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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

Daniel Meech Stables has successfully produced, sold and placed horses with new riders globally. Many of these horses have gone on to achieve incredible results, Championships, wins and placings at prestigious events such as the Asian Games, Spruce Meadows, and the Global Champions Tour to name a few.

Daniel has an innate ability to spot potential in a young horse. This extends further in the way that he sympathetically and kindly produces a horse and develops a relationship with the horse that makes it want to give Daniel it’s all. This is evident when watching Daniel on a showjumping course. With a stylish, kind approach and the ability to see a great distance when approaching a fence, watching Daniel on a horse is akin to poetry in motion. 

Daniel takes pride in the fact that nearly every horse he has achieved success with he has sourced and trained himself from a young age, nurtured the horse’s talent and they have gone on to be successful competition horses at top levels. 



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Michael Duffy with Cinca 3, bronze CSIO5* Nations Cup Abu Dhabi 2023, team Ireland

Samantha Mcintosch and Argento WHS, winner Taupo Worldcup 2014

Born in New Zealand, Daniel is a highly accomplished equestrian with a passion for showjumping that has taken him across the globe. His formative years were spent honing his skills and competing successfully on home soil. At just 20, Daniel made the bold decision to move to Europe, where he trained under the esteemed Dutch European showjumping champion, Emile Hendrix, at the prestigious Stal Hendrix in Baarlo.

Following this invaluable training, Daniel joined the renowned Schockemöhle stable, owned by the illustrious horseman Paul Schockemöhle. Here, he refined his abilities and gained international recognition on the show circuit, achieving significant victories while riding horses owned by PS.

After establishing a solid foundation, Daniel ventured out on his own, forming numerous global partnerships with horse owners. This journey has led to years of success at 5-star shows. 
To date, he remains the most successful New Zealand showjumping rider at the Olympics, with a commendable 12th place finish in Athens.

Nowadays, Daniel runs a stable of horses located in the south of The Netherlands, where he focuses on his core business – producing and selling horses from young stock right through to established competition horses that compete at the highest levels. His dedication to the sport and commitment to excellence continue to drive his success in the equestrian world.

Key Results:
- Abu Dhabi 5* Nations Cup win upon “Cinca” 2020;
- Participating at The 2021 Tokyo Olympics as an individual as well as part of the New Zealand national team.  
- Abu Dhabi 5* Nations Cup win aboard “Fine” 2018
- Tryon World Equestrian Games aboard “Fine” 2018;
- National showjumping champion of New Zealand 2010;
- Qualified for Beijing Olympic Games 2008 (Unfortunately he could not compete due to injury);
- Winner of the Munich 4* Grand Prix 2008;
- Winner of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix 2004, attended by the best 30 riders in the world;
- Ranked 12th in Athens Olympic Games 2004;
- Winner of the Caen 4* Grand Prix 2003;
- Participates at the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996;
- National showjumping champion of New Zealand 1995;
- National “Young riders” showjumping champion  of New Zealand 1994.



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Daniel Meech with Diagonal,  13th place  Olympics Athens 2004

Daniel Meech with Fine, gold Nations Cup Abu Dhabi 2018, team New Zealand

Jessica Springsteen with Vornado, individual bronze and team silver NAYRC

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!

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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