Impressive double victory for Simoncic

What a performance by Felicita Simoncic! The 20-year-old from Vienna claimed a double victory at the U25 tournament at Schloss Achleiten over the weekend – and did so with impressive confidence.

Riding Four Legends, she won not only the Intermediate II but also the U25 Grand Prix – scoring 73.154 percent, making her the only rider to break the 70-percent mark. “I’m absolutely thrilled – I went into the competition with such a positive mindset and was able to follow through completely today,” she said, beaming with joy. Two tests scoring over 72 percent? “It’s insane – I don’t even know what to say.”

Simoncic also delivered a strong performance with her second horse, Immowert’s Ivar. A score of 67.615 percentearned her second place – her very own personal double victory. Only Adrian Munoz Jurado (ESP) with Pramwaldhof’s Scubido (66.975%) joined her on the podium.

What’s especially remarkable: Simoncic appeared focused, calm, and full of trust in both rides. “I can feel that we’re really becoming a team,” she said about her Grand Prix partner Four Legends. “That gives me a real confidence boost for the challenges ahead.”

How does she juggle riding two horses? With routine – and a strong support team: “I have an amazing groom. After the first ride, I was able to come down for a moment, collect myself, and take a deep breath. That really helps.”

What will she take away from Achleiten? “Focus, trust – and the feeling that I can do it,” she says. She’s on the right track. And the next championship can come anytime.

N°10 FEI Grand Prix U25 1. Felicita Simoncic (AUT), Four Legends, 73,154 Prozent 2. Felicita Simoncic (AUT), Immowert’s Ivar, 67,615 3. Adrian Munoz Jurado (ESP), Pramwaldhof’s Scubido, 66,975 Ergebnis im Detail HIER