Strzegom Spring Open Kicks Off. Dressage Opens Eventing Season
Ben Leuwer riding Zuccini MN. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open
Strzegom, April 10, 2026 — The new eventing season in Strzegom has officially begun. The first day of the Strzegom Spring Open was dedicated to dressage tests, which traditionally open the competition in international classes.
Riders from multiple countries took to the start, competing in four international classes (from CCI4*-S down to CCI1*-Intro) as well as six national competitions.
CCI4*-S: German trio in the lead
In the most demanding class of the day, CCI4*-S, Germany’s Ben Leuwer riding Zuccini MN took the lead after dressage with a score of 28.6 penalties.
His compatriot Konstantin Harting on Caspara is currently in second place with 29.8, while Libussa Lübbeke and the mare Caramia FRH sit third on 30.0.
Among the six Polish riders, the best result so far belongs to Daria Kobiernik, who holds 6th place with Chodow on a score of 32.2 penalties.
CCI3*-S: Blom-Hulsman on top
In the CCI3*-S class, Merel Blom-Hulsman (NED) riding Checkpoint 46 claimed the lead with 27.4 penalties.
Second place goes to Germany’s Christoph Wahler and Gainsbourg De Bedon with 29.9, while India’s Ashish Limaye and Eeasy Turn are third on 31.3.
The best-placed Polish combination, Paweł Warszawski and Caglistro PKZ, currently sit in a solid 9th position with 32.3 penalties.
Season opener sets the tone
Marcin Konarski, event organiser and course designer, highlighted the importance of the April competition in riders’ seasonal plans: “The start of the season in Strzegom brings great excitement. We are already seeing very good form at the dressage stage, and we are confident that the coming days will deliver top-level sporting action.”
The competition continues over the next days with cross-country and show jumping phases, which will determine the final standings.
Live results are available at: https://eventing.strzegomhorsetrials.pl/en.
