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Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament:
Electric Swiss Martin Fuchs Takes the Six Bar Higher

Another youthful talent, Martin Fuchs, riding with the Swiss flag on his saddle pad, was the only competitor to clear the final fence of the Atco Electric Six Bar tonight at an impressive 1.95 meters.  His horse, the enthusiastic Holsteiner stallion, Conte Della Caccia, celebrated each round with a buck after the final fence.

Martin Fuchs and Conte Della Caccia.  Photo:  Moranequinephoto.com

A grateful rider thanks his horse -- Martin Fuchs and Conte Della Caccia.  Photo:  Moranequinephoto.com

Three riders tied for second place:  Eugenie Angot of France, Lars Nieberg of Germany, and Shane Breen representing Ireland.

Eugenie Angot and Pirate Adalou.  Photo:  Moranequinephoto.com

Lars Nieberg and Galippo 5 tied for second place.  Photo:  Moranequinephoto.com

Shane Breen and Touch of Chilli, the third pair to tie for second place.  Photo:  Moranquinephoto.com

Concluding the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse, the audience was treated to a very special performance:  The Band of the Irish Guards played a carefully orchestrated medley of music to accompany a very special fireworks display.

The Band of the Irish Guards.  Photo:  Moranequinephoto.com

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