Belgian Horses Selected for 2016 World Young Horse Championships

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 06:35
2016 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses

Following a series of six national qualifiers of which five ended up counting for ranking points, the Belgian Equestrian Federation has been able to announce the horse-and-rider combinations that will represent Belgium at the 2016 World Young Horse Championships in Ermelo, The Netherlands, on 29 - 31 July 2016.

The Belgian federation hosted six national young horse qualifiers, yet decided to drop the results of the first one in Diepenbeek in April due to the absence of a second judge there. Five shows served as opportunity for riders to score points. The two highest ranked riders on those rankings were nominated for Ermelo.

Belgium's selection includes:

5-year olds

  • 1. Katrien Verreet  – Fortalezza Biolley, an Oldenburg mare by Furst Romancier x Codex
  • 2. Nick Van Laer  – Friendscout, a German bred gelding by Floriscount - Don vino

6-year olds

  • 1. Larissa Pauluis – Barroso, a KWPN stallion by Bordeaux x Saros
  • 2. Julie Dossin – First Lady, a KWPN mare by Sir Donnerhall x Johnson

7-year olds

  • 1. Frederik Van De Keere – Broere Esperance, a KWPN mare by Ufo x Jazz
  • 2. Tom Heylen  – Jar of Ballmore, a Belgian warmblood stallion by Gribaldi x Sunny Boy

Photo © Astrid Appels

Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2016 World Young Horse Championships