PRESS KIT 2014/15

CDI-W STOCKHOLM (SWE) 28-30 November 2014

Content All the information about the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ 2014/2015 is available HERE.

Season preview by Louise Parkes ...... page 4

Presentation of Reem Acra ...... page 6

Simplified rules ...... page 9

Understanding Dressage ...... page 12

The calendar ...... page 14

Competition timetable ...... page 17

FEI TV broadcast timetable ...... page 18

The participants ...... page 18

The officials ...... page 21

Results from CDI-W Stuttgart (GER) ...... page 22

Results from CDI-W Lyon (FRA) ...... page 23

Results from CDI-W Odense (DEN) ...... page 24

News ...... page 24

Standings ...... page 24

The history ...... page 25

FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions ...... page 32

Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage online ...... page 34

Contact ...... page 35 • Organisers • FEI • FEI broadcast coordination

Cover page photo caption: Great Britain’s and the 12- year gelding Valegro were crowned the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions 2014 for the first time in their career. © Arnd Bronkhorst/FEI

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The dancing horses head for a sparkling showdown in Las Vegas By Louise Parkes

There’s something about the prospect of a star-studded final in the entertainment capital of the world that adds extra spice to the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 season. Showbusiness is at the beating heart of Las Vegas, USA, and when you combine that with the sponsorship of a New York fashionista and the most attention-seeking horse-and-rider combinations on the planet then you have a mouth- watering recipe.

The sport of Dressage has undergone a tidal wave of change in recent years, due in no small way to the introduction of Freestyle which allows competitors and their horses to highlight their unique talents and strengths as they perform, accompanied by a specially-selected musical score, in front of adoring audiences. The judges decide the results, but spectators have their own firm favourites, and as the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League wends its way through nine qualifying rounds before the Final in April 2015, fans are guaranteed some classic sporting moments.

Dutch riders hold the record for the greatest number of title victories, with 12 in total since 1986, and nine of those were achieved by the woman who is largely responsible for leading the sport to where it is today. Partnering the legendary Bonfire, and later Salinero, turned a previously ultra-conservative discipline into a fascinating and highly entertaining sporting spectacle that began to appeal to a whole new fan-base during her 13-year winning spree between 1995 and 2008.

Her Dutch colleague, , then raised the sport to a whole new level during his short career with when he lifted the trophy in 2010. This horse, with his mesmerising power and extravagant movement, became an overnight sensation following his medal-winning appearances at the FEI European Championships in Windsor, Great Britain the previous year. And one of the most longed-for moments in the story of this latest season is a possible showdown between the black stallion, ridden by Germany’s Matthias Alexander Rath, and the British duo who have taken the sport by storm over the last two years.

Defending Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ champions, Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, have set the Dressage world on fire since emerging to take double-gold at the 2012 . They have a magical quality, and their public appeal is second to none. They currently hold all the Dressage titles on offer in the sport, having proved untouchable at last summer’s FEI European Championships, at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2014 and at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy.

However when they came up against Rath and Totilas at (GER) last June, it was the German pair who came out on top. So with Rath determined to bring his great horse to this season’s Final, it seems the stage may be set for an almighty battle under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

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Photo caption: The “I’m Couture” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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Presentation of Reem Acra www.reemacra.com

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Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of what looks and feels beautiful. Interlaced with her sense of luxury, her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic. The ready-to-wear and bridal collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele, including personalities, royalty and style-setting women from all over the world.

In 1997, Acra launched her fashion business with a bridal collection that quickly became recognized for its elegance and impeccable designs. This success led to the introduction of the Reem Acra prêt-a-porter collection six years later. Similar to its bridal counterpart, the collection features meticulously constructed designs ranging from understated chic to ornate. It is distinctly modern but marked by rich color, lush fabrics, playful patterns and flawless construction.

While attending the American University of Beirut, Acra was discovered by a fashion editor. Captivated by the lavishly embroidered silk organza gown that was made by Acra from her mother’s dining room tablecloth and worn to a party, the editor instantly offered to host a fashion show for Acra that took place ten days later. Following the serendipitous encounter, Acra studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and its Paris counterpart at Esmod.

After a short stint as an interior designer, Acra returned to her fashion roots while working in Hong Kong and New York. A style-setting friend wore Acra’s first bridal design to her society wedding, sparking international interest for the designer and Reem Acra Bridal was born. The gowns became renowned for transforming classic bridal designs through the finest silks, intricate beading and exquisite embroidery.

Celebrated for her ability to match a look to a woman’s personality, Acra has dressed global icons of style for weddings, red carpet appearances and awards ceremonies. Her following includes established stars like , , , Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria; up-and-coming starlets like Kristen Stewart and ; as well as royal families around the world.

Acra’s prêt-a-porter and bridal collections are carried by some of the world's most exclusive retailers. These stores include; Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue in the United States, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue and Harvey Nichols in the Middle East. Her designs are also available at top specialty retailers across the world in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Istanbul, Egypt, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Singapore.

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Simplified rules The FEI World Cup™ Dressage is a series of competitions at FEI Grand Prix level, comprising qualifying events (CDI-W) and a Final.

The FEI has established four Leagues: • the Western European League. The title sponsor of the Western European League is the New York-based fashion designer Reem Acra and the League is referred to as the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage. • the Central European League; • the North American League; • and the Pacific League (Australia and New Zealand).

(click on the links to see the specific qualification procedures and guidelines for the North American and Pacific Leagues as approved by the FEI Bureau. The rules for the Western and Central European Leagues are included in the general FEI World Cup™ Dressage rules, click here).

In any League, an athlete/horse combination may only start in six qualifying events. The four best results obtained in the qualifying events will count. In order to qualify for the Final or a League Final an athlete/horse combination must have started at least two times in the Freestyle to Music at a CDI-W.

At each qualifying event, the FEI Grand Prix Test serves as the qualifying test to the FEI Freestyle to Music, which is the competition in which FEI World Cup™ Dressage points are earned. The Grand Prix Test and the Freestyle to Music Test are held on two consecutive days.

In the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifiers, the number of competitors/horses to take part in the Freestyle to Music is limited to the 15 best combinations in the qualifying Grand Prix Test at the event, plus those who tie for the 15th place.

In the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, all participants who finish the Grand Prix with at least 58% (FEI Rules for Dressage Events, article 422.3.1) will continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle.

The starting order in the competitions is determined by a draw.

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The points in the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle are awarded as follows:

1st 20 pts 9th 8 pts 2nd 17 pts 10th 7 pts 3rd 15 pts 11th 6 pts 4th 13 pts 12th 5 pts 5th 12 pts 13th 4 pts 6th 11 pts 14th 3 pts 7th 10 pts 15th 2 pts 8th 9 pts (in case of a tie for 15th place, 2 pts for each) FINAL The minimum qualification criteria for all finalist combinations are as follows:

• Having scored at least 68% in the Freestyle to Music in a FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifying event (CDI-W) on two different occasions

• Having scored at least 68% in a Grand Prix Freestyle to Music in a CDI3/4/5*/CDIO on two different occasions, for athletes not belonging to one of the recognised Leagues.

In the Final, a maximum of 18 athletes/horses may participate:

Western European League 9 Central European League 2 Pacific League 1 North America 2 South America/Asia 1 Title-Defender 1 FEI extra starting places max 2 Total: max 18

A maximum of three athlete/horse combinations per country will be allowed to participate in the Final.

The title defender is automatically qualified with a horse of his/her choice with which, however, he/she must have competed in the Freestyle to Music at least at two FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifiers of the particular season. The Title defender will however not earn World Cup standings points for his/her starts.

The complete FEI World Cup™ Dressage rules for the 2014/2015 season are available HERE.

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Photo caption: The ”I’m Taken” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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Understanding Dressage What is Dressage The object of Dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a result, the horse becomes calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, achieving perfect understanding with the human athlete.

These qualities are demonstrated by the freedom and regularity of the paces; the harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; the lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, originating from a lively impulsion; and the acceptance of the bit, with submissiveness/thoroughness without any tension or resistance.

The test Dressage competitions consist of different tests of varying levels of difficulty which assess to what degree the horse possesses these qualities.

Essentially a Dressage test is a series of movements or ‘figures’ to be performed by memory and in a specific order within a fenced, flat, rectangular arena (60m x 20m).

Each movement is scored depending on the accuracy of its execution. These scores are noted during the performance, on the following scale: 10 excellent; 9 very good; 8 good; 7 fairly good; 6 satisfactory; 5 sufficient; 4 insufficient; 3 fairly bad; 2 bad; 1 very bad; 0 not executed. Half-marks can also be awarded to ensure a more precise score.

On completion of the performance the athlete will also be awarded collective marks, again from zero to 10 and based on further criteria such as paces, impulsion, submission, the athlete's position and seat, and the correctness and effect of the aids. In the case of certain particularly difficult movements, a coefficient is added.

As athletes progress, the level of test they will attempt to perform becomes increasing difficult. Grand Prix Level represents the most difficult of the FEI Dressage tests.

The judges The athlete’s success will be evaluated by a panel of judges who also assess the horse’s willingness to perform and the degree of affinity between rider and horse.

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“We’re looking for exciting, expressive Dressage,” says Stephen Clarke, FEI 5* judge from Great Britain, “but with the horse completely in harmony with the rider. The energy, so beautiful to watch, comes from impulsion as opposed to tension.”

The horse thus gives the impression of doing, of its own accord, what is required.

At Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifiers the Ground Jury is composed of five FEI judges, with seven judges at the Final. In order that the judge is able to concentrate fully on watching the test, each judge is assisted by a secretary or ‘scribe’. The role of the scribe is to note the scores exactly as dictated by the judge during the performance without making comments or interruptions.

The scribe notes the marks per movement as awarded by the judge and may also be asked to do the same for any remarks the judge may make. Remarks, stating the reason for the judgment are strongly recommended, particularly when giving marks of five and below.

Following the performance, each judge gives his collective marks and signs the sheet. The sheets from each of the judges then pass into the hands of the scorers. The marks are multiplied by the corresponding coefficients, where applicable, and then totalled. Penalty points for errors in the execution of the test are deducted on each judge's sheet and the total scores from each judge are then converted to percentages.

At the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final a Judges Supervisory Panel (JSP) ensures there are neither definite technical mistakes nor mathematical errors overlooked by the judges.

The scores The total score for the overall classification is obtained by adding the total points on each of the judges' sheets. These results are then published separately and provisionally in addition to the overall total. For example: 1) Percentage per judge E= 69.990%, H=70.333%, C=70.205% M=71.120%, B= 69.660%; 2) Final percentage: 70.261%.

All results must be published in percentages with numbers to three places after the decimal point. A copy of the judge’s sheets is then available to the athletes.

Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifiers and Final The Reem Acra FEI World Cup ™ Dressage qualifiers and Final consist of the FEI Grand Prix Test and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle to Music Test.

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In the qualifiers the best 15 participants after the Grand Prix continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle. In the Final all participants who finish the Grand Prix with at least 58 percent continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle. The final classification in both cases is determined by the placing in the Freestyle.

“You can relate the Freestyle to Music to ice-skating,” says Stephen Clarke, “The rider has chosen and developed the music to suit the horse. This music should enhance the performance. We’re looking for a show of originality in choreography. The rider must obviously show the compulsory movements but can go beyond that to create sequences that create a higher degree of difficulty. He should interpret the music in a way that moves the general public.”

Additional information can be found in the FEI Rules for Dressage Events, 25th edition, effective 1 January 2014, available at this LINK.

The calendar Western European League

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Central European League

North American League

Asia Pacific League

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Competition timetable

Odense (DEN) Show dates Grand Prix Grand Prix Freestyle to Music 16 - 19 October 2014 Saturday, 18 October 2014 Sunday, 19 October 2014 11.30 CEST 14.30 CEST

Lyon (FRA) 29 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 Thursday, 30 October 2014 Friday, 31 October 2014 8.00 CET 19.15 CET

Stuttgart (GER) 19 - 23 November Friday, 21 November 2014 Saturday, 22 November 2014 11.00 CET 2014 15.15 CET

Stockholm (SWE) 28 – 30 November Saturday, 29 November Sunday, 30 November 2014 2014 2014 13.00 CET 9.00 CET

London Olympia (GBR) 16 - 22 December Tuesday, 16 December 2014 Wednesday, 17 Dec 2014 2014 19.15 GMT 20.00 GMT

Amsterdam (NED) 29 January – Friday, 30 January 2014 Saturday, 31 January 2014 1 February 2015 11.00 CET 12.30 CET

Neumünster (GER) 12 - 15 Feb 2015 Saturday, 14 February 2014 Sunday, 15 February 2014 8.00 CET (TBC) 9.55 CET (TBC)

Gothenburg (SWE) 26 February – Friday, 27 February 2015 Saturday, 28 February 1 March 2015 Afternoon (TBC) 17.00 CET (TBC)

's-Hertogenbosch (NED) 12 - 15 March 2015 Friday, 13 March 2015 Saturday, 14 March 2015 Afternoon (TBC) 14.00 CET (TBC)

FINAL Las Vegas (USA), 15 - 19 April 2015

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Broadcast timetable for CDI-W Stockholm (SWE) The Grand Prix Freestyle to Music will be broadcast LIVE on FEI TV, the FEI’s official online video platform, at 13.05 (local time in Sweden, GMT+1) on Sunday, 30 November. The participants Seventeen (17) athletes from eight nations – Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, , Russian Federation and Sweden – will take part in the fourth Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifier of the 2014/2015 season at Stockholm (SWE). To check the riders’ biographies, please visit the FEI biography database here.

Belgium (BEL)

RIDERS HORSES

JORISSEN, Philip LE BEAU

VAN ORSHAEGEN, Mario WILCO V

Denmark (DEN)

RIDERS HORSES

SKOV, Allan VOLSTRUPGAARDS CASSIOPEIA

Estonia (EST)

RIDERS HORSES

ELLERMANN, Dina LANDY S AKVARE

Finland (FIN)

RIDERS HORSES

PORTHAN-BRODDELL, Eevamaria SOLOS LACAN

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Germany (GER)

RIDERS HORSES

LÜTKEMEIER, Fabienne DIAMONDS FOREVER

ROTHENBERGER, Sönke FAVOURIT

Netherlands (NED)

RIDERS HORSES

MINDERHOUD, Hans Peter GLOCK'S FLIRT

Russian Federation (RUS)

RIDERS HORSES

AFRAMEEVA, Marina VOSK

DOROFEEVA, Tatiana KARTSEVO UPPERVILLE

Sweden (SWE)

RIDERS HORSES

FRIBERG, Paulinda DI LAPPONIA T

HAMILTON, Malin FLEETWOOD

HOGBERG, Jeanna DARCIA VH

KITTEL, Patrick TOY STORY

LARSSON, Jennie ZIRCOON SPRING FLOWER

TELDE, Minna SANTANA

VILHELMSON SILFVÉN, Tinne DON AURIELLO

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Photo caption: The ”I’m Breathtaking” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Officials CDI-W Stockholm (SWE), 29-30 November 2014 GROUND JURY

President: Gustaf Svalling (SWE) Member: Annette Fransén Iacobaéus (SWE) Member: Hans-Christian Matthiesen (DEN) Member: Jo Graham (GBR)

FOREIGN JUDGE: Liselotte Fore (USA)

CHIEF STEWARD: Kerstin Jäderlund (SWE)

Finals - Las Vegas (USA), 15-19 April 2015 GROUND JURY President: Lilo Fore (USA) Member: Stephen Clarke (GBR) Member: Francis Verbeek (NED) Member: Peter Holler (GER) Member: Isabelle Judet (FRA) Member: Annette Fransen-Iacobaeus (SWE) Member: Maria Schwennesen (AUS) Reserve 1: Hans-Christian Matthiesen (DEN) Reserve 2: Cara Whitham (CAN) Reserve 3: Maribel Alonso (MEX)

FOREIGN TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Freddy Leyman (BEL)

CHIEF STEWARD: Elisabeth Williams (USA)

JSP and APPEAL COMMITTEE TBC

The members of the Ground Jury for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2015 were selected by a blind draw conducted at the FEI’s headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) on 11 August 2014, based on an established long list. It was overseen by the FEI legal team. There can only be one judge per nation and a total of seven judges on the Ground Jury for the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final. The first names to be drawn – provided there is not more than one from any nation – are appointed to the Ground Jury.

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Results CDI-W Stuttgart (GER) 1. D'Agostino (Fabienne Lutkemeier) GER 80.600; 2. Unee BB (Jessica von Bredow-Werndl) GER 80.375; 3. Don Johnson FRH () GER 79.500; 4. Forward Looking () GER 79.475; 5. Kingsley Siro NOP (Danielle Heijkoop) NED 77.325; 6. Favourit (Sonke Rothenberger) GER 76.825; 7. Axis TSF (Terhi Stegars) FIN 76.350; 8. Smeyers Molberg (Marcela Krinke Susmelj) SUI 75.800; 9. Fabriano (Renate Voglsang) AUT 75.400; 10. Eres DL (Jeroen Devroe) BEL 73.050.

Full results: Grand Prix Freestyle Grand Prix

Photo caption: Fabienne Lutkemeier and D’Agostino headed a German whitewash at the third leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League in Stuttgart (GER). (FEI/Karl-Heinz Freiler)

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Results CDI-W Lyon (FRA) 1. Jerich Parzival () NED 80.300; 2. D'Agostino FRH (Fabienne Lutkemeier) GER 80.050; 3. Herzuf's Erbe () GER 79.325; 4. Kingsley Siro (Danielle Heijkoop) NED 78.450; 5. Deja (Patrik Kittel) SWE 77.850; 6. Jojo AZ (Agnete Kirk Thinggaard) DEN 77.400; 7. Fixdesign Eremo del Castegno (Valentina Truppa) ITA 77.375; 8. Silvano (Dorothee Schneider) GER 76.875; 9. Glock's Flirt () NED 75.875; 10. Painted Black (Morgan Barbancon) ESP 73.975; 11. Smeyers Molberg (Marela Krinke Susmelj) SUI 73.900; 12. Noble Dream Concept Sol (Marc Boblet) FRA 71.950; 13. Finckenstein TSF (Rikke Svane) DEN 70.900; 14. GB Cazzago C (Melanie Hofmann) SUI 70.675; 15. After You (Ludovic Henry) FRA 68.500.

Full results: Grand Prix Freestyle Grand Prix

Photo caption: Two-time series champions, Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and Jerich Parzival NOP, won the second leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League at Lyon, France. (FEI/Pierre Costabadie)

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Results CDI-W Odense (DEN) 1. Glock's Undercover NOP (Edward Gal) NED 88.625; 2. Jerich Parzival NOP (Adelinde Cornelissen) NED 84.300; 3. Don Johnson FRH (Isabell Werth) GER 80.275; 4. Herzruf's Erbe (Ulla Salzgeber) GER 79.400; 5. Glock's Flirt (Hans Peter Minderhoud) NED 77.425; 6. Jojo AZ (Agnete Kirk Thinggaard) DEN 74.975; 7. Favourit (Sonke Rothenberger) GER 74.750; 8. Uzzo (Patrick van der Meer) NED 71.700; 9. Darcia VH (Jeanna Hogberg) SWE 71.675; 10. Qui Vincit Dynamis (Fabienne Lutkeieier) GER 71.375; 11. Di Lapponia T (Paulinda Friberg) SWE 71.325; 12. Vitana V (Morgan Barbancon Mestre) ESP 70.975; 13. Broholm's Highlight (Jim Rasmussen) DEN 70.650; 14. Goerklintgaards Fanero (Lena Leschly Aamann) DEN 67.375; 15. Tobajo Pik Disney (Trude K. Hestengen) NOR 67.300.

Full results: Grand Prix Freestyle Grand Prix

Photo caption: The Netherlands’ Edward Gal steered Glock’s Undercover to victory in the opening leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League at Odense in Denmark. (FEI/Annette Boe Ostergaard)

News 22 Nov 2014 - Lutkemeier leads German whitewash at Stuttgart 1 Nov 2014 - The Dutch master, Parzival, reigns supreme for Cornelissen in Lyon 20 Oct 2014 - Gal wins Reem Acra opening leg at Odense

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Discipline: Dressage Ranking / Standing Name: Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Standings FEI World Cup Dressage League: Western European League (2014/15) Ranking / Standing Date: 24/11/2014 (include validated results from 16/10/2014 to 24/11/2014) Ranking / Standing No: 3

Rank Athlete NF 123456789ABCDE F G Points

1 Fabienne LÜTKEMEIER GER 7 17 20 44 2 Jessica VON BREDOW-WERNDL GER 17 20 37** 2 Adelinde CORNELISSEN NED 17 20 37 2 Agnete KIRK THINGGAARD DEN 11 11 15 37** 5 Valentina TRUPPA ITA 10 4 20 34** 6 Marcela KRINKE SUSMELJ SUI 6 9 17 32** 7 Isabell WERTH GER 15 15 30 8 Inna LOGUTENKOVA UKR 20 9 29** 9 Ulla SALZGEBER GER 13 15 28 10 Danielle HEIJKOOP NED 13 12 25 11 Morgan BARBANÇON MESTRE ESP 5 7 11 23** 12 Benjamin WERNDL GER 5 17 22** 12 Dorothee SCHNEIDER GER 9 13 22 12 Malin HAMILTON SWE 7 15 22** 15 Sönke ROTHENBERGER GER 10 11 21 16 Edward GAL NED 20 20 16 Hans Peter MINDERHOUD NED 12 8 20 18 Mary HANNA AUS 17 17** 18 Leonardo TIOZZO ITA 17 17** 20 Heimo KENDLBACHER AUT 4 12 16** 21 Uwe SCHWANZ GER 15 15** 21 Patrick Van Der MEER NED 9 6 15 23 Isabelle STEIDLE GER 13 13** 24 Patrick KITTEL SWE 12 12 24 Ester SOLDI ITA 12 12** 24 Elisabet EHRNROOTH FIN 12 12** 24 Christian SCHUMACH AUT 12 12** 28 Sonja GROSSAUER AUT 11 11** 28 Micol RUSTIGNOLI ITA 11 11** 30 Terhi STEGARS FIN 10 10 30 Marc Peter SPAHN BEL 10 10** 30 Anna SVANBERG SWE 10 10** 30 Per DUVEFELT SWE 10 10** 34 Matthias KEMPKES GER 9 9** 34 Kira KANERVA FIN 9 9** 36 Jeanna HOGBERG SWE 8 8

* not counting points ** including points earned in other leagues

1 Odense (DEN) 16-19 Oct 2014 2 Lyon (FRA) 29-31 Oct 2014 3 Stuttgart (GER) 19-23 Nov 2014 4 Stockholm (SWE) 28-30 Nov 2014 5 London Olympia (GBR) 16-17 Dec 2014 6 Amsterdam (NED) 30 Jan to 01 Feb 2015 7 Neumünster (GER) 12-15 Feb 2015 8 Göteborg (SWE) 26-28 Feb 2015 9 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) 12-15 Mar 2015 A Lipica (SLO) 23-25 May 2014 B Brno (CZE) 20-22 Jun 2014 C Czosnow (POL) 05-07 Sep 2014 D Devon PA (USA) 25-28 Sep 2014 E Tallinn (EST) 03-05 Oct 2014 F Kaposvár (HUN) 10-12 Oct 2014 G Sydney NSW (AUS) 23-26 Oct 2014

27/11/2014 16:52:36 Page 1 of 2 Discipline: Dressage Ranking / Standing Name: Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Standings FEI World Cup Dressage League: Western European League (2014/15) Ranking / Standing Date: 24/11/2014 (include validated results from 16/10/2014 to 24/11/2014) Ranking / Standing No: 3

Rank Athlete NF 123456789ABCDE F G Points

36 Renate VOGLSANG AUT 8 8 38 Jeroen DEVROE BEL 7 7 38 Michael BRAGDELL SWE 7 7** 40 Ulrike PRUNTHALLER AUT 6 6** 40 Paulinda FRIBERG SWE 6 6 42 Federica SCOLARI ITA 5 5** 42 Marc BOBLET FRA 5 5 42 Yassine RAHMOUNI MAR 5 5** 45 Jim RASMUSSEN DEN 4 4 45 Amanda HARTUNG AUT 4 4** 45 Rikke SVANE DEN 4 4 48 Juan Antonio JIMENEZ COBO ESP 3 3 48 Melanie HOFMANN SUI 3 3 48 Lena Leschly AAMANN DEN 3 3 51 Monica IEMI ITA 2 2** 51 Trude K. HESTENGEN NOR 2 2 51 Ludovic HENRY FRA 2 2 51 Simon MISSIAEN BEL 2 2 Kristy OATLEY AUS 0 0

* not counting points ** including points earned in other leagues

1 Odense (DEN) 16-19 Oct 2014 2 Lyon (FRA) 29-31 Oct 2014 3 Stuttgart (GER) 19-23 Nov 2014 4 Stockholm (SWE) 28-30 Nov 2014 5 London Olympia (GBR) 16-17 Dec 2014 6 Amsterdam (NED) 30 Jan to 01 Feb 2015 7 Neumünster (GER) 12-15 Feb 2015 8 Göteborg (SWE) 26-28 Feb 2015 9 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) 12-15 Mar 2015 A Lipica (SLO) 23-25 May 2014 B Brno (CZE) 20-22 Jun 2014 C Czosnow (POL) 05-07 Sep 2014 D Devon PA (USA) 25-28 Sep 2014 E Tallinn (EST) 03-05 Oct 2014 F Kaposvár (HUN) 10-12 Oct 2014 G Sydney NSW (AUS) 23-26 Oct 2014

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The history Introduction Discussions in dressage circles about the creation of a World Cup in that discipline began in the early eighties, following the success of the series in Jumping. The first serious meeting took place in 1982 in Paris and it was followed by a larger meeting in March 1983 in Dortmund (GER). The rules were established in December the following year.

Nashua, currently Nashuatec, one of the main brands for office equipment in Europe, became the newly created series’ sponsor and remained in place for five years. It was followed by the Swedish car manufacturer Volvo who supported the FEI World Cup™ Dressage until 1998. New York-based fashion designer Reem Acra became the title sponsor of the Western European League in 2010.

In the first season of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage, 1985/1986, 76 riders from 14 countries competed in at least one of the 14 European qualifying competitions. Ten combinations qualified for the Final. In addition, there was one rider from the USA and one from Canada. The first Final took place from 21 to 23 March 1986 in 's-Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands.

1986 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Anne-Grethe Jensen of Denmark on Marzog emerged as the first FEI World Cup™ Dressage champion having won both the qualifying Grand Prix test and the Grand Prix Freestyle to Music. Later in the year the combination went on to win the world championships in Cedar Valley, Canada. Christopher Bartle (GBR) on Wily Trout, Christine Stückelberger (SUI) on Rubelit von Unkenruf, and Ann- Kathrin Linsenhoff (FRG) on Vallauris took the next places.

1987 Essen (FRG) The second Final was held in the framework of the Equitana trade fair in Essen, in western Germany. This time the title went to Christine Stückelberger of Switzerland riding the Swiss-bred Gauguin de Lully. They were 77 points ahead of Anne-Grethe Jensen on Marzog in the Grand Prix and led by 3.2% in the Freestyle. George Theodorescu (FRG) put on a sparkling performance on Sunny Boy to finish third.

1988 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Christine Stückelberger (SUI) and Gaugin de Lully repeating their victory from the previous year. Cindy lshoy of Canada, riding Dynasty, was second, the highest North American placing before 2003.

1989 Gothenburg (SWE) The Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg, which had already hosted five highly acclaimed FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals, was the site of the fourth Dressage

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Final. Victory went to Margit Otto-Crépin (FRA) on Corlandus in front of a sell- out crowd of 10,800, ahead of the defending champions, Stückelberger on Gauguin de Lully and Nina Menkova of the Soviet Union on Dikson in third place.

1990 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) This was the last Final sponsored by Nashua. Twenty-three year old Sven Rothenberger, at the time still competing for his native Germany, won on Andiamo, ahead of Michael Klimke, the son of the legendary Dr , on Entertainer. Nina Menkova repeated her performance from the previous year placing third on Dikson.

1991 Paris Bercy (FRA) The magnificent indoor arena of Paris-Bercy hosted the sixth FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, now sponsored by Volvo. For the first and only time a rider invited as a wild card to the Final won: Kyra. Kyrkland of Finland on Matador. Nina Menkova, still on Dikson, was second followed by Sven Rothenberger on Andiamo.

1992 Gothenburg (SWE) For the first time a representative from the Pacific League competed. Another first was the selection of the riders from the USA and Canada in League Finals. Isabell Werth (GER) on Fabienne won, ahead of Sven Rothenberger on ldeaal and (GER) on Grunnox.

1993 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Monica Theodorescu (GER) won by a considerable margin riding Ganimedes ahead of her compatriots Sven Rothenberger, lsabell Werth and Gina Capellmann.

1994 Gothenburg (SWE) Monica Theodorescu repeated her 1993 victory on Ganimedes. Just like the previous year, the combination won both the Grand Prix and Freestyle, to finish ahead of (GER) on Grand Gilbert and Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) on Edinburgh. (GER) on Goldstern was fourth after a disappointing performance in the Grand Prix.

1995 Los Angeles (USA) For its 10th anniversary, the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final made its first overseas trip to the Griffith Park Equestrian Centre in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. European competitions had been divided into two Leagues, Western European and Central European, and all Western European League competitions had to be held indoors. Anky van Grunsven (NED) had won, with her two horses Bonfire and Cocktail, five of the eight qualifying competitions in the Western European League. In Griffith Park aboard Bonfire she was the undisputed leader scoring a whopping 83.60% in the Freestyle ahead of Monica Theodorescu (GER) on Ganimedes.

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1996 Gothenburg (SWE) Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Bonfire won in Gothenburg as well. Klaus Balkenhol (GER) on Garçon was runner-up in the Grand Prix. But Margit Otto- Crépin (FRA) on Lucky Lord overtook him in the Freestyle – which counted 150% at the time – to finish second overall.

1997 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Fourteen riders competed at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 1997. Anky van Grunsven (NED) scored her third victory on Bonfire; Sven Rothenberger on Weyden was second, Louise Nathhorst (SWE) on Walk on Top was third.

1998 Gothenburg (SWE) The FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 1998 returned to Gothenburg for the last year of the Volvo sponsorship of the series. Louise Nathhorst (SWE), riding the 13-year-old Hanoverian Walk on Top, won on home ground. She had been in the lead in both tests, each time ahead of Anky van Grunsven (NED) on Bonfire, the winner in the three previous years. Isabell Werth on Anthony was third.

1999 Dortmund (GER) Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Bonfire scored their fourth FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final victory. lsabell Werth, again on Anthony, was second, ahead of Alexandra Simons-de Ridder (GER) on Chacomo. Defending champions, Louise Nathhorst (SWE) and Walk on Top, were fifth in the Grand Prix and did not take part in the Freestyle.

2000 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Bonfire and Anky van Grunsven (NED) earned their fifth title in 2000 in 's- Hertogenbosch, a few months before winning Olympic gold in Sydney. Two more Dutch riders, Coby van Baalen and Arjen Teeuwissen were second and third.

2001 Aarhus (DEN) The foot-and-mouth disease of 2001 prevented a proper Dutch representation at the 16th FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final in Aarhus, Denmark. Ulla Salzgeber of Germany on the Latvian-bred 13-year-old Rusty was the winner ahead of lsabell Werth (GER) on Anthony, and Rudolf Zeilinger (GER) on Livinjo.

2002 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Ulla Salzgeber (GER) and Rusty repeated their victory from the previous year. Lars Petersen (DEN) on Blue Hors Caravan was second ahead of Beatriz Ferrer- Salat of Spain on Beauvalais. 2003 Gothenburg (SWE) The 18th FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final was overshadowed by the disqualification of the winning combination, Ulla Salzgeber (GER) and Rusty, following a positive test to a prohibited substance. They had won the Freestyle

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– the Grand Prix no longer counted for the overall result - ahead of Debbie McDonald (USA) on Brentina and (GER) on Albano. Following the disqualification of the winner, Debbie McDonald became the champion.

2004 Düsseldorf (GER) Anky van Grunsven (NED), now on Salinero, earned her sixth FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. at the 19th series Final. Later that year she went on to win her second individual Olympic gold medal in Athens. In Düsseldorf she won both the Grand Prix, which determined the starting order in the Freestyle, and the Freestyle itself scoring 83.450%. Anky’s pupil Edward Gal (NED) was second on Lingh and (GER) was third on Wansuela Suerte.

2005 Las Vegas (USA) The 20th Final was held in Las Vegas (USA), where two highly successful FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals had been organised in 2000 and 2003. For the first time the Finals of the two disciplines were held at the same time at the same site. The event was a huge success. Anky van Grunsven (NED) on Salinero was unbeatable once again earning her seventh World Cup title. Edward Gal (NED) on Geldnet was second and Debbie McDonald (USA) on Brentina was third.

2006 Amsterdam (NED) The long-established Jumping Amsterdam in the RAI exhibition complex hosted the 21st Final. Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Salinero won again, this time ahead of lsabell Werth (GER) on Warum Nicht and Jan Brink (SWE) on Bjorsells Briar.

2007 Las Vegas (USA) The second FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final to be held in Las Vegas saw Isabell Werth (GER) on Warum Nicht FRH win her second title as well as the largest amount or prize money – USD 110,000 – available to the series champion at the time. Imke Shellekens-Bartels (NED) and Sunrise placed second followed by Steffen Peters (USA) and Floriano.

2008 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) Anky van Grunsven (NED) riding the dark bay Hanoverian gelding IPS Salinero won a record-breaking ninth FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. Later in the year she would go on to become individual Olympic champion for the third time. Isabell Werth (GER) was second riding Warum Nicht FRH and the 1991 champion Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) was third on Max.

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2009 Las Vegas (USA) The Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Dressage Finals were held concurrently in Las Vegas (USA). For the first time an American, Steffen Peters riding Ravel, won the title in his home country establishing a personal best (84.950%) on this occasion. Peters was only the second US rider – the first being Debbie Mc Donald on Brentina – in the 24-year long history of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage to become the series’ champion. Isabell Werth (GER) aboard Satchmo and Anky van Grunsven (NED) on IPS Painted Black were respectively second and third.

2010 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) The Netherlands' Edward Gal and the super-stallion Moorlands Totilas claimed the 25th anniversary FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. They clinched the trophy for The Netherlands for the tenth time. Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and the athletic Jerich Parzival were runners up demonstrating a creative new routine. Another Dutch rider, Imke Schellekens-Bartels, daughter of long-time FEI World Cup™ Dressage director Joep Bartels, and her elegant mare, Hunter Douglas Sunrise, placed third.

2011 Leipzig (GER) The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen, riding the magnificent 14-year-old gelding Jerich Parzival, danced to victory in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ 2011 Final. The partnership entered the equestrian history books as the 11th Dutch winners of the coveted title. Denmark's Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Digby finished second, while Germany's Ulla Salzgeber steered Herzruf's Erbe into third.

2012 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival, the defending champions from The Netherlands, clinched the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title for the second consecutive season when topping the Freestyle on home turf in ‘s- Hertogenbosch (NED). But Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg really pressurised the dominant Dutch duo with a spectacular performance that left them a close second, while Italy’s Valentina Truppa was a huge hit with the packed stadium of spectators when finishing third with Ermo del Castegno.

2013 Gothenburg (SWE) Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg lived up to all the promise she had shown over the past seasons to clinch the 2013 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title in style with the fabulous stallion, Damon Hill. The 30-year-old rider produced a breath-taking performance that catapulted her into the lead when fourth-last to go of the 17 through to the closing stages. And despite their best efforts, defending champion Adelinde Cornelissen and her Dutch colleague Edward Gal could not do better, having to settle for second and third places respectively.

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2014 Lyon (FRA) World No. 1, double-Olympic and European champion and the rider who holds all three world records in the sport, Charlotte Dujardin, became the first-ever Briton to win the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title at Lyon in France. She steered Valegro to a mark of 92.179 that left her well ahead of defending champions Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW from Germany in second place. The Netherlands’ Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover revealed more of their increasing potential when slotting into third.

FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions 1986-2014 YEAR RIDER NF HORSE 1986 Anne-Grethe Jensen DEN Marzog 1987 Christine Stückelberger SUI Gaugin de Lully 1988 Christine Stückelberger SUI Gaugin de Lully 1989 Margit Otto-Crepin FRA Corlandus 1990 Sven Rothenberger GER Andiamo 1991 Kyra Kyrklund FIN Matador 1992 Isabell Werth GER Fabienne 1993 Monica Theodorescu GER Ganimedes 1994 Monica Theodorescu GER Ganimedes 1995 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1996 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1997 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1998 Louise Nathhorst SWE LRF Walk on Top 1999 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Bonfire 2000 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Bonfire 2001 Ulla Salzgeber GER Rusty 2002 Ulla Salzgeber GER Rusty 2003 Debbie McDonald USA Brentina 2004 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Salinero 2005 Anky van Grunsven NED Keltec Salinero 2006 Anky van Grunsven NED Keltec Salinero 2007 Isabell Werth GER Warum Nicht FRH 2008 Anky van Grunsven NED IPS Salinero 2009 Steffen Peters USA Ravel 2010 Edward Gal NED Moorlands Totilas 2011 Adelinde Cornelissen NED Jerich Parzival 2012 Adelinde Cornelissen NED Jerich Parzival 2013 Helen Langehanenberg GER Damon Hill NRW 2014 Charlotte Dujardin GBR Valegro

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Contact - Organisers Odense (DEN), 16 - 19 October 2014 – official website Event Director Show Secretary Press Officer Jens TRABJERG Pia Moltrup Christel Kroeyer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +45 4025 4986 +45 22 93 49 01 +45 29268626 Lyon (FRA), 29 Oct – 2 November 2014 – official website Sylvie ROBERT Kael FEUILLERAC Véronique GAUTHIER [email protected] [email protected] veronique-gauthier@club- +33 680647166 +33 679421879 internet.fr + 33 6 72 77 06 00 Stuttgart (GER), 19 - 23 November 2014 – official website Gotthilf RIEXINGER Susanne ASENDORF Jörg KLOPFER [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +49 7121325953 +49 1724523226 +49 71195543128 Stockholm (SWE), 28 – 30 November 2014 – official website Ulf ROSENGREN Mats ERIKSSON Lotta AMNESTAL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +46 705166900 +46 70979 56 46 + 46 709 79 56 35 London Olympia (GBR), 16 -17 December 2014 – official website Simon BROOKS-WARD Sarah MCWILLIAM Jo PECK LVO OBE TD [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +44 1753847900 +44 1753 847 900 +44 1753847900 Amsterdam (NED), 24 January – 1 February 2015 – official website Noelle NANNING Maartje LANOOY Charlotte GUNNINK [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +31 205445720 +31 546672667 +31 205445720 mobile +31 621584063 mobile +31 638325326 Neumünster (GER), 12 – 15 February 2015 – official website Bettina SCHOCKEMÖHLE Olga LEHNERT Andreas KERSTAN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +49 5492808251 +49 5492-808-251 e mobile: +49-171 6060405 mobile: +49 160 7184651 +49 4307827973 +49 3416786012 Gothenburg (SWE), 26 February - 1 March 2015 – official website Tomas TORGERSEN Wiveka LUNDH Mayvor THORIN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +46 722325605 +46709795605 +46 705 82 84 20 's-Hertogenbosch (NED), 12 – 15 March 2015 – official website Frank KEMPERMAN Yvonne van BERGEN Denise van der NET [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +49 1722924947 +31 485 542441 +31 627031674 +31 622 927895 Las Vegas (USA) FINAL, 15 – 19 April 2015 Tim KEENER Jennifer KILLINGER Marty BAUMAN marty@classic- [email protected] [email protected] communications.com +1 702 260 8605 +1 818 841 3554 +1 508 698 6810

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Photo caption: The ”I’m Stunning” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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