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The next thrilling equestrian sports spectacle following the festive Christmas holidays is just around the corner. Mechelen is set to host a convergence of three prestigious FEI World Cup events, promising a showcase of elite equestrian talent that will captivate audiences worldwide. As anticipation builds, the beautifully adorned arena eagerly awaits the arrival of the first riders, heralding the commencement of this enthralling affair.

With the arena adorned in festive decor, anticipation grows for these captivating competitions. Are you eagerly looking forward to this month’s schedules for these esteemed events in Mechelen? Here’s the schedule for the upcoming event.

Upcoming events and excitement at Mechelen

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Recently, FEI.tv shared a post on Instagram pulling off the curtains from the schedule for the Jumping, Driving, and Dressage events in Mechelen. The caption reads, “Get ready for an exhilarating week ahead, following the joyous Christmas celebrations with our cherished family! Get your calendars out and mark down the key dates of the week unfolding in the beautiful arena in Mechelen 🇧🇪!” The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2023-2094 will launch with the KBC Bank & Verzekering Int. jumping competition (1.50m) on December 28 at 19:50. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup (1.60m) follows on December 30 at 14:50 CET.

 

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Turning to the FEI Driving World Cup 2023-2024 in Mechelen, taking place on December 29 and 30. There will be two competitions – the FEI Dressage World Cup 2023-2024 in Mechelen presents the Grand Prix and Freestyle events on December 28 and 29. Moreover, the FEI Jumping Ponies Trophy 2023 Final in Mechelen will take place from December 27 to 30. A number of events are scheduled such as Cavalor – Table C (1.30m), TAO – Table A with jump-off, and BHV Final over Two Rounds. Have you heard the name of last year’s FEI Dressage winner?

A stellar performance at the FEI World Cup Championships 2022

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Vamos Amigos and Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour not only brought home the team dressage gold medal for Denmark at last year’s FEI Dressage World Championships in Herning but also picked up a well-deserved personal prize.

Her outstanding display of the Grand Prix test, with a personal best score of 81.864%, catapulted Denmark to victory ahead of Great Britain and defending champs Germany. This outstanding ride from Laudrup-Dufour helped Denmark capture its first-ever world team title in an Olympic qualifier on home turf

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At the event, top nations were in hot competition. Silver was won by Great Britain with Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Fry’s immaculate performance, while German Isabell Werth took bronze.

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