Mega Score for Semmieke Rothenberger and Farrington in 3 Freestyle*

“I really didn’t expect this, to leave the arena as the winner on both days in such a strong field. I’m just super, super happy,” said Semmieke Rothenberger after her victory in the freestyle to music. The German rider delivered an impressive performance, leaving a strong impression on the judges with her test. Her freestyle was rewarded with a mega score of 79.235%.

The entire podium was filled with riders who had all recently made the transition from U25 to Grand Prix, yet they have already managed to establish themselves at the highest level.

From Juniors to Grand Prix
Second place went to Germany’s Anna Schölermann, who made her international Grand Prix debut with her U25 European Championship horse, Bon Scolari (by Bon Bravour). Her freestyle earned her 72.470%. The Dutch rider Rowena Weggelaar followed closely behind, securing third place with Don Quichot (by United) on a score of 72.340%. A fun fact: Rowena has been competing with Don Quichot since her Junior years, making their journey to Grand Prix even more special.

Unbeatable in the Freestyle
With a significant lead, victory went to Semmieke and her 15-year-old Farrington (by Jazz). “I have always believed in this horse, and at home, I can already feel what is possible. I’m incredibly happy that we were able to start the season like this.” Luckily, Semmieke also had the chance to enjoy the ride. “I really had so much fun out there. He’s like a Ferrari, he just takes you with him, and it’s such an amazing feeling when a horse wants to work for you like that. The small mistakes we had today were simply because he wants to go so much. That willingness is something truly special about him,” she praised her ‘Ferrie.’ It wasn’t the first time Farrington had performed this freestyle; he had already won with it in Balve and Peelbergen. “So far, he’s been unbeatable in the freestyle,” Semmieke laughed, looking ahead to the rest of the season with excitement.

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