Budapest is buzzing with show jumping excitement this week as it hosts the CSIO 3*-W, a leg of the Longines EEF Series. The Hungarian public enjoyed a home victory on Wednesday in the 1.45m speed class, which is ranked in the Longines World Ranking.
Gábor Szabó, 35, triumphed aboard the gelding Genius Conference, who had already secured four victories since January. The pair crossed the finish line in 64.62 seconds, adding their name to the list of winners of a highly selective competition where 23 out of 76 entered pairs achieved a clear round.
Edouard Schmitz (Switzerland) completes the podium, just eight tenths behind, partnered with Dillen 111. Slovakian Kirsten Katarina Packova, riding Donnerlittchen 70, finishes third.
This home victory further solidifies the impressive run of the Hungarian rider and his equine partner, renowned for their increasing competitiveness in international competitions. The CSIO 3*-W in Budapest continues with its events broadcast live on ClipMyHorse.tv.