The venue for the 3rd CSI Zurich at the open racetrack with prize money of 500,000 Sfr from 5 to 8 July, became the main test for the Showjumping World Championship in Stockholm- one month later.
Not surprising that fourty two riders from 11 nations were now participating in Zurich. CSI has grown to 29,000 spectators( including 10,000 on Sunday) a record setting was reported. Sponsors were now interested in long term plannings.
History 1990
The big gallopping
The old racetrack could not suffice any longer. Cyclists complained about their restrictions in training & racing, neighbours complained about the noise factor. The Theiler brothers were now faced with finding a new location. Not only was the future of CSI a concern, but also the main event, of the show, US Rodeo.
Animal Welfare organizations placed restrictions, Swiss Veterinary banned the entry of horses, cattle & riders from US. After numerous concessions, entry was allowed with the exception of 2 cows, which were replaced by calves from Hirzel that advanced to being absolute stars! More problems faced them with 3 US Pros that had broken arms to be replaced with additional riders from Germany, but the show continued….successfully.
Animal Welfare organizations placed restrictions, Swiss Veterinary banned the entry of horses, cattle & riders from US. After numerous concessions, entry was allowed with the exception of 2 cows, which were replaced by calves from Hirzel that advanced to being absolute stars! More problems faced them with 3 US Pros that had broken arms to be replaced with additional riders from Germany, but the show continued….successfully.
Once again the Swiss riders attracted top positions. Winner, Frenchman Roger-Yves Bost with Norton de Rhys, 2nd Markus Fuchs with Sandor & 3rd Willi Melliger with Landlord. Sunday’s Grand Prix was won by Joe Fargis(USA) with Mill Pearl, 2nd Michael Whitaker with Mon Santa. The best Swiss rider in 5th position was Phillipe Guerdat with Lanciano.
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