At the CSIO**** in Avenches, Switzerland, Charleston - H and Springfield helped their teams to gold and silver in the Nations Cup Final.

Charleston - H, OS, born 2017, by El.H. Comme il faut out of Zanta Z by Zandor - Capitol I - Caletto II, breeder: Karel Cox Horses Bv, Belgium, owner: Johannes Heinrichs, led the lap of honour in the Nations Cup Final, a 1.55 m show jumping competition, under Belgian rider Roy van Beek together with the Belgian team. His dam Zanta Z was herself successful in advanced-level show jumping competitions under Katharina Offel.

Christella, born 2014, by Christian out of El.St. Angie by Gracieux, breeder: Nadine Küthe, Kettenkamp, owner: Gilles Müller, Switzerland, and Swiss rider Gilles Müller finished eleventh in the U25 Grand Prix, an S** show jumping competition. Christella was awarded the Oldenburg Main Premium prospect as part of her performance test. Her dam Angie has already produced the two licensed stallions Carlos Chopin by Carry Gold and Chili Billy by El.H. Cador, as well as the S-level successful Catjall by Castino.

Cocothago PS, OS, born 2018, by Cornet Obolensky out of Chaccothaga by Chacco-Blue, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Andrea Lazzaroni, Italy, finished eleventh with Italian rider Roberto Previtali in an S* show jumping competition as part of the Youngster Tour.

Collin S, OS, born 2017, by Colestus out of Lillifee S by Stakko, breeder: Ute Jungermann Schultz, Wollersleben, owner: Ashford Farm BV, Lara Tryba, Belgium, placed sixth under Marlon Modolo Zanotelli in a 1.45 m show jumping competition and eighth in an S* show jumping competition.

Convant, OS, born 2016, by Conbassy out of Viva la Bamba by Vivant van de Heffinck, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Schou Absolute Horses, Denmark, and Swiss rider Theresa Sutterlüty finished fifth and tenth in two S* show jumping competitions.

Corbluecenta, OS, born 2014, by Balou du Reventon out of Chaccenta by Chacco-Blue, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Lovassport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary, finished seventh with Hungary's Péter Szuhai in the Grand Prix of Avenches, a 1.55 m show jumping competition. Her dam Chaccenta also produced the S-level successful Cornacenta PS by Balou du Reventon, Messbluecento PS by Messenger and Diachaccenta PS by Diaron.

Don, OS, born 2014, by Don Diarado out of Fiona by Sion, breeder: Benno & Anja Vahrmann, Meppen, owner: Hans-Peter Heiniger, finished eighth under Swiss rider Timo Heiniger in the Grand Prix of Avenches, a 1.55 m show jumping competition.

Dover, OS, born 2010, by El.H. Diarado out of Margenti by Argentinus - Graf Grannus - Mytens xx, breeder: Psp Sporthorses GmbH, Leipzig, owner: Maria Rundcrantz-Larsson, and Swiss rider Matilda Larsson finished ninth in an S* show jumping competition as part of the U25 Tour. His half-brother Chess by Chaccomo has celebrated victories in advanced-level show jumping competitions.

Duobin, OS, born 2013, by El.H. Diarado out of Gwenda Louba by Baloubet du Rouet, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: SIPE Handels AG, Switzerland, secured 13th place with Swiss rider Thibault Christen in an S* show jumping competition as part of the U25 Tour. Gwenda Louba has also produced the S-level successful Conbalthago PS and Conlouba, both by Contendros, as well as Contilouthago PS by Continental Blue.

Grace, OS, born 2017, by Kannan out of Gilanda by Lordanos, breeder: Arnold Döller, Visbek, owner: Markus Fuchs, Switzerland, shone under Swiss rider Leon Hänzi with bronze and fourth place in two S* show jumping competitions as part of the U25 Tour. Her full sister Kunigunde is an international S** winner and was awarded Elite Mare status.

Kleons Jana, OS, born 2016, by Quintero out of Kleons Jason by Chambertin, breeder: Dr. Sigurd Kleon, Austria, owner: Christine and Christoph Obernauer, Austria, and Austrian rider Christoph Obernauer finished eighth in an S* show jumping competition. Her half-brother Kleons Cocario by Carrico has enjoyed international success in show jumping competitions up to 1.60 m.

Pepper Vincent, OS, born 2015, by Vivant van de Heffinck out of Chacline by Chacco-Blue, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Gian Battista Lutta, Switzerland, finished 13th with Swiss rider Noah Keller in a 1.50 m show jumping competition. His granddam Quick Lady has produced eight S-level successful offspring.

Sanzibar, OS, born 2018, by San Giovanni out of St.Pr.St. Continentale KR by Cornet's Stern, breeder and owner: Gestüt Sprehe GmbH, impressed under Austrian rider Bianca Babanitz with ninth place in an S* show jumping competition. His dam Continentale KR has also been placed in advanced-level show jumping competitions.

Springfield, born 2013, by Stakkato Gold out of El./St.Pr.St. Chantal by Classiker - Perfekt, breeder: Uwe Hannöver, Garrel, owner: Jacobsbergs Stuteri AB, Sweden, and Amanda Landeblad won silver with the Swedish team in the Nations Cup Final, an S**** show jumping competition, and also finished 13th in the Grand Prix of Avenches, a 1.55 m show jumping competition. Springfield was licensed in Vechta in 2015 and changed owners at the subsequent Stallion Market. His dam Chantal also produced the advanced-level successful Sincity by Sandro Hit, Chassilo by Chacco-Blue and Baghira by Balou du Rouet.

Vivathago PS, OS, born 2015, by Vivant van de Heffinck out of Cajandra Z by Carthago, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Aurore Crot, Switzerland, and Swiss rider Elian Baumann finished sixth and 14th in two S* show jumping competitions and also took 13th place in an S** show jumping competition. His brother is none other than the influential stallion Conthargos by Converter. His siblings Afrika by Converter, Champion for One by Champion For Pleasure and Dumbledore by El.H. Diarado are also successful in advanced-level show jumping competitions.

Zessa Blue PS, OS, born 2018, by Ze Carioca out of Miss Chacco by Messenger, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Gestüt Lewitz, Ralf Huep, finished twelfth with Theresa Sutterlüty in an S* show jumping competition as part of the Youngster Tour. Her dam Miss Chacco is herself an international winner in show jumping competitions up to *** level.

Photo: Springfield by Stakkato Gold - Classiker - Perfekt and Amanda Landeblad ©www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de/Stefan Lafrentz