High scores for Bart Veeze and Annemijn Boogaard at Subli Competition Aerdenhout

Under sunny conditions, the second competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses was held in Aerdenhout on Sunday afternoon, May 22. From the judges there was nothing but praise for the riders present with their talented horses. In the four-year-olds the results were very close, but in the end it was Bart Veeze who took the win with Nero. In the class for five-year-old dressage horses, Annemijn Boogaard was the best with Mr. Magnum Bth.

Both the class for four-year-olds and five-year-olds were judged by judges Piet Groen and Patrick Berends who were able to give very high points to the combinations. The judges were particularly pleased with the friendly manner in which the horses were presented. Patrick Berends says: "We really enjoyed seeing some phenomenal young horses, but what we especially noticed positively was that the horses were presented nicely by the riders. With a lot of harmony, nicely off the hand, from back to front and by letting the horses walk on their own legs. Exactly in a way that suits the age of the horses. That makes you as a judge really happy. Therefore kudos to all riders this competition. If they ride well, you have to reward that with good points and that's exactly what we did. We are not afraid to give high marks to combinations that deserve it."

Four-year-olds

And high marks were certainly handed out to the top three in the section for four-year-olds. Patrick continued: "The results were very close in the four-year-olds, because the horses at the top of the standings were all phenomenal. Bart Veeze's Nero (by Ferguson) was just a little bit more constant and quiet in the bridle than Femke de Laat's Nox (by Furst Romancier) and that made the small difference that made Bart first. With Nero the balance was just a bit better. He also showed a very good pure correct and step. But both horses were great. With Nox, for example, the canter was again sublime. Also the horse N (by Indian Rock) of Ingrid Ockhuisen who came third showed a lot of potential for the future, with an absolutely great trot. There was just a little bit of tension in the walk and some work could be done on the balance."

Five-year-olds

The top three five-year-olds were also rewarded with high points which resulted in finishing percentages above 80 percent. In this class, the winner emerged a bit more clearly. Annemijn Boogaard scored 83.00% with Mr Magnum Bth (by Expression) and took the victory. Patrick: "We really enjoyed Mr Magnum Bth. He walked nicely off the ground in the trot with lots of light-footedness and nice in tact. Definitely a very nice horse. But that can also be said of Mission (by Eye Catcher) who was presented nicely by Femke de Laat. Just like the number three My 7th Sunday (by In Style) of Renate van Uytert - van Vliet. All horses with a lot of potential for the future," concluded judge Patrick Berends.

Results Subli Competition Young Dressage Horses May 22 Aerdenhout

Four-year-olds

1. Bart Veeze - Nero (by Ferguson), 84.80
2. Femke de Laat - Nox (by Furst Romancier), 84.00
3. Ingrid Ockhuisen - N (by Indian Rock) 80.20

Five-year-olds

1. Annemijn Boogaard - Mr. Magnum Bth (by Expression), 83.00
2. Femke de Laat - Mission (by Eye Catcher), 81.00
3. Renate van Uytert - van Vliet - My 7th Sunday (by In Style), 80.00

Femke de Laat dominates first competition Subli Competition

On Sunday, May 1, the new season of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses started at Manege De Cavaliers-Helden in Panningen. During this first competition, which was organized for RV Klavertje Vier, it was Femke de Laat who clearly left her calling card in the four and five year olds and won both classes.

The well-organized competition in Panningen was judged in both classes by judges Karin Retera and Cindy Heijligers. Judge Karin Retera commented afterwards, "We saw a small, but very high quality field of competitors in the ring. In both the four-year-olds and the five-year-olds there was not a single participant who scored below 70% and that also says something about the quality of the horses across the board. We saw especially well-developed and correct moving horses that walk nicely in balance on their own legs. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the horses, but also by the way they were presented. The fact that the horses are presented so neatly, in a manner appropriate to the age of the horse, we think is a good development."

Three top horses

In both the four-year-old and five-year-old young dressage horse classes, Femke de Laat was placed first by the judges. In the four-year-olds Femke won with Misson (by Eyecatcher) and in the five-year-olds she came first with Nox (by Furst Romancier). Her other trump card in the five-year-olds, the black stallion Nashville (by Secret), finished just behind in second place. Femke therefore looks back on a very successful weekend. She says: "I was really super happy with the performance of all three horses. It actually could not have gone better. I feel blessed that I can ride three of these top horses. It was the first outdoor competition of the season and they all did great. I always really enjoy riding the Subli Competition competitions because it's a good experience for the young horses and you can let them get used to the competition atmosphere in peace and quiet."

Talented in their own way

Femke continued: "The five-year-old Mission I have been riding since he was three years old and is really my dream horse. We also had a very successful season last year in the Subli Competition in the four-year-olds and may participate in the selection for the World Young Dressage Horse Championships this year. Besides being incredibly handsome, he is also very good at all the exercises. He always picks up everything very quickly. In the four-year-olds I had Nox and Nashville with me, they are both very talented in their own way. I was also very pleased with their performance this competition. Overall it was a tough day with three horses, but very successful. Now on to the next Subli competition in Aerdenhout."

Results Subli Competition Young Dressage Horses May 1 Panningen

Four-year-olds

1. Femke de Laat - Nox (by Furst Romancier), 82.40
2. Femke de Laat - Nashville (by Secret), 80.20
3. Theo Hanzon - Nabuco Van Het Goorhof, 79.40

Five-year-olds

1. Femke de Laat - Mission (by Eye Catcher), 77.40
2. Kris de Vries - Freekick (by Franziskus), 73.60

The next competition of the Subli Competition for Young Dressage Horses will be held on May 22 in Aerdenhout. View the full calendar of the Subli Competition.