Max Paschertz has claimed victory in the Young Riders Final of the NetAachen-Prize in Aachen. Riding Foodfox' Cathilde H, the German rider produced two clear rounds and secured the win with a jump-off time of 36.48 seconds. Tabitha Kyle finished second with Desterly, while Jone Illi took third with Celtas Quillian.
Paschertz set the tone in the opening round, keeping a clean sheet in 70.11 seconds. In the jump-off, the German combination once again left all the poles standing and stopped the clock at 36.48 seconds. That proved enough for victory in the Aachen finale.
Tabitha Kyle came closest to the winner. In the saddle of Desterly (Tolan R.), the Irish rider also delivered two clear rounds, finishing the jump-off in 36.97 seconds. The bronze medal went to Jone Illi with Celtas Quillian (Uriko). The Finnish rider completed another faultless performance and crossed the finish line in 38.18 seconds.
Olivia Sponer secured fourth place with Bingo du Chateau (Quaprice Bois Margot). The British combination remained clear throughout and recorded a jump-off time of 39.97 seconds. Belgium's Louise Ameeuw completed the top five with Kaliber (Verdi TN). She also produced two clear rounds, finishing the decisive jump-off in 42.00 seconds.