Triumph for Spaniard Jesus Garmendia in the Mutua Madrileña Trophy

The first big test of the weekend at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week has left the audience speechless and made the stands roar with a memorable Spanish triumph. The rider from Guipuzcoa, Jesús Garmendia, won the 1.50m Mutua Madrileña Trophy, the main event of the day, offering a spectacular and exciting ride with his faithful partner Callias.Garmendia, who was the 40th of a total of 51 riders to take to the track, showed his skill and speed on a demanding course, achieving an impressive time of 57.11 seconds, which remained unbeaten for the remainder of the competition. The audience, captivated by the impeccable performance of the Spanish rider, experienced a real moment of euphoria to see how a fellow countryman took the first great victory of the weekend.In second place, and only one second behind the Spaniard, was the Belgian rider Gregory Wathelet with his horse Double Jeu d'Honvault, who also offered a fast and precise ride. The podium was completed by the Brazilian Marlon Modolo, who with his horse Zy-Zento was close to victory, achieving an impressive third place.The competition was marked by speed, and in fourth place, almost snatching the position from her husband, was the Swedish rider Angelica Augustsson.

The Mutua Madrileña Trophy was presented to the winner by Ignacio Garralda Ruiz de Velasco, President of the Mutua Madrileña Group.

British triumph in the Trofeo ¡HOLA!

The first race of the CSI5*-W, the ¡HOLA! Trophy, with obstacles at a height of 1.45m, was full of suspense. Maikel van der Vleuten, who took to the track with El Wikke, set an impressive time of 51.74 seconds, a record that seemed very difficult to beat. However, Britain's Matthew Sampson, who came out later, managed to beat him with his horse Fabrice DN, completing the course in 50.43 seconds. In third place was Ireland's Michael Pender with HHS Vancouver.

As for the Spanish riders, the performance of Otti Verdú stood out, who with his young mare Gloria Casa Bellonga was classified in tenth place, this being his first participation in a CSI5* at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, among a total of 57 riders. In addition, the performances of José Díaz Vecino with Chonick were outstanding, who placed 17th, as well as that of another of the youngest riders of the competition, Sira Martínez, who, like Otti, is also competing in this CSI5* for the first time. With Texas, Sira placed 18th.

The ¡HOLA! Trophy was presented to the winner by Don Lorenzo Cavanillas Garcia de Carellan, Rider and former president of the Equestrian Forum, accompanied by Doña Elena de Borbon.

Spanish victory in the Trofeo Rodilla CSI 1*.

In the Trofeo Rodilla CSI 1*, the Spanish rider Kevin González de Zárate won with Catuccini 17, standing out for his clean and fast course. The second place went to the also Spanish José Fumero, who competed with Figuier du Roc. Third place went to Mexican rider Mia Leal, who rode Calvin de Beaufour.

Camilla Siekmann wins the City of Madrid Trophy

In the Trofeo Ciudad de Madrid, inaugural test of the CSI 1* with 1.25 meters obstacles, the American Camilla Siekmann won riding Harrop Giorgio. The podium was completed by Spain's Fernando de los Santos García, who took second place with Isba Caps, and Spain's Irati Osoro, who was third with Cavici Z. All tickets can be purchased through the event's official website www.madridhorseweek.com and those unable to attend can follow all competitions live on the industry-leading OTT ClipMyHorse.TV .