There were emotional scenes when Andrew Nicholson and Mr Cruise Control triumphed at Luhmühlen, presented by DHL Paket, the penultimate leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™. It was the 51-year-old New Zealander’s fourth CCI4* victory in a year, but the first for his long-time loyal owners, Robin and Nicky Salmon, who have often seen their striking-looking grey gelding come close to major honours without ever taking the big prize.
Andrew Nicholson (NZL), who holds a commanding lead in the HSBC FEI Classics™, heads to Germany this week for the penultimate leg of the series at Luhmühlen CCI4*, presented by DHL PAKET (13-16 June). Nicholson, the 2012 HSBC Rankings champion, is clearly not about to squander his excellent chance of becoming the first Kiwi to head the HSBC FEI Classics™, and is travelling to the premier German event with three good rides.
On 1 January 2013 the new FEI „Helmet Rule” came into effect. The welfare of athletes is paramount to the FEI and we urge all involved in equestrian sport to use protective headgear and familiarise themselves with the general and sport specific rules.
The nominated entry date for the CH-1* 6 year old horses has been changed to 23 September 2013. The nominated entry date for the CH-2* 7 year old horses remains unchanged, ie 16 September 2013.
Updated and complete qualification details can be found here.