Winning International Debut for Elise van Os and Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof
A good start is half the battle. The very first rider of the morning, Belgian Elise van Os, immediately set the winning score. None of the eleven other Children combinations managed to score above 80%, making Elise the winner of her very first international competition.
“This feels amazing,” said Belgian Elise van Os after the award ceremony. Since late November, she has been competing with the only eight-year-old Ferdeaux son, Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof. “This is such a wonderful horse; he is very friendly, and I really enjoy riding him. I have been training hard together with Rudi Hendrikx.” Despite this being her first international competition, Elise has a clear goal in mind. “I’m most looking forward to the European Championships this summer. It would be incredible if I could make it there.”
Proud Breeder
Alongside trainer and owner Rudi Hendrikx, co-owner and breeder Guido Appermont was also present to watch the duo in action. He was visibly proud afterward. “Recently, Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof has returned to top form. He is stabled with co-owner Rudi, where Elise trains him as well. Sadly, Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof’s mother passed away last year at the age of 26. Unfortunately, I only have two foals from this mare, including this Ferdeaux son. My daughter competed internationally with the mother herself.” A fun fact: Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof’s grandmother is the mare Fanny, who is also the grandmother of the Olympic horse Cosmo, ridden by Sonke Rothenberger.
Top 3
With a score of 80.304%, Elise van Os secured the victory. She was followed by Dutch rider Floor Kulik with Bella Rosa (by Belissimo M), scoring 78.232%. Third place went to Dutch rider Bo Leijten, whose test with Gentle van Wittenstein V (by Wittenstein) earned a score of 75.590%. The class was sponsored by Lydia DeHertoghe.
Photo Elise van Os en Reliv van ’t Amaryllishof: Digishots
