Esmee Boers and Montreux: From foal to winners in Lier

The Young Riders Team Test in Lier was claimed by Dutch rider Esmee Boers and her long-time partner Montreux, who topped the leaderboard with a score of 70.539%. The class, made possible by Stal de Muze–Joris de Brabander, saw Denmark’s Theresa Rosenkilde finish second, while Germany’s Clara Paschertz secured third place.

Boers and Montreux produced a consistent and mistake-free test, earning unanimous scores above 70% from the judges. The rider, who has had Montreux in her stable since he was a foal, was delighted with their performance. “The test went really well,” Boers said. “We rode faultlessly, but it is always exciting to see what the judges think. Monty did find the arena a little bit impressive, but he stayed very much with me, and we were still able to deliver a really nice test.”

Self-produced partnership
Until October 2023, Montreux was competed by Boers’ mother, after which Esmee gradually took over the reins. “At that time, Montreux was competing at around Z2 level,” she explained. “We bought him as a foal, and he has grown up and been trained entirely with us. After my Junior horse Kiki G was sold, I started riding Montreux more and more. He is a big, but really lovely and willing horse and always tries his best.”

Building on success in Lier
This week in Lier, Boers is hoping to continue their strong form. “I would like to ride two more faultless tests and make sure he stays relaxed in the arena,” she said. Boers works full-time in the equestrian world, currently riding around seven horses and teaching at the family’s riding school. “I really enjoy it, especially working more with young horses. Competing is something I love as well.” She has also built up quite a collection of CDI Lier rugs over the years. “With Kiki G I won three, and I have already won one with Montreux too. At home, the horses are often wearing their Lier rugs in the stable, and we even use them in the lorry. I can’t get enough of them,” she laughed.

Rosenkilde and Paschertz
Theresa Rosenkilde finished second with the experienced Blue Hors Zwobber on 70.249%, while Clara Paschertz and Foodfox’ For Gold OLD claimed third place on 70.098%, staying close to the leaders despite a small mistake in the counter canter and flying change.

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