Henk Frederiks, Michael Greeve, Viincent Voorn, Lars Kersten, Mathijs Van Asten ©Matilde Tarchiani
After the win in Mannheim just weeks ago, the Dutch Team keeps on a hot streak with a home win in yesterday Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Peelbergen.
13 nations to start, 4 starting the second round with a clean sheet, all ending in a thrilling jump-off against Canada, where Michael Greeve and his horse Denver completed their third flawless round. Canada incurred a penalty, securing the win for Dutch Chef d’Equipe Vincent Voorn’s team, marking their second consecutive EEF Nations Cup win following their success in Mannheim.
Three out of four riders did not touch a single rail across the two rounds – and the jump off. Chef d’Equipe Vincent Voorn selected Micheal Greeve and Denver to jump the decisive round against Canada. “If we didn’t have a mistake with Lars the choice would have probably been Mathijs (Van Asten) as Sirocco would have jumped only one round. After the mistake it was only fair to spare Sirocco as he jumped last and has an important appointment in Sankt Gallen in a couple weeks. Michael’s horse has a big stride and there were some long lines so it was the best choice for everyone, and it turned out great.”
A win to confirm the great shape of the team, but that does not contribute points towards the EEF Longines series semifinals in Deauville. TeamNL had already earned 100 points in Mannheim for the Central Region, which means the next points can next be earned from June 12-16 in Samorin, Slovakia. The winning 100 points were attributed to the best team of Region West, Ireland.
EEF Longines Series Nations Cup Results, Kronenberg, 1.45m:
Netherlands – 0 faults, jump-off 0 faults, 32.05 seconds
Michael Greeve – Denver (by Diarado), 0 – 0 – 0, 32.05 sec
Henk Frederiks – Impian (by Bubalu), 0 – 0
Lars Kersten – Chuck vh Marienshof (by Colestus), (4) – (4)
Mathijs van Asten – Sirocco (by Balou du Rouet), 0 – 0
Canada – 0 faults, jump-off 4 faults, 36.37 seconds
Ireland – 8 faults
