Nick Nanning & Burgis Classina Show their Class in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

By Jumper News on 2026-11-09

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2026 – An early start proved no disadvantage for the Netherlands’ Nick Nanning and Burgis Classina (Casalito x Clarimo), who secured victory in Sunday’s €57,150 Dammann Reitplatz-u. Sportplatzbau Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. Among the 55 horse-and-rider combinations in the class, eight qualified for the jump-off. Nanning and the 11-year-old German Sport Horse (DSP) mare were first to return to the arena and delivered a clear round in 36.83 seconds – a time that none of the remaining seven combinations managed to beat.

Stephan de Freitas Barcha (BRA) and Dinozo Império Egípcio (Diamant de Semilly x Urbain du Monnai) came close, finishing second with a clear round in 37.30 seconds. Third place went to Mark McAuley (IRL) and L’Arc En Ciel Z (L’Arc de Triomphe x San Remo), who stopped the clock at 38.42 seconds, followed by Andreas Schou (DEN) and Diacero PS (Diaron OLD x Cento) in fourth place with 38.93 seconds. Fifth place went to Bertrand Genin (BEL) and Baya de Riverland (Bresil de Riverland x Kashmir van Schuttershof), who crossed the finish line in 40.32 seconds. All five combinations finished double clear, with six of the eight jump-off contenders managing to finish without faults.

“It was not an easy class,” Nanning said afterwards. “I was second to go, and I made a good plan, which I think I followed quite well. Going first in the jump-off is not always the easiest position, but my dad and I made a good plan there as well. I actually didn’t think I was going to be the fastest today, but it was a fast time, and I’m very glad to win this Grand Prix.”

Reflecting on where he gained the advantage, Nanning pointed to his approach to the vertical and the following turn. “From one to two, I think everyone did seven strides. Then I had quite a nice turn, and I made seven strides to the vertical, which not everyone did. I think that was very important, and the rollback was quite fast. I think that’s why I won it.”

Speaking about his winning partner, Nanning added: “Classina is a very special mare. She has a lot of scope, and she’s quite fast. I’ve had her for about three years now. At the moment, she’s my best horse, so I’m very happy with her. I’m also very grateful to her owners, who put so much trust in me and let me ride her.”

“I think we’ve been coming here for about five years now,” Nanning said about competing at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. “We normally come in February as well, and I like coming towards the end of the year to extend the outdoor season a little longer. Oliva is a great show, with three very nice arenas, and you can bring a lot of horses. It’s a place where the horses can learn a lot.”