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Daniel and Ortolaan recently made a noteworthy appearance at the World Cup finals in Basel during the CSI3*, marking the first show of the year for the talented duo. Competing in the challenging 150cm LR class, they showcased their skills and dedication in front of a vibrant audience.

In the 150cm class, Daniel and Ortolaan faced a demanding course that tested their precision and teamwork. Despite having one rail down, they delivered a commendable performance that reflected their hard work. 



Daniel and Ortolaan at the World Cup Finals in Basel: A Strong Start to the Year


This week Daniel Meech Stables traveled to Zwitzerland to attend the prestigious CSI5* Show in Sankt Gallen.  
World's best riders were competing including Swiss favorites Steve Guerdat and Martin Fuchs.  

It was a week with a lot of rain which made the riding conditions challenging, but this could not stop the team to jump into some nice results. Daniel and Ortolaan jumped into a 9th place in the 150cm class. Casalligo jumped a nice clear in the 140cm and 145cm class. In addition he jumped his first 150cm class with only one unlucky fault at the end of the course.  

This year the "Best Grooms 2024" awards sponsored by Beat Mandli were presented st the show. Here the nr 3 award went to the best worker at Daniel Meech Stables, Daniel's wife, Whitney Stinges- Meech.

Results CSIO Sankt Gallen

Next week starts the first week of the Summer Festival at the superb Longines Tops International arena in Valkenswaard. Here Daniel will be represented with the horses Donjon, Ortolaan and Casalligo during the CSI2*  show.

This is also the last qualifier for the New Zealand showjumpers to be selected to represent the New Zealand nation during the Olympic Qualifier which will take place on the 18th of July in Valkenswaard. 

Next week stop: last qualifier for New Zealand showjumpers at Longines Tops International arena

This week Daniel Meech Stables was present with Ortolaan v/h Ruytinxbos and Cassaligo at the LONGINES Pentecost Tournament Wiesbaden.  The heavy rainfall made the riding conditions  challenging, but it could definitely not stop the amazing ambiance from the show. Jumping in front of the magnificent castle backdrop in the Biebrich Castle Park resulted in a few nice placings for the team:

- Ortolaan 11th 150cm class and 12th 155cm class;
- Casalligo 9th 140cm class.

Results CSI4* Wiesbaden

The last part of the Doha Tour will kick off  this week with the prestigious "Sword International Equestrian Festival". Here Daniel and Ortolaan v/h Ruytinxbos will compete during their second CSI5* show. A new experience on the highest level of the jumping sport and therefor an exciting week ahead. 

H.H The Amir’s Sword International Equestrian Festival

The first part of the Doha Tour is a wrap! During this last week Daniel with his mount Ortolaan v/h Ruytinxbos  jumped into a 9th place in the CSI5* 145 LR class. On Saturday they competed in their first CSI5*  160cm LR Grand Prix. Here they ended up at 11th place among worlds finest riders.

Now there will be a two week break for the combinations until the last part of the Doha Tour starts at the 15th of February.  Stay tuned!

Next week stop: last qualifier for New Zealand showjumpers at Longines Tops International arena

02 July 2023

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Daniel and Ortolaan at the World Cup Finals in Basel: A Strong Start to the Year

Results CSIO Sankt Gallen

Results CSI4* Wiesbaden

H.H The Amir’s Sword International Equestrian Festival