Watch Niels Bruynseels and Gancia de Muze Bring Home the Bacon in Switzerland

Photo courtesy of CSI Basel

Photo courtesy of CSI Basel

The CSI Basel in Switzerland was held this past weekend, and an all-star crew of European riders turned out to put on their best performance to rack up points for the FEI World Cup Jumping circuit and take home a check to keep the lights on and the sweet feed coming.

But it was Niels Bruynseels of Belgium who slayed the time dragon in the jump-off to win the eighth leg of the tour and a big check of the prize money. Watch his winning round below!

Despite a very tight turn and a hard rub at seven, the rail stayed put to ensure Niels’s victory in front of a warm Swiss crowd. The spectators would have to settle for seeing their hometown favorites make respectable showings in the top placings – with Martin Fuchs in fifth, Steve Guerdat in ninth and Paul Estermann 11th – but not manage the top prize.

Second went to John Whitaker of Great Britain aboard Ornellaia and third went to Australian maven Edwina Topps-Alexander on Lintea Tequila. It was in fact a spectacular finish for mares, with all three podium slots going to the ladies in this class.

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