GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud and GLOCK's Johnson TN shine in the CDI4*

Today eleven duos from six countries started in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage in order to qualify for the Grand Prix Special on Saturday (30/05).

GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) and his world champion horse GLOCK's Johnson TN presented themselves in a league of their own. In magnificent style, Hans Peter led the beautiful stallion offspring of Jazz x Flemmingh through the test. All the judges agreed: this was the best performance! The final score was 76.140 %, with the canter movements such as flying changes and extended canter movements especially being given the highest scores. 

When asked what the expectations for tomorrow were, the GLOCK rider answered totally relaxed: "With GLOCK's Casper I will be starting with a young horse. It is his first time at a large tournament, so you never know how things will turn out. I’m curious to see whether he will show the same focus as 'Johnny' today."

Thanks to Lorraine van den Brink and her already 19-year-old Orlandus, the second place also went to The Netherlands. With 68.800 % she had less than half a percent score more than Matthias Kempkes (GER) who came third. He was given 68.400 % for his performance in the saddle of Rivero II, descendant of Riccoletto.

Highest ranking Austrian was Alexandra Slanec from Vienna with her Lord of Dream in eighth place (66.680 %). Nikolaus Erdmann (K) and Lamborghini 79 came tenth with 64.820 % ahead of Martin Hauptmann (St) with Frechdachs H in eleventh place (63.180 %).

Competition 02: CDI4* international dressage test - Grand Prix de Dressage
Level: FEI Grand Prix Edition 2009, Revision 2015
Qualification for Grand Prix Special
1. Glock's Johnson TN - Minderhoud Hans Peter (NED) 76.140 %
2. Orlandus - van den Brink Lorraine (NED) 68.800 %
3. Riccoletto - Kempkes Matthias (GER) 68.400 %
4. Hexagon's Zodinde - Zweistra Thamar (NED) 68.300 %
5. Lights Of Londonderry - Ayache Alexandre (FRA) 68.140 %
6. Vinheste - Keller Kathleen (GER) 68.080 %
7. Wilco V - van Orshaegen Mario (BEL) 67.220 %
8. Lord Of Dream - Slanec Alexandra (AUT/W) 66.680 %
9. Stella Pack Ganda - Lukasik Anna (POL) 65.340 %
10.Lamborghini 79 - Erdmann Nikolaus (AUT/K) 64.820 %
11.Frechdachs H - Hauptmann Martin (AUT/St) 63.180 %
Link to results

Show Director Franz-Peter Bockholt congratulates GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) on his victory with GLOCK's Johnson TN. © Nini Schaebel

GLOCK's Johnson TN and GLOCK Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud (NED) were the clear winners in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage. © Arnd Bronkhorst

At 19 years old, Orlandus under Lorraine van den Brink (NED) was the most senior horse in the test, scoring second place. © Michael Rzepa

Matthias Kempkes (GER) and Riccoletto were able to celebrate third place in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage. © Michael Rzepa

Lord of Dream danced to the eighth place under Alexandra Slanec (AUT/W) in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage. © Michael Rzepa