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2024 FEI World Cup Finals (show jumping and dressage)
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The 2024 FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and show jumping was held April 16–20, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event was held in the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center marking the conclusion of the 2023–24 Dressage and Show jumping World Cup Seasons.[1][2] It was the first time in history that the World Cup Finals was held on the Asian continent for dressage and for the second time for show-jumping after the finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2006. For both disciplines it was the first time in the Middle East region.[3] The decision to award the event to Saudi Arabia received criticism from some in the European press, accusing the country of "sportswashing" a traditionally European sport.[4][5][6]
The prize money for the competition was reported to be the largest amount ever recorded for an equestrian World Cup final, ultimately awarding €400,000 for Dressage and €2.6 Million for the Show Jumping competitions.[7]
During the event, several equine focused publications declined to cover the flagship event, citing the country's human rights record, position towards LGBT rights, and record for doping in endurance racing.[8][9][10]
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Winners
Dressage Grand Prix
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Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle
Show jumping Overall ranking
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Incidents
- Chromatic BF, ridden by Jill Humphrey (USA) collapsed and died after placing third in the jump off.[13][14][15][16]
- Charlotte Fry (UK) and Everdale were eliminated from the World Cup Freestyle when blood was found in the horse's mouth.[17]
- Alisa Glinka (MOL) was suspended after a positive human doping test.[18]
References
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