In Oliva, the 2-star competition is still going strong. The highlight of today was the 1,45m Grand Prix Qualifier. And it was Ireland who ruled the show.... The podium colored all green... It was Ivan Dalton who took home the victory. With the 8-year old gelding Umano des Dragons (Diamant de Semilly) he jumped to clear phases in 31,80 seconds. Niall Talbot ended on second place with the Selle Français Nicos de La Cense (Eyeken des Fontenis). They crossed the finish line in 32,05 seconds. Paul Kennedy and Cartown Danger Mouse (Harlequin du Carel) ended on third place with a time of 32,87 seconds. The top five was completed by Hilmar Meyer (Salto Fee) and Dominique Hendrickx (Colina Pijvenhof Z). They finished in 32,94 and 33,85 seconds. Earlier today, a 1,30m class was ridden as well. This class was a two-phases-class. The victory once again went to the British rider Chloe Aston. She rode Chico (Catoki) to the finish line in 28,37 seconds. Ashton already won a class yesterday. The American lady rider Jennifer Goddard took account of the second place. She and Ungaro De La Hot Couture (Ogano Sitte) jumped a clear second phase in 29,10 seconds. Jennifer Pedersen and Lady Carmen 5 (Contendro) completed the top three. Fourth place went to the Belgian rider Marine Lenoble and her horse Malone d'Hof Ten Bos (Corland). The top five was completed by Julia Kayser and Edinus (Padinus). Click here for the results
