The German edition of the World Dressage Masters presented by Axel Johnson Group was clearly more than fantastic success. It was epic. A field of heavy hitters were battling for the title of The World Dressage Master, 9 nations were represented and 19 of the best horses and  riders in the world. No one could predict the outcome of the exciting three days. Not even the judges. But it ended with a surprise - a celebration of new young talents - two eleven year-old horses in the lead, that became the highlights of the event – El Santo and Eremos del Castegno. The judges themselves admitted they had a hard job, judging so many horses and riders of such eminent quality. But after three days it was clear: the Munich show was dominated by the Italian Valentina Truppa and her new fantastic mover Eremo Del Categno and Germany's veteran Isabel Werth and her talented 11-year old El Santo.

Danielle does it again - winner of the WDM Jiva Hill Youth Challenge (CDI U25)

The first two days had been dominated by Danielle Heijkoop (NED), who dazzled the audience with fantastic dancer Siro. And as if two days weren't enough, she simply did it again. Danielle and Siro cruised into first place of Jiva Hill Youth Challenge Final, scoring 77.200%. Veronique Henchen (LUX) rode her fantastic Fontalero to a second place on 72.850%, before Victoria Michalke (GER) and Pavarotti who took the third place on 70.050%.

Winner of the WDM Nürnberger Rider Ranking

The top Rider Ranking spot from all the previous WDM competitions: Palm Beach, Munich, Falsterbo and Hickstead was secured by no other than the Swedish Olympian Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvn. Tinne has had a fantastic year with her two top WDM horses, Favourit and Don Auriello, which indeed payed of. Together with the title of being the World Dressage Master she also goes home with 25.000 Euros. Tinne was very happy, and with a beaming smile on her face, she rode the lap of honour to rapturous applause from the WDM audience. I'm so happy and pleased, she said. WDM is a fantastic competition and it is truly an honor to earn this title.

 The next WDM show will be in Falserbo at 12-14 July.