Over 4.5 seconds back in second was Munich-born Max Kühner, who rides for Austria, in the saddle on Vancouver Dreams, a 9-years young Hanoverian mare (0/60.66). Riding the eight-year old Westphalian gelding Ben, Germany’s Gerrit Nieberg also went clear when finishing third in a time of 61.16 seconds. The 26-year old recently came fifth – and the best German – on a borrowed horse at the World Cup China League final in Beijing. Though posting the fastest time in the class, a dislodged pole prevented a victory.
