The newly crowned European Champion is making his first appearance at the Jumping International de Dinard — and he’s bringing big ambitions with him.

After a historic performance at the 2025 European Championships, where he claimed individual gold, Germany’s Richard Vogel has arrived in Dinard for the first time — and he’s ready to chase another major victory in Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard.

“I’ll be riding Cloudio on Sunday,” he shared with a smile. “I’m very excited. It’s my first time in Dinard, but we’ve always heard great things about the show — and now that we’re here, it’s actually even better than we imagined.”

Vogel was quick to praise the unique setting and ambiance of the event:

“There’s a very special atmosphere here. It’s warm, welcoming, and all the pink around the showgrounds makes it stand out — it’s really something unique on the circuit.”

With Cloudio already feeling sharp after a first CSI5* class earlier in the week, the plan is now clear: two days of rest, and then full focus on the Rolex Grand Prix.

“The goal is obviously to be as successful as possible,” Vogel said. “At a Rolex Grand Prix, every rider here is capable of winning. So the key is to focus on yourself, your plan, your horse — and deliver your best round.”

Already one of the most talked-about riders of the season, Richard Vogel now looks to add a Rolex Grand Prix title to his incredible 2025 season. All eyes will be on him this Sunday at 2:45 p.m. on the Val Porée grass arena.