Photo credit: Katja Stuppia/LONGINES CSI BASEL

The riders were expected in Basel from January 12 to 15 for the first CSI 5 * W of the year! On Friday, Rolf Goran Bengtsson (SOFT'UP PRO / LIBERTY) and his faithful Casall made the difference winning the big competition class of the day. Simon Delestre (HERMES STIRRUPS) finished third of the podium.

In Sunday's Grand Prix 1m60, Olivier Philippaerts (SOFT'UP PRO) riding Love Legend confirmed his good form and finished in 4th place. Martin Fuchs (SOFT'UP PRO / LIBERTY) followed him closely to the 5th, Hans Dieter Dreher (SOFT'UP PRO) brought up the rear in 8th place.