The British rider posted the fastest jump-off time, and Lucky Chance Z delivered at the key moment in Ermelo.
Georgia Tame (GBR) clocked 43.10 seconds in the Hööks Grand Prix CSI2* 1.45m at the CSI2* Ermelo 2026, designed by Marco de Jong (NED), with 43 combinations on course, 8 jump-off qualifiers, and €28,200 in prize money. Tame crossed the finish with Lucky Chance Z to take the top prize of the show.
Lucky Chance Z is an 8-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Casall x Indoctro) owned by Picobello Horses.
Wesley Mulder (NED) stopped the clock at 44.06 seconds with C-Livia RV Z, a 9-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Cohinoor VDL x San Patrignano Cassini) owned by Stoeterij Renken. Emelie Pieper (GER) posted 44.67 seconds with Viva, a 10-year-old grey Mecklenburg mare (Van Halen Z x Lucian) owned by Sporthorses Baackmann GmbH and Martina Wrede, to complete the podium.
Laura Klaphake (GER) came home in 44.93 seconds with VDL Quizano van’t Merelsnest, a 10-year-old bay BWP stallion (Diamant de Semilly x Kannan) owned by VDL Stud. Rob Scherphof (NED) rounded out the Top 5 in 45.27 seconds with Miss Montreal, a 9-year-old bay KWPN mare (Vigo d’Arsouilles STX x No Limit) owned by Gerald Hindriks and Scherphof himself.
Pan American Presence
Sophia Mitchell (USA) was the sole regional representative in twenty-fourth place with Hakkato du Prieuré, a 9-year-old chestnut SF stallion (Stakkato x Mr Blue) owned by Earl Ecurie de la Rive Sporthorses, with 5 faults in 73.09 seconds in the first round. No Latin riders competed.
Top 5 Results — Hööks Grand Prix CSI2* | Ermelo 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | R1 | Jump-Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Tame (GBR) 🇬🇧 | Lucky Chance Z | 0 | 0 / 43.10 |
| 2 | Wesley Mulder (NED) 🇳🇱 | C-Livia RV Z | 0 | 0 / 44.06 |
| 3 | Emelie Pieper (GER) 🇩🇪 | Viva | 0 | 0 / 44.67 |
| 4 | Laura Klaphake (GER) 🇩🇪 | VDL Quizano van’t Merelsnest | 0 | 0 / 44.93 |
| 5 | Rob Scherphof (NED) 🇳🇱 | Miss Montreal | 0 | 0 / 45.27 |
