whom we bred ourselves. At the 16th Saarlouis Dressage Festival, the five-year-old Oldenburg, who is out of Burg-Pokal finalist Uno Donna Unique, finished fourth under his trainer Kristine Möller-Engel/LUX. On his debut in an L-level dressage test, Silvano immediately took third place with a score of 7.44. Foto: privat