Ireland's
Heike Holstein 3rd In Lipica Grand Prix - Lipica CDI*** Slovenia
- 30th May 2003
Heike Holstein riding the imposing hannovarian gelding Welt Adel
was in the money once again today (Friday 30th May 2003) when
placing 3rd in the Grand Prix at the international dressage show
in Lipica. Despite having to contend with soaring temperatures
at the Slovenian venue Heike scored 65.83% to place third out
of 35 starters in the class. The Grand Prix was won by Elena Sidneva
of Russia riding Arthax Condor RBB on a score of 70.20% with Belgian
rider Johan Zagers and Mister Saygon in
second place with a score of 65.95%. Heike Holstein and Welt Adel
will compete in the Grand Prix Special tomorrow (Saturday 31st
May 2003). They won the corresponding class at the Lipica show
last year.
International Dressage Competition
Grand Prix
1. ARTHAX CONDOR RBB;Elena SIDNEVA;(RUS) 70.20%
2. MISTER SAYGON;Johan ZAGERS;(BEL) 65.95%
3. WELT ADEL;Heike HOLSTEIN;(IRL) 65.83%
4. WILLIBALD'S DON GIOVANNI;Isabella WILLIBALD;(AUT) 64.87%
5. ROMARIO;Silvia IKLE;(SUI) 64.70%
6. ESCAPADO;Carl HESTER;(GBR) 64.62%
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