Belgian rider Verboomen won the gold medal with an outstanding performance on Zonik Plus, scoring a record 82.371 percent at the championship despite the pressure and rainy conditions. His emotional victory highlighted the strong bond he has developed with the nine-year-old horse since discovering him as a two-year-old. The competition was intense, with several top riders pushing the leaderboard until Verboomen’s final ride secured his unbeatable lead.

Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour earned silver with Mount St John Freestyle, scoring 81.678 percent, while German legend Isabell Werth took bronze on Wendy de Fontaine with 79.027 percent despite a costly error. Both medalists expressed satisfaction with their results, noting progress and minor mistakes that influenced their final standings. The event continues with the Grand Prix Freestyle scheduled for Sunday.