The Philippaerts family looks back with satisfaction on their performance at
Jumping Mechelen. “Jumping Mechelen 2023 was an incredible edition for both our family and the organization,” Ludo says.
“It was full of atmosphere and spectacle, to which my children contributed from the opening night. Thibault won the Stallion competition, Nicola the Masters, with Olivier competing until the final round. Besides the opening day, my sons consistently delivered clear rounds in other events. On the final day, Thibault narrowly missed victory, Olivier finished fourth in the same event, and Nicola was sixth in the World Cup. We met the challenge, as did the organization, which makes Jumping Mechelen special each year. It's a fantastic event where the audience plays a major role. My biggest goal for 2024 is everyone's health: if that's ensured, everything will be fine.”
Olivier Philippaerts had a tougher week, concluding with a fourth-place finish in the Stephex Stables class. Olivier Philippaerts had a strong start at Jumping Mechelen but experienced a somewhat challenging week, finishing in fourth place during the Last Chance. “Indeed, the competition was a bit more inconsistent for me and overall, I'm not too satisfied with the results,” Olivier Philippaerts explains. “From H&M Miro, I expected much more during the World Cup. Le Blue Diamond performed well, but we were unable to clinch a prize together. The highlight of the past week has been the eight-year-old Precious. It's a young horse with a lot of potential for the future. And if we're looking ahead, then the Olympic Games next year are something we cannot overlook. That is my ambition for 2024.”
source: Press Release