Hans Peter Minderhoud gives the Netherlands the lead in Rotterdam's Nations Cup

Today Dressage dominated the program at the CHIO in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In the 5* international Nations Cup Dressage there was an alternation of heavy rain and beautiful sunshine. Nevertheless Dutch top rider, Hans Peter Minderhoud wasn't impressed by the weather changes and brought a current top placing for his team.

Aboard Glock's Johnson N.O.P. (by Jazz), Minderhoud brought the Netherlands in the lead. Team members, Daniëlle Heijkoop (Siro), Adelinde Cronelissen (Jerich Parzival) and Diederik Silfhout(Arlando N.O.P.) did impress as well.

Daniëlle Heijkoops and her Gribaldi-horse finished with a total of 70.780%, eventually the least score of the team. Adeline and the 19-year-old Jerich Parzival (by Jazz) were surprised by the rain in the middle of their course. The pair however continued and got awarded with 76.140%, eventually good for the indivual fourth spot.

Diederik van Silfhout and  Arlando N.O.P. (by Paddox) collected a total of 76.240%, nothing compared to Hans Peter Minderhoud's score of 79.240%.

 

 

The American dressage team followed in a second place after a total score of 75.640%. Laura Graves and Verdades (by Florett As) impressed with 76.300%. Steffen Peter (Legolas 92) and Kasey Perry-Glass (Doeklintgaards Dublet) all finished with a score of 74%.

The Swedish team completed the stage with a total of 74.660%.