Strzegom October Festival: Thrilling Cross-Country and Show Jumping Action
Samantha Lissington riding Lucas Stone. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom October Festival
Strzegom, 4 October 2025 — The third day of the Strzegom October Festival was filled with sporting emotions and spectacular rivalry. Riders faced the demanding cross-country courses in the long-format classes, while the arenas hosted show jumping rounds in short-format and national competitions.
Cross country – Olympic champions among the leaders
Saturday’s action featured as many as six cross-country classes, including the most prestigious CCI4-L*. New Zealand’s Samantha Lissington took the lead riding Lucas Stone, holding 29.5 penalty points after two phases. In second place sits Germany’s Michael Jung with FischerSolution II (33.6), while third goes again to Lissington, this time with Delarado (34.0).
The German team showed its strength in the CCI3-L*, securing the entire podium. Michael Jung leads with Safran (30.5), ahead of Calvin Böckmann on Kasparow FRH (31.0) and Jérôme Robiné with Thorsten 3 (32.1).
German riders are also dominating the CCIOY3-L* for young riders. Ella Krueger tops the standings with Koenigsblauer (39.3), followed by Smilla Maline Philipp with Promising Pete TSF (45.2), and Matti Garlichs riding Ludwig 282 (46.0).
Show jumping – ambition and precision
On the Strzegom showgrounds, spectators witnessed exciting jumping rounds in the short-format and national classes. The spotlight was on the CCI4-S*, where Austria’s Lea Siegl maintained her excellent form. Riding Dark Gambler, she produced a faultless round and remains the leader on her dressage score of 29.1. Ben Leuwer (GER) follows in second with Zuccini MN (31.4), while Ingrid Klimke (GER) sits in third aboard Kallista (33.8).
In the CCI3-S*, the leading trio also went clear in show jumping. Germany’s Konstantin Harting continues at the top with Caspara 6 (28.3). He is followed by Myrle Schoones (BEL) on Nadance (32.0), while Harting also occupies third, this time with Botswana 4 (33.0).
What’s next?
Sunday in Strzegom promises an exciting finale. The last cross-country and show jumping rounds will determine the ultimate winners across the classes. It will also mark the conclusion of the 2025 eventing season in Strzegom.
The Strzegom October Festival continues until Sunday. Live results can be followed at results.strzegomhorsetrials.pl.
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