Enjoying beautiful weather and in the wonderful atmosphere of the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER in Treffen, the CDI4* CDI3* CDIU25 Dressage International opened today.
Seventeen participating duos went to the start in the CDI3* Grand Prix de Dressage, which served as qualification both for the Grand Prix Special on Friday (29/05) and the Grand Prix Freestyle on Saturday (30/05). The riders from Germany made a particularly strong showing and secured first, second and third places.
Isabelle Steidle (GER), with her 14-year-old Holstein Long Drink, descended from Langenhagen x Concerto II, rode into the competition as last starter and delivered the best performance. Three of the five international judges saw her in first place and the overall score of 70.620 % was a clear indicator of victory. “Winning here on the first appearance is simply great! We feel very welcome here and conditions are ideal.” said the beaming winner Isabelle Steidle.
Her fellow countryman Matthias Bouten (GER), with his twelve-year-old Ehrengold MJ descended from Ehrentusch, having a score of 69.140 %, was therefore narrowly beaten into second place in the CDI3* Grand Prix de Dressage. Third-placed Kathleen Keller (GER) has counted as one of the rising talents in the dressage scene, not least since her victory in the German Dressur Derby (2011). With Daintree, raised in Hanover, she achieved an overall 68.300 % and third place, delivering yet more proof of her talent.
The Austrian participants also put on a good show. Andrea John (T) and her Esperanto 4 took fourth place with 67.840 %, whilst reigning national champion of the small tour Caroline Kottas-Heldenberg (W) and Shylock were seventh with 5.820 %. Jacqueline Toniutti from Styria also delivered a solid performance and, in the saddle of Sandrose, daughter of Diamond, achieved 64.000 % for ninth place.
Competition: 01 CDI3* international dressage test – Grand Prix de Dressage
Level: FEI Grand Prix Edition 2009, Revision 2015
Qualification for Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle
1. Long Drink – Steidle Isabelle (GER) 70,620 %
2. Ehrengold Mj – Bouten Matthias (GER) 69,140 %
3. Daintree – Keller Kathleen (GER) 68,300 %
4. Esperanto 4 – John Andrea (AUT/T) 67,840 %
5. Die Callas – Ross Anna Louise (GBR) 67,400 %
6. Fixdesign Corallo Nero – Rustignoli Micol (ITA) 66,320 %
7. Shylock 6 – Kottas-Heldenberg Caroline (AUT/W) 65,820 %
8. Beukenvallei’s Ubique – Lenaerts Joyce (NED) 65,200 %
9. Sandrose – Toniutti Jacqueline (AUT/St) 64,600 %
10. Beldonwelt – Scolari Federica (ITA) 64,360 %
11. Harmonia – Soldi Ester (ITA) 63,940 %
12. Randon – Tiozzo Leonardo (ITA) 63,880 %
Link to results
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
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Source: Press release GHPC
