Oranje power! Edward Gal and GLOCK's Voice lead a Dutch victory hat-trick in the CDI4*

A mixture of deep concentration alongside an uncanny calmness emanated from GLOCK's Voice today in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage, which served as qualification for the musical freestyle on Sunday (31/05). GLOCK Rider Edward Gal presented the 13-year-old black stallion, progeny of De Niro x Rohdiamant, in a simply outstanding manner at his ‘second home’. "GLOCK's Voice approached the starting line in the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER in Treffen for the first time today. He had a good look around beforehand and demonstrated very good concentration during the test. 'Voici' felt super and you sense that the horses feel just as comfortable here as we riders do. Gaston and Kathrin Glock manage to create something wonderful every time anew; each time it just gets more beautiful!", said the delighted GLOCK Rider at the winner’s interview.

Scores of up to 77.100 % were awarded by the panel of judges today for the incredibly harmonious performance by Edward and GLOCK's Voice, the overall score of 75.880 % being more than enough for victory. With a score of 69.680 %, second-placed Katja Gevers (NED) and her 15-year-old Thriller, son of Gribaldi, was about six percent behind, whilst Danielle von Mierlo (NED) with Ucento completed the Dutch podium line-up with a score of 68.080 %.

The sole Austrian lady in the competition, Amanda Hartung (T), rode Wolkenritter to eleventh place (63.320 %).

05 CDI4* international dressage test - Grand Prix de Dressage
Level: FEI Grand Prix Edition 2009, Revision 2015
Qualification for Grand Prix Freestyle
1. Glock's Voice - Gal, Edward (NED)75.880 %
2. Thriller - Gevers, Katja (NED) 69.680 %
3. Ucento - van Mierlo, Danielle (NED) 68.080 %
4. Romeo-Star - Sidneva, Elena (RUS) 68.060 %
5. Fixdesign Chablis - Truppa, Valentina (ITA) 67.980 %
6. Utah - Timmermans, Margo (NED) 67.860 %
7. Jonstrupgårdens Raneur - Seierskilde, Lisbet (DEN) 67.460 %
8. Talent - Püvi, Grete (EST) 67.280 %
9. Grosso's Gentle - Schulten-Baumer, Ellen (GER) 65.760 %
10. Currency DC - Dutta, Susan (USA) 64.900 %
11. Wolkenritter - Hartung, Amanda (AUT/T) 63.320 %
Link to results

GLOCK Rider Edward Gal (NED) and GLOCK's Voice rode in calm and magnificent style to victory in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage. © Arnd Bronkhorst

Katja Gevers (NED), with Thriller, delivered an outstanding performance in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage and achieved second place. © Michael Rzepa

Danielle van Mierlo (NED) completed the Dutch podium line-up in the CDI4* Grand Prix de Dressage with Ucento. © Michael Rzepa

GLOCK Rider Edward Gal with GLOCK's Voice. © Arnd Bronkhorst