Hemmer Claims 4* Grand Prix Victory in CDI Lier

Powered by Henders & Hazel, the 4* Grand Prix was the second test of the day. A total of 27 combinations competed for the win, which ultimately went to Katharina Hemmer and her 14-year-old gelding Denoix, scoring an impressive 75,587%. With that result, she left Ingrid Klimke behind by nearly three percentage points. Klimke finished second with Vayron NRW on 72,848%, securing her second podium place of the day. Third place went to Belgium’s Larissa Pauluis, who rode her Flambeau to 72,435% on home soil. 

Katharina is very happy with her result, she says. After winning the Grand Prix Special twice here in Lier, she today put the Grand Prix to her name. “Denoix gave me a super feeling today in the test. He was so focused and felt very safe. It was our first show since Crozet in August last year, so I’m really happy”. Looking ahead, the combination has clear ambitions. “Our main goal is to make the team for Aachen,” Hemmer explained. “Before that, we have several international competitions planned ahead of the selection shows. But above all, the most important thing is to keep Denoix fit, healthy, and happy.” Besides the win, Hemmer also takes a beautiful sofa back home with her, sponsored by Henders & Hazel. 

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