Friday, 19 December 2014 CDI-W London Olympia

Edward and GLOCK's Undercover N.O.P. conquer London

The famous Dressage and Show Jumping event in London looks back at a hundred year old history. Every year the Olympia Grand Hall opens its gates for international equestrian sports on the last weekend before Christmas and the location is stunning. Golden horse sculptures shine above the entrance, soft carpets make it seem as if people float weightlessly through the halls that are illuminated by golden chandeliers. No matter where you go, you can always feel the equestrian history and the love for the noble creatures.

The venerable Olympia Grand Hall is filled to the last seat and the audience celebrates their stars frenetically. Only the very best get an invitation for the Dressage and Show Jumping worldcup competitions and GLOCK Rider Edward and GLOCK's Undercover belong to them.

Monday and Tuesday are traditionally dedicated to Dressage with the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix de Dressage on Monday and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle on Tuesday after which the standings in the world cup will be shaken up again.

Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) and Valegro celebrated two victories infront of a thrilled home crowd and only one rider was able to keep up with her: GLOCK Rider Edward Gal celebrated the second place after a very well ridden Grand Prix with GLOCK’s Undercover (80.120 %) and the GLOCK Duo was also very convincing in the freestyle: technical grades up to 82,750 %, artistic grades up to 88.000 % and an overall score of 83,550 % - that was the second place in the world cup freestyle!
 
After these brilliant results the GLOCK dreamteam is currently fifth in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/15 standings, GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud is currently seventh.

Result Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix »
Result Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle »
Current standings Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/15 »

On the way to London! © GHPC

Arrived safelx! GLOCK's Undercover is feeling comfy in his stable. © GHPC

First training for Edward and 'Fritsie' in the Royal Grand Hall. © GHPC

Edward Gal and 'Fritsie' (GLOCK’s Undercover) with Charlotte Dujardin and 'Blueberry (Valegro) after their training in the Olympia Grand Hall. © GHPC

GLOCK Rider Edward Gal and GLOCK's Undercover performed brilliantly in London's Olympia Grand Hall. © Risto Aaltonen

Edward and 'Fritsie' doing a Pirouette. © Risto Aaltonen

Well done, 'Fritsie!' © Risto Aaltonen

Edward Gal and GLOCK's Undercover doing a beautiful half-pass. © Risto Aaltonen