VERDEN, Germany, Aug. 5, 2026–Bettina Jaeger of Denmark rode Faustino G to victory Wednesday in the opening qualification for six-year-old horses at the World Breeding Championships.
Bettina and Faustino, a stallion (Farrell x Sezuan) were awarded 92.600% with 9.7 for trot, 8.5 walk, 9.3 canter, 9.5 submission and 9.3 perspective.
Merita Hagren, also of Denmark, on the mare Dizzy (Hesselhøj Donkey Boy x Blue Hors Zack) scored 89.200% for runner-up. Dizzy received 9s for trot, walk and perspective with a pair 8.8s for canter and submission.
Germany’s Beatrice Arturi on the stallion Sir Gribaldi (Secret x All Inclusive) placed third on 88.200% with 8.6 for trot, 8.7 walk, 8.9 canter, 9 submission and 8.9 perspective.
Isabell Werth on V-Power a stallion by her German team horse Viva Gold OLD and Fidertanz also scored 88.200% but placed 4th with 9.5 for trot, 7.2 walk, 9.7 canter, 8.8 submission and 8.9 perspective.
Results:
| Rank | Competitor | Score | E | E | C | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Betina Jæger (DEN)
Faustino G.
|
92.600% | 92.600 | 92.600 | ||
| 2. |
Merita Hagren (DEN)
Dizzy
|
89.200% | 89.200 | 89.200 | ||
| 3. |
Beatrice Arturi (GER)
Sir Gribaldi
|
88.200% | 88.200 | 88.200 | ||
| 4. |
Isabell Werth (GER)
V-Power
|
88.200% | 88.200 | 88.200 | ||
| 5. |
Linda Weiß (GER)
Viva Diamond OLD
|
87.200% | 87.200 | 87.200 | ||
| 6. |
Mette Sejbjerg Jensen (DEN)
Straight Horse Leonardo
|
86.600% | 86.600 | 86.600 | ||
| 7. |
Sabrina Geßmann (GER)
True Love WS
|
86.000% | 86.000 | 86.000 | ||
| 8. |
Jacob Schenk (GER)
Lindenberg
|
84.600% | 84.600 | 84.600 | ||
| 9. |
Selina Solberg Vittinghus (DEN)
Atterupgaards Bernachi
|
82.600% | 82.600 | 82.600 | ||
| 9. |
Evelyn Eger (BEL)
Secret’s Weapon
|
82.600% | 82.600 | 82.600 | ||
| 11. |
Beatrice Hoffrogge (GER)
Lodovico OLD
|
82.400% | 82.400 | 82.400 | ||
| 12. |
Franka Loos (NED)
Pythagoras WK
|
82.200% | 82.200 | 82.200 | ||
| 12. |
Kim Noordijk (NED)
Perfect Ritme
|
82.200% | 82.200 | 82.200 | ||
| 14. |
Sofie Lexner (SWE)
Sundown
|
81.600% | 81.600 | 81.600 | ||
| 15. |
Kirsten Brouwer (NED)
Pina Colada
|
81.200% | 81.200 | 81.200 | ||
| 15. |
Bart Veeze (NED)
Roman Empire
|
81.200% | 81.200 | 81.200 | ||
| 17. |
Leonie Richter (NED)
Tie Break
|
79.400% | 79.400 | 79.400 | ||
| 17. |
Sofie Stollberger (GER)
Bonbonito 2
|
79.400% | 79.400 | 79.400 | ||
| 19. |
Martina Knill-Suppan (AUT)
Evita
|
79.000% | 79.000 | 79.000 | ||
| 20. |
Annabella Pidgley (GBR)
Flirtfaktor 3
|
78.600% | 78.600 | 78.600 | ||
| 21. |
Charlotte Chalvignac (FRA)
Fürstin Toto LH
|
77.800% | 77.800 | 77.800 | ||
| 22. |
Jeanna Hogberg (SWE)
Devin Franco GJ
|
77.700% | 78.200 | 78.200 | ||
| 23. |
Gina Extra (GER)
Sauschön E NRW
|
77.000% | 77.000 | 77.000 | ||
| 24. |
Danielle Heijkoop (NED)
Mattie Galloper
|
76.800% | 76.800 | 76.800 | ||
| 25. |
Magín Mateu López (ESP)
Quater Sand del Pinar
|
76.200% | 76.200 | 76.200 | ||
| 26. |
Darya Ponomareva (MDA)
Pikachu
|
75.800% | 75.800 | 75.800 | ||
| 26. |
Diego Gonzalez Lopez (ESP)
Lisonjero de Vida
|
75.800% | 75.800 | 75.800 | ||
| 26. |
Yara Do Amaral Fernandes (BRA)
Debby Gold
|
75.800% | 75.800 | 75.800 | ||
| 26. |
Alejandro Sánchez Del Barco (ESP)
Secretario Ju IV
|
75.800% | 75.800 | 75.800 | ||
| 30. |
Ilona Janas (POL)
Sekundengluck SL
|
75.000% | 75.000 | 75.000 | ||
| 31. |
Dominique van der Horst (BEL)
Uncrowned v/d Wolfshoeve
|
74.800% | 74.800 | 74.800 | ||
| 31. |
Jacob Noerby Soerensen (SWE)
Zick Zack
|
74.800% | 74.800 | 74.800 | ||
| 33. |
Tayla Desmet (AUS)
Dark Diamond
|
74.400% | 74.400 | 74.400 | ||
| 34. |
Anna Grygier-Wojtowicz (POL)
Morgen Gold
|
73.600% | 73.600 | 73.600 | ||
| 35. |
Francisco Gil Ortiz (ESP)
Utopia KP
|
73.200% | 73.200 | 73.200 | ||
| 36. |
Jennifer Svensson (SWE)
Santorio
|
72.200% | 72.200 | 72.200 | ||
| 37. |
Anna Kasatkina (KGZ)
Promessa B
|
71.600% | 71.600 | 71.600 | ||
| 38. |
Oksana Gusarova (UKR)
Dark Temptation W
|
71.000% | 71.000 | 71.000 | ||
| 38. |
Manuel Bammel (SUI)
Vancouver Island
|
71.000% | 71.000 | 71.000 | ||
| 40. |
Krisztina Dr. Lipóczki (HUN)
Fursten Fonix
|
70.800% | 70.800 | 70.800 | ||
| 41. |
Daria Maria Paliciuc (ROU)
Primeur
|
70.600% | 70.600 | 70.600 | ||
| 42. |
Daphne Bigan (FRA)
Kode Secret
|
69.800% | 69.800 | 69.800 | ||
| 43. |
Vanda Belinová (CZE)
Leonardo Vivaldi
|
68.400% | 68.400 | 68.400 | ||
| EL |
Tatiana Makarova (PLE)
Bonheur du Monde
|
eliminated
|
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| EL |
Noora Helve (FIN)
Divineishstar
|
eliminated
|
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