William Matthew Wins Inter I as Wagner Tops 3* Grand Prix

Saturday got off to an early start with the Inter I, powered by MaxAmaze, which also served as a qualification competition for the Asian Games later this year. Victory went to Australia’s William Matthew, who scored 69,735% with his Quentin FRH. After winning his very first international competition with the nine-year-old gelding, Matthew spoke proudly about his horse.

“Quentin is a very sensitive horse, but he did a fantastic job today. Considering this was both his first appearance in an international setting and his first Inter I test, I am extremely pleased with what we were able to show. We will now gradually work towards the Inter II,” said Matthew.

Training towards the Inter 2
In his daily training at home, he will continue to build carefully toward the next level. Quentin FRH is currently for sale, but there is no urgency. “If he happens to find a new home in the meantime, that’s great, but for now I’m enjoying continuing to train him myself towards the Inter 2,” Matthew concluded. Behind him, Clara Newin, riding her La Belle Noire finished second with a score of 68,970%, followed by Ingrid Klimke with her in third on 68,883%, giving the rest of the podium a distinctly German look. 

German Podium in the 3* Grand Prix
On friday, the fourth day of CDI Lier concluded with the 3* Grand Prix on the program, powered by Sport Vlaanderen. A total of 41 combinations took part, and the test resulted in a podium topped by Germany’s Thomas Wagner, who rode Escolar’s Emil FRH to a score of 70,500%. He was followed by compatriot Lisa Müller, who claimed both second and third place with scores of 70,217% and 70,022% respectively. The highest-placed Belgian rider in the three-star Grand Prix was Charlotte Defalque, who finished fifth with First Step Valentin, the former mount of Larissa Pauluis, scoring 69,891%.

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