Today eleven duos from six countries started in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage in order to qualify for the Grand Prix Special on Saturday (30/05).
GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) and his world champion horse GLOCK’s Johnson TN presented themselves in a league of their own. In magnificent style, Hans Peter led the beautiful stallion offspring of Jazz x Flemmingh through the test. All the judges agreed: this was the best performance! The final score was 76.140 %, with the canter movements such as flying changes and extended canter movements especially being given the highest scores.
When asked what the expectations for tomorrow were, the GLOCK rider answered totally relaxed: “With GLOCK’s Casper I will be starting with a young horse. It is his first time at a large tournament, so you never know how things will turn out. I’m curious to see whether he will show the same focus as ‘Johnny’ today.”
Thanks to Lorraine van den Brink and her already 19-year-old Orlandus, the second place also went to The Netherlands. With 68.800 % she had less than half a percent score more than Matthias Kempkes (GER) who came third. He was given 68.400 % for his performance in the saddle of Rivero II, descendant of Riccoletto.
Highest ranking Austrian was Alexandra Slanec from Vienna with her Lord of Dream in eighth place (66.680 %). Nikolaus Erdmann (K) and Lamborghini 79 came tenth with 64.820 % ahead of Martin Hauptmann (St) with Frechdachs H in eleventh place (63.180 %).
Competition 02: CDI4* international dressage test – Grand Prix de Dressage
Level: FEI Grand Prix Edition 2009, Revision 2015
Qualification for Grand Prix Special
1. Glock’s Johnson TN – Minderhoud Hans Peter (NED) 76,140 %
2. Orlandus – van den Brink Lorraine (NED) 68,800 %
3. Riccoletto – Kempkes Matthias (GER) 68,400 %
4. Hexagon’s Zodinde – Zweistra Thamar (NED) 68,300 %
5. Lights of Londonderry – Ayache Alexandre (FRA) 68,140 %
6. Vinheste – Keller Kathleen (GER) 68,080 %
7. Wilco V – van Orshaegen Mario (BEL) 67,220 %
8. Lord of Dream – Slanec Alexandra (AUT/W) 66,680 %
9. Stella Pack Ganda – Lukasik Anna (POL) 65,340 %
10. Lamborghini 79 – Erdmann Nikolaus (AUT/K) 64,820 %
11. Frechdachs H – Hauptmann Martin (AUT/St) 63,180 %
Link to result
GLOCK’s Entertainment in the Riders Lounge
With the theme “Horses and Stars”, there’s GLOCK-style high-class entertainment awaiting guests in the exclusive Riders Lounge:
• Gourmet entertainment
• Top-class international show acts
• Styling Lounge with star stylist Eren Bektas and his team
• Kids Lounge with creative supervision
• Cinema Lounge for little cinema fans
• Wellness Lounge (manicure, pedicure, massage)
• Dog Wellness – the very finest dog massage with Manfred Kellenc
Day tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday available for 300 euros per person.
Day ticket info: +43 664 88 73 44 01
Cooking Lounge
German star chef Alfons Schuhbeck will gain be delighting all in his Cooking Lounge at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. Here, all tournament guests enjoy free entry. The cooking shows take place on Friday and Saturday at 11am, 2pm and 5pm and on Sunday at 11am and 2pm.
Free entry
The tournament arena is accessible to all visitors free of charge. In the Kids Lounge and at the Pony Riding area, fun and entertainment are guaranteed for the youngsters. Dogs have been considered too: in the Dog Lounge there’s plenty of sustenance and the very finest of massages (by appointment and subject to availability) for your faithful pets.
Fully informed
All the information about the competitions, daily summaries, lots of photos and news, along with a live stream and videos of Dressage International at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER, are all to be found at www.ghpc.at
INFOBOX
What: CDI4* CDI3* CDIU25 | Dressage International
When: 28th – 31st May 2015
Where: GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER Treffen, Villach
VIP day tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 300 euros per person on +43 664 887 344 01
Free entry to the competition events in the tournament arena
www.ghpc.at
Source: Press release GHPC
