The 2008 Samsung Super League was the 2008 edition of the

Samsung Super League The Samsung Super League was the commercial denomination of the FEI Nations Cup, Nations Cup, one of the most prestigious Concours de Saut International, Grand Prix Show Jumping series in the world, from 2003 until 2008. The Samsung Super League w ...

, the premier international team

Grand Prix show jumping Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows are li ...

competition run by the FEI and sponsored by

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. It was held at eight European venues from May 9 to September 21, 2008.

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won the series for the third consecutive year, while

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of Germany won the title of top rider.

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was relegated to the 2009 FEI Nations Cup after finishing last in the eight team series.

2008 show schedule

Standings

Overall

was relegated to the 2009 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League. Before the beginning of the 2009 season of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup (the follower of the

), the number of participating nations teams in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup has been increased up to ten. Thus, after the descent of Sweden, three nations starting positions are reassigned. This was done by the placement of best placed show jumpers from every nation in the world rankings. The emerging nations to the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup were Sweden, France and Canada. The national equestrian federation of Canada refrained, so Italy moved into the Meydan FEI Nations Cup for the 2009 season.

Top rider

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Rolf-Göran Bengtsson Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (born 2 June 1962 in Lund) is a Swedish show jumper. He won a silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in the individual jumping, and also a silver medal in the team jumping event at the 2004 Summer Olympics. ...

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Steve Guerdat Steve Guerdat (born 10 June 1982) is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. He is the 2012 Olympic Champion in individual jumping. He also won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the ...

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External links

Official website
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