Switzerland secures a perfect victory in Bratislava and qualifies for the semi-finals of the EEF series

At the final regional qualifier of the EEF Series 2025 on June 13 in Bratislava, Slovakia, the Swiss team delivered an outstanding performance, winning flawlessly. This remarkable performance confirms the consistency and mastery of the Swiss quartet, which has now qualified for the semifinals in Budapest.

L'équipe suisse salue la foule lors de son tour de piste après une incroyable victoire aux Longines EEF Series CSIO3* Bratislava le vendredi 13 juin 2025. De gauche à droite Gaetan Joliat & Chelsea Z, Anthony Bourquard & Everest d'Ellipse, Barbara Schnieper & Canice et Martin Fuchs & Fortjump du Beauménil © EEF/ Jan Vlcek @equifo.cz

A Swiss team in top form

The team, consisting of Martin Fuchs (Fortjump du Beauménil) , Barbara Schnieper (Canice) , Anthony Bourquard (Everest d'Ellipse) , and Gaetan Joliat (Chelsea Z), delivered two flawless rounds. The four riders exhibited clear rounds, a rare feat in this type of international competition. In a Nations Cup format, every mistake counts, and the clear round demonstrates the excellent preparation of the Swiss team.

Team leader Peter van der Waaij praised the group's concentration and cohesion and highlighted the professionalism of his riders and the quality of the horses.

Close duel with Hungary

Against a Hungarian team that also remained flawless in the first two rounds, the decision was made in a decisive jump-off . Swiss Gaetan Joliat , who started last, rode the fastest time and secured victory for Switzerland, ahead of Hungary (second) and the Netherlands (third) with 8 points.

Goal: the semi-finals in Budapest

With this performance, Switzerland now advances to the semifinals in Budapest along with five other nations: Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria , and Slovakia . This is a crucial step toward qualifying for the EEF Series Grand Final, which will take place in September.