Great Grand Prix Comeback of Natalia Belova & Cosimo in Samorin
The international equestrian arena in Samorin (SVK) is a real paradise for riders and horses alike. Perfect conditions, high-class competitions and an equally high-class field of riders are ideal to compare yourself with the international scene. That is exactly what EQWOteam rider Natala Belova (RUS) did during the CSI2* Equestrian Festival – and her results spoke volumes!
Riding four horses – Upset des Cinq Chenes, Ferdinand, Quick Shine and Cosimo – the 21-year old European Championship contestand was able to get a ribbon with all of them. Natalia kicked the weekend off with a 12th place riding her Ogano Sitte-son Upset des Cinq Chenes in the Gold Tour over 1.45 m (find the article here).
Her six-year old prospect for the future Ferdinand (by Clinton I x Cantos) did a great job, too and finished eigth in Saturday’s Youngster Tour (1.25 m). Yet another eight place was achieved by Natalia and Quick Shine, a dutch bred offspring of Numero Uno, in the 1.40 m class. The competition in Samorin came to a fabolous end on Sunday. Natalia’s Cosimo, aka „Cosi“ gave his comeback in a World Ranking List Grand Prix and delivered on point. The combination stayed clear both in the first round and the jump-off and finished sixth. Not only was Natalia the best placed female in this class, she was also nominated as one of the Leading Lady Riders of the weekend!
This article was written by EQUESTRIAN WORLDWIDE – EQWO.net
