Grand Prix freestyle debut victory for Germany´s Raphael Netz and Dieudonne
From their international debut back in October in Herning they really caught H2R attention.
The power and elegance from 12 yr old gelding Dieudonne by Dante Weltino/Sir Donnerhall I combined with the lightness from Raphael and at the same time a super strong seat, without looking strong is a pleasure to watch. This is of course still a very green combination at international level, but the way Raphael is able to improve and give Dieudonne confidence in the arena definitely brings high hopes for the future.
Today was only their 6th international start together and their first ever Grand Prix freestyle, where they also managed to keep the Queen of dressage Isabell Werth on 2nd position.
Judges at long side at E Maribel Alonso de Quinzanos (MEX) and at B Hans Voser (SUI) clearly on point!
From looking bit insecure before at the end by A, Raphael had full attention from Dieudonne in the test even though some minor tensions were creeping in for the canter tour, it was a very expressive and soft trot tour with super passage tours and good piaffe, good walk tour and well managed canter tour. Lovely soft connection between hand and seat.
Here you can find the detailed scores.
