The world number 1 in show jumping and dressage come to Basel
Although the closing date for entries is not until mid-December, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, the current world number 1 in dressage, and Isabell Werth, the dominator of the last decades, have already confirmed their participation. Henrik von Eckermann, who leads the Longines World Ranking List in show jumping, will also compete in Basel. Both world No. 1s even plan to compete with their top horses – TSF Dalera BB and King Edward.
For Switzerland, Swiss champion Carla Aeberhard, Delia Eggenberger, Gilles Ngovan and Olympic participant Estelle Wettstein are scheduled to compete in dressage. World Cup final winner Martin Fuchs, Steve Guerdat as defending champion of the Basel World Cup competition and the two top talents Bryan Balsiger and Edouard Schmitz plus veteran Pius Schwizer are set for the Swiss show jumpers.