Jumping Indoor Maastricht proved to be innovating, with the Knock-Out Dressage test this afternoon. Wim Ernes found inspiration in Helsinki and together with Frank Kemperman developed it into the Knock-Out. Four riders mirrored each other in the arena in a short test at Grand Prix level of only two minutes.
The second round was for the 3rd and 4th place and the final round for the 1st and 2nd place. The victory was for Laurens van Lieren with Ulysses La Haya, when he knocked Jana Kun and Transpofix Vainqueur ‘out’. Laurens: “Ulysses La Haya is a 12-year-old KWPN mare by Gribaldi out of the full sisther of Ferro. She has a lot of talent, I hope that next year I can show her full potential.”
The organisers, members of the jury and the riders were all positive about the test. It will probably need some alterations here and there, but it certainly looks like this is interesting for the dressage sport in the future.”
After the Knock-Out Dressage, Anky van Grunsven, riding a pupil's horse gave a magnificent demonstration of the Kür to the public's delight.
Check the video clip below.