Top start this Friday for the international dressage of Compiègne, this noon, the CDI3* riders rolled out the Grand Prix. Victory for Germany, with the young Paulina Holzknecht associated with Entertainer Win T. with Ruling Olivia, Alexandre Ayache is second. Among the youngest, Mathilde Juglaret won this morning with Lightning Star.
The curious and enthusiasts were present this afternoon under the covered stands of the equestrian stadium of the Grand Parc de Compiègne to attend the Grand Prix of the CDI3*. It must be said that the sun and the prolonged weekend make Compiègne an ideal destination for the day. On the riders side, they were fifteen cuts on the main track.
Germany at the head of the CDI3* of Compiègne
First from, the German Paulina Holzknecht signs a good recovery without false note with Enterteneer Win T. The young rider of almost 27 years has been going internationally with this KWPN since 2022. It was here that they were doing their first international together, with a victory in the Freestyle in U25. This time, it is in the Grand Prix of the CDI3* that they won with 68.609%.
« I am very happy. Entertainer did a great job today, he was very energetic. I had great sensations in the foot changes. She expressed herself. This is the third year they come to Compiègne, in U25 in 2022 and already on the CDI3* last year. “” The track here is fantastic. There is a good atmosphere, it is a very beautiful competition. For the future, I hope to continue to participate in these big international competitions. And gain more and more confidence. »
Alexandre Ayache Second
Ex-aequo, Alexandre Ayache presents a harmonious cover with his promising Ruling Olivia. Despite some more perfectible moments, the whole remained fluid with a fairly chic mare. But in the regulations, when two riders are ex-aequo, it is on the median that everything is played out. And the judges, on a case by case, noted Paulina Holzknecht slightly above Alexandre Ayache. It is therefore second. The Spanish Claudio Castilla Ruiz completes the podium with Jota Das Figueiras with an average of 68.348%.
-See you tomorrow at 8:45 am for the Special Grand Prix, at 5.30 p.m. for free recovery in music.
Mathilde Juglaret in the spotlight with Lightning Star
The first Marseillaise of the weekend was awarded to the southern Mathilde Juglaret and Lightning Star. Since their beginnings together at the end of 2024, everything seems to be successful. This morning, in the Grand Prix Young Cavaliers, they won with an average of 72.206%. Not far behind, Emeline Schevingt is third with Borderline 5 (69.019%). Another blue-white-red flag is completing the head trio. Indeed, Micky Schelstraete is second with Venicia Old for the Netherlands.
On the side of the U25, Alexandre CHERET and BAMONA are third behind two Dutch riders. Among the juniors, third place also for Paola Callet and Quickly des Paluds.
The complete results here.
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