Female show jumper Löser secures victory in inaugural Balve contest.

Horse riding competition - Female show jumper Löser secures victory in inaugural Balve contest.

Emilia Löser kicks off the German Championship for Show Jumpers with a win. The 23-year-old from Niederneisen, Rhineland-Palatinate, triumphed aboard her stallion Dexter Bois Margot on Friday in Balve, finishing with a time of 71.48 seconds.

Brit Haselhoff and Katniss came in second place, while Stephi de Boer and Querida claimed third. Out of the eleven pairs who remained error-free during the competition, prizes totaling 10,700 euros were up for grabs. The title will be settled on Saturday after two more rounds.

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