At the opening day of the International Christmas Horse Show in Mechelen it was Belgium who dominated the opening U25 class. Set at a height of 1.30m a total of 46 horse-rider combinations took the start. Fastest time was set by Pieter Kenis and the 9-year-old Gravin van HD (by Shindler de Muze). Earlier this year Kenis won the international competitions in Zandhoven and Lichtenvoorde. Thibault Philippaerts followed in a second place with the 8-year-old Cristallina v. Janshof Z (by Cadance van 't Gelutt Z). The reigning Belgium champions were followed by Jeroen De Winter and Va-Vite. Antares-rider, Julie De Pelsmaeker finished fourth while Stephex-daughter Emilie Conter completed the top five with Fragile van 't Paradijs.
