The Swedish rider Alma Ranebo is in great form in the 1* classes at Jumping Indoor Maastricht. On Thursday, she claimed victory in the 1.20m two-phase class, and today she was the undisputed winner of the 1.30m speed class. Julie de Pelsmaeker proved to be a fierce competitor, winning the 1.20m class this morning after finishing second in the 1.20m class yesterday.
Alma Ranebo is very happy with the good form the duo is showing here: ‘Last week I really didn't have a good show. The past few days I had to reset and focus on this weekend and fortunately I succeeded. Yesterday and today’s rounds felt fantastic. Hopefully we can keep it up the rest of the weekend! This is my first time at Jumping Indoor Maastricht. Everything is super, for both the horses and the riders, and the atmosphere is very nice.’
Alma Ranebo and her nine-year-old mare Karinda-S soared over the fences at lightning speed. The duo created a five-second gap to the runner-up, Dutch combination Alicia Bocken and Dalicia Devine Z. Nick Steeghs secured the third place in the 1.30m.
Julie de Pelsmaeker wins 1.20
The competitors of the 1* 1.20m class had the first go on Friday morning. Six combinations managed to cross the finish line without incurring any penalties. Julie de Pelsmaeker was the fastest of the lot aboard the 10-year-old mare Ohlala van ‘t Gelutt. Thereby besting her second place in the 1.20m course of Thursday. Dutch rider Nick Steeghs also put in a serious effort for top honours with Laranza, ultimately splitting the Belgian combinations in the ranking. Guillaume Ruant completed the podium with Unbelievable Piccobello Z.
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