Michael Jung currently leads the dressage phase at the Agria Blenheim European Championships, securing Germany’s position at the top of the team standings. Riding his 17-year-old Olympic champion FischerChipmunk FRH, Jung delivered a near-flawless test scoring 18.3, surpassing the required 19.6 to keep Germany ahead of Britain. His performance was marked by excellent rhythm, suspension, and precision, earning multiple nines from the judges. Jung expressed pride and gratitude for his horse and the support from the Fischer Group, emphasizing his enjoyment of riding FischerChipmunk across all phases despite the pressure.
Britain holds the next podium spots with Laura Collett in silver and Tom McEwen in bronze after the first phase. Collett, who narrowly beat Jung in last year’s Paris championship to claim individual gold, scored 20.6 on London 52. The competition now looks ahead to the cross-country phase, with Jung optimistic about the course and conditions at Blenheim, a venue rich in eventing history. This marks the fifth time Jung and FischerChipmunk have led after dressage in their championship career together.
