Today Ireland heared its anthem at the international five star CSIO in Hickstead, Great-Britain. In the 1.45m class it was Billy Twomey and the 13-year-old Diaghiliv (by Vangelis S) who set the fastest time. Twomey stopped the clock in 40.50 seconds. Great-Britain's Guy Williams and the 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood Depardieu van 't Kiezelhof (by Thunder van de Zuuthoeve) followed as runner-up. The combination crossed the finish in 41.99 seconds. Christian Hess and Caivano 3 (by Chacco Blue) placed third in this 1.45m class. Robert Whitaker and Yazmin Pinchen ensured a British domination in the class. Whitaker and Catwalk IV (by Colman) finished fourth while Yazmin Pinchen completed the top five aboard Van De Vivaldi (by Vidalvi van de Kempel).
