Father-daughter jump-off: Sanne Thijssen wins the World Cup opener in Oslo
Victory with Cupcake Z, father Leon Thijssen placed 11th
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PMBy s.wilhelm
The victory in the first Western European World Cup show jumping competition of the 2025/26 season in Oslo, Norway, went to Sanne Thijssen of the Netherlands. In the saddle of her 12-years-old Cupcake Z (Chacco-Blue x Nissan Caretano), she managed the fastest clear round of the 11 pairs competing in the jump-off. A special moment: Sanne's father Leon also qualified for the jump-off and ultimately finished 11th in the saddle on Hello (Ambler Gambler x Nabab de Reve).
Clear round, and clever tactics lead to success
In the round, the pair were the 17th starters to achieve the first clear round of the competition and thus qualify for the jump-off. There, the pair remained clear once again and, with a time of 38.28 seconds, came top of the 11 starters in the jump-off - almost 2 seconds behind Yuri Mansur and AH Alfons Santo Antonio, who came second. Third place remained in Norway with Johan-Sebastian Gulliksen and Equine America Harwich VDL.
The entire test can, of course, be viewed at any time in our ClipMyHorse.TV/ FEI.TV media library.
Photo: Pferdefotografie Lafrentz (Sanne Thijssen and Cum Laude 2024)
Related Articles
Francois Lamontagne Takes the $24,500 Alliant Private Client Cup at HITS Ocala
Canadian Francois Lamontagne and the 12-year-old Zangersheide mare Thunderbird VH Scheefkasteel Z delivered a fast and flowing jump-off round to outpace the closest competitor to win the $24,500 Alliant Private Client Cup on Thursday at HITS Ocala.The jump-off time for Todd Minikus seemed hard to beat, until...
Jumping23 minutes ago
Tony Stormanns and RMF Cinnamo Capture First in the $32,000 CSIU25 Grand Prix
Germany's Tony Stormanns is two for two with RMF Cinnamo during week four of WEC Ocala's Winter Spectacular.His victory with the 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding in Thursday's $32,000 1.45m CSIU25 Grand Prix follows the pair's win in Wednesday's CSIU25 1.40m $1,000 Speed class. In addition, Stormanns placed fourth with the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding Twick Star in both classes.
Jumping4 hours ago
Sean Jobin Wins the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier in Grande Style at WEC Ocala
Canada's Sean Jobin and the 10-year-old mare Grande Dame DK took over first place after going second to last in the jump-off in the $62,500 CSI3* Grand Prix Qualifier on Thursday at WEC Ocala.Ireland's Philip McGuane and Coronado finished second.
Jumping5 hours ago
Latest News
Francois Lamontagne Takes the $24,500 Alliant Private Client Cup at HITS Ocala
Canadian Francois Lamontagne and the 12-year-old Zangersheide mare Thunderbird VH Scheefkasteel Z delivered a fast and flowing jump-off round to outpace the closest competitor to win the $24,500 Alliant Private Client Cup on Thursday at HITS Ocala.The jump-off time for Todd Minikus seemed hard to beat, until...
Jumping23 minutes agoTony Stormanns and RMF Cinnamo Capture First in the $32,000 CSIU25 Grand Prix
Germany's Tony Stormanns is two for two with RMF Cinnamo during week four of WEC Ocala's Winter Spectacular.His victory with the 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding in Thursday's $32,000 1.45m CSIU25 Grand Prix follows the pair's win in Wednesday's CSIU25 1.40m $1,000 Speed class. In addition, Stormanns placed fourth with the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding Twick Star in both classes.
Jumping4 hours agoSean Jobin Wins the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier in Grande Style at WEC Ocala
Canada's Sean Jobin and the 10-year-old mare Grande Dame DK took over first place after going second to last in the jump-off in the $62,500 CSI3* Grand Prix Qualifier on Thursday at WEC Ocala.Ireland's Philip McGuane and Coronado finished second.
Jumping5 hours ago