2008 Nurnberger Burgpokal Finallists: Ronald Luders on Kempke Hof's Sancisco (by Sandro Hit)

Ingrid Klimke, whose hands are always picture-perfect, demonstrated that for her, diversity in the training of a horse is not just a phrase.

Klimke was the favourite for the 2008 Nurnberger Burgpokal title, but in the finals, the Westfalian stallion lacked some collection in the canter despite the fact that the trot was outstanding.

Hayley Beresford on Rhapsodie Queen

Isabell Werth during the award ceremony of the 2008 Nurnberger Burgpokal Finals

El Santo NRW (by Ehrentusch)

Isabell Werth and El Santo NRW won the 2008 Nurnberger Burgpokal Finals

Kittel and Floresco not on best form. They started the season so well in Münster in January, but the 10-year old has made so many miles this season and at the end of the season he lacked spark. We hope to see them on form again in 2009.

Dieter Laugks on Weltall

Nathalie Zu Saeyn-Wittgenstein on Digby