Leon Thijssen shined in the CSI3* 1.45m Grand Prix of Sentower Park. With Faithless Mvdl, the Dutch rider left an unforgettable impression on the course.
Riding Faithless Mvdl, a 2010 KWPN mare by Ukato and Clinton, Leon Thijssen delivered a flawless round in the first phase. In the jump-off, they gave a breathtaking performance, completing the course without any faults in a time of 39.00 seconds. This unbeatable performance earned them a well-deserved victory and a prize of €13,150. Another Dutch combination, Mans Thijssen and the 9-year-old KWPN stallion, Hello (by Alano), narrowly missed the podium, finishing in fourth place. They also produced a faultless jump-off, showcasing the Netherlands' equestrian prowess.
Omer Karaevli secured the second-place position with a faultless jump-off on Avant Toi (by Flyinge Quite Easy 958) in a time of 39.64 seconds. Argentine rider Mariano Ossa took home the bronze with the 9-year-old gelding, Elton van het Exelhof Z (by Elvis ter Putte).
Belgian rider Koen Vereecke finished in fifth place with Lector Vd Bisschop (by Bamako de Muze). The duo recorded the fastest time, more than two seconds faster than Thijssen, but paid the price with a jumping fault.