The No. 2 in the Tu Mundo Ecuestre Pan American Ranking shone at Riesenbeck, and did it with authority.
Laura Kraut (USA), world No. 11 and No. 2 in the Tu Mundo Ecuestre Pan American Show Jumping Ranking, claimed the CSI5* 1.60m Kingsland Trophy GCL Individual Competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck 2026, designed by Peter Schumacher (GER) with 27 combinations on course, a time allowed of 80 seconds and €80,000 in prize money, a qualifier for the LGCT Grand Prix. Kraut crossed the finish in 71.29 seconds to take the win.
Baloutinue is a 16-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding (Balou du Rouet x Landor S), owned by St. Bride’s Farm, a veteran that under Kraut’s hands continues to deliver elite-level performances on the world’s most demanding circuits.
Bertram Allen (IRL) finished second with Qonquest de Rigo, a 10-year-old bay BWP gelding (Fantomas de Muze x Indoctro) owned by Aloga Stables Ltd, registering 72.55 seconds. Jörne Sprehe (GER) completed the podium with Toys, a 12-year-old bay Hanoverian stallion (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) owned by Gestüt Sprehe GmbH, crossing the line in 72.59 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
Laura Kraut (USA) was the top Pan American performer with her victory. Lillie Keenan (USA) finished thirteenth with 4 faults in 75.01 seconds. Jorge Matte (CHI) was the top Latin finisher in twenty-first place with 8 faults in 79.50 seconds.
Top 5 Results — CSI5* 1.60m Kingsland Trophy | Longines Global Champions Tour Riesenbeck 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Kraut (USA) 🇺🇸 | Baloutinue | 71.29 |
| 2 | Bertram Allen (IRL) 🇮🇪 | Qonquest de Rigo | 72.55 |
| 3 | Jörne Sprehe (GER) 🇩🇪 | Toys | 72.59 |
| 4 | Nina Mallevaey (FRA) 🇫🇷 | Dynastie de Beaufour | 73.98 |
| 5 | Zascha Nygaard (DEN) 🇩🇰 | Cornets Esmeray PS | 75.25 |
