The riders will compete for over one million PLN financial bonuses, qualification for the Olympic Games in Paris and world ranking points during 4Foulee – the equestrian show which will be held on June 8-11 at the Wola Hippodrome in Poznań.
It will be the tenth edition of the competition organized in this place by the Jumping Events Sports Club. Once again, thanks to the support of the patron of the event, Mr. Roman Roszkiewicz, and the participation of other partners (including the City of Poznań and the Government of the Wielkopolska Region), the show jumping competition will have a record prize pool. This year it will be PLN 1,035,000. In CSI4* as many as four competitions will count for the world ranking.
„Ponieważ tegoroczne zawody odbywają się w roku przedolimpijskim, najważniejsze konkursy podporządkowane będą kwalifikacjom do tej imprezy. Międzynarodowa Federacja Jeździecka zaliczyła nasz konkurs Grand Prix jako jeden z grupy takich, w których pary mogą zdobyć MER (Minimum Eligibility Requirement – Minima kwalifikacyjne). Ale to nie wszystko. Podczas zawodów w aż trzech konkursach (Grand Prix, czwartkowy konkurs zwykły 150 cm i piątkowy 150 cm z rozgrywką) będzie można zdobywać też punkty do indywidualnego rankingu olimpijskiego. To niezwykle istotne dla jeźdźców z krajów, które liczą się z tym, że nie zdobędą kwalifikacji drużynowej. Oczywiście, wszystkie te konkursy będą zaliczane też do światowego rankingu. Dodatkowo starty w tych zmaganiach będą też szansą na zdobycie kwalifikacji do tegorocznych Mistrzostw Europy w Mediolanie.” – mówi Szymon Tarant – dyrektor zawodów.
“Since the show takes place in the pre-Olympic year, the most important competitions will be subordinated to the qualifications for this event. The International Equestrian Federation counted our Grand Prix competition as one of those in which couples can earn the MER (Minimum Eligibility Requirement). But that’s not all. During the event, as many as three classes (Grand Prix, Thursday’s 150 cm competition against the clock and Friday’s 150 cm jump-off) will count for the individual Olympic ranking. This is extremely important for riders from countries that expect not to qualify a team. Of course, all these classes will also count towards the world ranking. In addition, participation in these will also be a chance to qualify for this year's European Championships in Milan.” – says Szymon Tarant – director of the event.
The fourth ranking class will be Saturday's Maciej Frankiewicz Memorial – in two rounds, 145 cm, prize pool PLN 120,000, LR group D. As part of CSI4*, three more classes with a height of 140 cm will be played out. In CSI1*, the prize pool will amount to PLN 53,000, and the competitions will include the Small Tour (130/135 cm) and Elite Tour (110/115 cm). Traditionally, during the show in Poznań, the CSIYH will be dedicated to six-year-olds - the prize pool will reach PLN 30,000. An additional attraction for the audience will be the driving four-in-hand competition - this year in the rank of CAI3*H4.
FEI-approved schedule HERE.
