Opoque (All at Once x Davino V.O.D.) and Mette Sejbjerg Jensen won the final of the Sport Pro Horses Prize for four-year-old dressage horses, thus holding on to their lead position of the qualification. The runner-up position was claimed by Josi (Jovian x Samarant) and Chiara Prijs Vitale that climbed up the rankings after their ninth place in the qualification. The podium was completed by Elastic 11 (Escolar x DiMaggio) and Maxi Kira von Platen.<\/p>\n
Commentating judge Maarten van der Heijden foresees a bright future for the four-year-old chestnut bred by Stal 104 that owns the stallion together with Helgstrand Dressage. \u201cOpoque performed a lovely test, he is a very promising horse.\u201d The four-year-old KWPN stallion was awarded an 8.7 for his perspective and received his highest mark for the canter, an 8.8. \u201cHe covers a lot of ground and has such an uphill jump in this gait. Another strong suit of this horse is his shoulder freedom.\u201d The final score of Opoque was 85.6%.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cWe did it together, though it is mainly the horse\u201d, responds Mette Sejbjerg Jensen when congratulated with her win after the prize giving ceremony. \u201cI feel so lucky to ride a horse like this. Opoque is a very sensitive horse, but I always say the best horses are the most sensitive. We are great team; he trusts me, and we really enjoyed our ride today.\u201d The question arises whether we have seen a potential future WC-combination. \u201cI certainly hope so, it is my deepest wish. If I still get to ride the horse next year, I\u2019ll be back in Ermelo! Now we go home and take a late summer break. Hopefully you guys will see us next year.\u201d<\/p>\n