The founding of the World Cup Dressage

Ever since the introduction of the World Cup for Jumping Riders in 1978 and its consequent success-story, supporters of eventing, dressage and driving did speak of similar World Cup Series in their discipline. Eventing is still in discussion stage. But the Dressage World Cup became a reality in 1985.

International judges Wolfgang Niggli (SUI), Jaap Pot (NED), Johanna Hall (GB) and Heinz Schütte (GER), Fritz Widmer of the FEI and World Cup Director showjumping Max Ammann were present at the ‘founders-meeting’ in December 1984.

It was decided to create an European League with the top ten riders to qualify for the Final and to give one spot in the Final each to the USA and Canada.

Find here the results from Worldcup Finals from 1986-1995

Worldcup Final 1995 Los Angeles (USA)

1. Anky van Grunsven (NED) - Cameleon Bonfire - 100 pts
2. Monica Theodorescu (GER) - Ganimedes TecR - 95 pts
3. Sven Rothenberger (NED) - Olympic Bo - 90 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1994 Göteborg (Sweden)

1. Monica Theodorescu (GER) - Ganimedes TecR - 100 pts
2. Nicole Uphoff-Becker (GER) - Hermann's Grand Gilbert - 92 pts
3. Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) - Edinburg - 87 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1993 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)

1. Monica Theodorescu (GER) - Ganimedes - 30 pts
2. Sven Rothenberger (GER) - Ideaal - 27,5 pts
3. Isabell Werth (GER) - Fabienne - 25 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1992 Göteborg (Sweden)

1. Isabell Werth (GER) - Fabienne - 30 pts
2. Sven Rothenberger (GER) - Ideaal - 27,5 pts
3. Monica Theodorescu (GER) - Grunox - 25pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1991 Paris-Bercy (France)

1. Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) - Matador- 35 pts
2. Nina Menkova (URS) - Dikson - 31,5 pts
3. Sven Rothenberger (FRG) - Andiamo - 31 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1990 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)

1. Sven Rothenberger (FRG) - Andiamo - 30 pts
2. Michael Klimke (FRG) - Entertainer - 27,5 pts
3. Nina Menkova (URS) - Dikson - 25 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1989 Göteborg (Sweden)

1. Margit Otto-Crépin (FRA) - Corlandus - 35 pts
2. Christine Stückelberger (SUI) - Gauguin de Lully - 32,5 pts
3. Nina Menkova (URS) - Dikson - 30 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1988 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)

1. Christine Stückelberger (SUI) - Gauguin de Lully - 50 pts
2. Cindy Ishoy (CAN) - Dynasty - 34,5 pts
3. Otto Hofer (SUI) - Andiamo - 30 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1987 Essen (Germany)

1. Christine Stückelberger (SUI) - Gauguin de Lully - 50 pts
2. Anne-Grethe Jensen (DEN) - Marzog - 32 pts
3. George Theodorescu (FRG) - Sunny Boy- 30,5 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage

Worldcup Final 1986 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)

1. Anne-Grethe Jensen (DEN) - Marzog - 50 pts
2. Christopher Bartle (GBR) - Wily Trout - 33,5 pts
3. Christine Stückelberger (SUI) - Rubelit von Unkenruf - 33 pts

- Results Grand Prix Freestyle, Worldcup Final
- Results Grand Prix de Dressage