Amber Hennes shines as the new Belgian Junior Champion

Today marked the final day for the Juniors to give it their all in the battle for the Belgian title. With 17 riders at the start, the competition was fierce for the dressage championship. Amber Hennes proved unbeatable, claiming not only the final test but also the Belgian Championship with her 15-year-old partner, NESA Stables Allegro v/h Trichelhof.

After a strong start on day one, Amber faced a slight setback yesterday, but today she made a remarkable comeback, earning her the title of Belgian Junior Champion. “I’m incredibly grateful and proud of Allegro. Things went really well today. Yesterday, it was a bit more difficult, but today he was back in top form, listening very well and with the right amount of energy. I’m really happy”, Amber said about her rides at the Belgian Championship.

“To me, he’s simply a god”
Amber and NESA Stables Allegro v/h Trichelhof have been a combination for ten years. “He’s been with me since I was seven. Back then, my mom was still riding him, but when I was eleven, I took over. We really grew up together”, she explains. Allegro means more to Amber than words can express. “There’s so much to say about him. He’s incredibly sweet, he’s just a god to me”, she says with deep affection.

The Juniors competed all weekend on the beautiful grounds of the Azelhof. “It’s really special to ride here. The Belgian Championship always has a unique atmosphere, it’s just something completely different than a regular competition”, says the newly crowned Belgian Junior Champion 2025.

Results
1st: Amber Hennes – NESA Stables Allegro v/h Trichelhof, 214.371%
2nd: Emiie Herweyers – Belle Vista, 212.107%
3rd: Xyliana de Rover – Hamlet, 210.940%