2000
World Championships for Young Dressage Horses
Dark
Diamant and Super Boogy Disappointing
The
two most disappointing Belgian performances came from
Dark Diamant and Super Boogy. Dark Diamant, ridden by
Sophie Baetens-Van Lent, was simply not ready for the
Championships so he can be excused. Although much was
expected of this pair thanks to a wonderful performance
at the Belgian qualifier for the Championships, the
Hanoverian by Davignon showed super movements in Arnhem
but missed balance and overall training. Super Boogy,
nevertheless, is a youngster with more experience. He
was very successful in the 4 year old horse class in
the 1999 Belgian young horse circuit, but in Arnhem
Super Boogy gave a mediocre
performance.
Claudia Fassaert is a nice rider who takes good care
of her horses, but Super Boogy, a BWP branded Randel
Z gelding, was just without energy. "He already felt
tired and exhausted on Tuesday when the show hadn't
even started yet," Claudia confesses," but I will try
to ride more in my second test." And it ended in only
trying. Fassaert was unable to refuel her dark bay gelding
and Super Boogy, or sometimes credited as Super Jump,
seemed resistant to the rider's aids. The engagement
lacked, as well as the suspension. Super Jump didn't
appear sophisticated nor electric, which is a shame
as Super Boogy is able to show nice tests. Scores of
7.10 and 7.00 didn't suffice in the 5 year old division.
The
two most disappointing Belgian performances came from
Dark Diamant and Super Boogy. Dark Diamant, ridden by
Sophie Baetens-Van Lent, was simply not ready for the
Championships so he can be excused. Although much was
expected of this pair thanks to a wonderful performance
at the Belgian qualifier for the Championships, the
Hanoverian by Davignon showed super movements in Arnhem
but missed balance and overall training. Super Boogy,
nevertheless, is a youngster with more experience. He
was very successful in the 4 year old horse class in
the 1999 Belgian young horse circuit, but in Arnhem
Super Boogy gave a mediocre 
