The FEI World cup competition in Verona, Italy, delivered top sport with a five horse-rider combination, Jump-Off. Olympic Champion, Ben Maher was the first to start aboard his Point Break . Eventually Germany's Sophie Hinners bested, Maher's time with Iron Dames my Prins , conquering the fourth leg of the FEI Western European League of the World Cup season.
“I’m so happy. Iron Dames My Prins jumped incredible today. It was a difficult first round and it was my first jump-off with him. He did an amazing job and I’m very thankful for everyone supporting me today and also the rest of the weekend. I only started riding Iron Dames My Prins in the middle of the year. Before, it was my team colleague David Will that used to ride him. Deborah gave me the chance to ride this incredible horse and I’m very thankful for that. I’m very proud today to represent the Iron Dames and to be part of the team.” Hinners says
Sophie Hinners and Ludo Philippaerts' bred, 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Iron Dames My Prins (ex. My Prins van Dorperheide, v. Zilverstar T) won the class in 37.91 seconds. With a finish in 38.23 seconds, Olympic champions, Ben Mahere followed as runner-up aboard his Swedish bred, Point Break (Action-Breaker).
Maher and the stallion, bred by Nya Appelvikens Risdkola referred Germany's Marcus Ehning aboard Coolio 42 (Casalito) to the third spot.
The combination was followed by Jennifer Hochstaedter and Golden Lady (Cassini Gold). Sweden's Petronella Andersson completed the top five with the 10-year-old BWP-mare, Opaline WS (Etoulon).
