![]() ![]() Maikel van der Vleuten and Beauville Z NOP win the CSI5* LGCT grand prix of Cannes ‘I may as well throw the kitchen sink at it’ĭutch showjumper Maikel van der Vleuten triumphed in the CSI5* Longines Global Champions Tour grand prix of Cannes with his Olympic medallist Beauville Z NOP. Then, when Jens set off, I was a bit stressed because we’ve known each other for a long time, we’re friends and I must confess that I was very happy when I saw the timer stop.” I saw the round by Henrik von Eckermann and I knew it would be hard because I don’t always have complete control over her. “She has often been very close to winning in major grands prix and she gave her all today. “It’s my first five-star win on Katanga and she really deserves it,” said Nicola. He had an anxious wait as final rider Jens Fredricson of Sweden rocketed home from final draw to come close to Nicola’s leading time, but stopped the clock just 0.3sec slower. “I have a nice string at the moment and we’ve been slowly working away so it was nice to show what they’re made of.” Fantastic 14-way jump-off for Rolex grand prixĪn electric 14-combination jump-off for the Rolex grand prix of La Baule, France, resulted in a hard-fought win for Nicola Philippaerts of Belgium riding the 13-year-old mare Katanga VH Dingeshof. “Homey is a speedy little horse – pretty small but she has a massive stride,” she added. But he really listens to me, and he’s good at turning. He did everything he needed to do, and went fast. “So to top it off with Odarco winning the grand prix was the perfect ending. “I was over the moon with Odarco and it was a really good day because nearly all the horses jumped clear that day in their finals,” Millie told H&H. She described the win as a “perfect ending” after she also posted a 1.40m win with new mare Homey and her other horses all jumped well at the show. ![]() ![]() I would also like to thank Gerry Mullins for his intense monthly boot camps and Cian O’Connor for his coaching and support on my journey to be the best I can be.” Allen scores a ‘perfect ending’īelgium-based British showjumper Millie Allen landed the CSI2* grand prix at CSI2* Peelbergen, the Netherlands, riding the nine-year-old Odarco Van D’Abelendreef. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my head coach, Tom Plaster who really helps me develop as an athlete every day. He’s an exceptional horse with the biggest heart who just wants to deliver his best for you every time. I couldn’t have asked Guru to give me more than he did. Keira added: “I’m absolutely delighted to have won my first two-star grand prix world ranking class. Short-term we’re aiming for young riders and under-25 competitions, to represent her country, that would be the main goal.” “At the moment we’re just concentrating on what we’re doing but her aim is to go all the way to the top. Kiera Stoute and KI Guru in action en route to winning the CSI2* grand prix at the LGCT of Cannes ![]()
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