Today 82 times the starter bell rang in the CSI3* GLOCK’s Opening Competition over 1.40 m. For the first time in the International Show Jumping at the GHPC, the top riders saddled their horses and really went out for it. A total of 25 participating duos finished a penalty-free round but only one of them managed to stay under the 60 second mark. Francois Mathy Jr (BEL) risked it all in the saddle of his eleven-year-old BWP stallion Falco van de Clehoeve and, at 58.92 seconds, was not to be beaten. “We are here participating in a beautiful tournament and I am delighted with this kick-off victory. However, we still have quite a few days ahead of us and, for the Grand Prix on Sunday, I hope to have that necessary little bit of luck”, said the beaming winner in his interview.
Closest to the winning time was Sanne Thijssen. The just 17-year-old Dutch rider presented a fabulous round with her Baloubet du Rouet-daughter Ulena, securing second place in a penalty-free 60.29 seconds. German rider Felix Hassmann made it to third place. He crossed the finishing line with eleven-year-old gelding SL Brazonado after 61.14 seconds. Austria also twice achieved placings with Jürgen Krackow (S) on Ailonka (7th place – 0/66.19) and Stefanie Bistan (NÖ) on Kennedy 2 (13th place – 0/74.34).
10 – CSI3* GLOCK’s OPENING COMPETITION
Int. Jumping competition (fault/time) 1.40 m
1. Falco van de Clehoeve – Mathy, Francois Jr (BEL) 0/58,92
2. Ulena – Thijssen, Sanne (NED) 0/60,29
3. SL Brazonado – Haßmann, Felix (GER) 0/61,14
4. Dragon Leon – Cheng, Kenneth (HKG) 0/62,51
5. Barino – Bettinger, Marc (GER) 0/62,71
6. Inliner – Bitter, Eva (GER) 0/63,28
7. Ailonka – Krackow, Jürgen (AUT/S) 0/66,19
8. Quintella – Skrzyczynski, Jaroslaw (POL) 0/66,28
9. Horse Gym’s Balance – Haßmann, Felix (GER) 0/67,83
10. Amour 44 – Thijssen, Sanne (NED) 0/69,13
11. Nicole – Cox, Karel (BEL) 0/69,46
12. Chiricco 2 – Bruggink, Gert Jan (NED) 0/69,84
13. Kennedy 2 – Bistan, Stefanie (AUT/NÖ) 0/74,34
14. Crystal IV – Wettstein, Simone (SUI) 0/74,49
15. Sam de Bacon – Mendoza, Jessica (GBR) 0/75,25
16. Gulio van de Koelaar – Hatteland, Cecilie (NOR) 0/75,30
17. Clipmyhorse Cash And Go – Wettstein, Simone (SUI) 0/75,71
18. Wireina – Karlsson, Irma (SWE) 0/75,75
19. Zimba HL – Verhagen, Charlotte (NED) 0/76,11
20. Donatella-N – Philippaerts, Nicola (BEL) 0/76,18
21. Tiny Toon Semilly – Mordasini, Charlotte (SWE) 0/76,51
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