2007 Pavo Cup Finals

Vivaldi Wins 2007 Pavo Cup Finals for 5-year olds

August 16, 2007

This afternoon, the chestnut KWPN stallion Vivaldi (Krack C x Jazz) and Hans Peter Minderhoud became the new 5-year old Pavo Cup champion. The chestnut achieved the highest overall mark of 382 points after a tough duel with the licensed stallion Vivaldo (Polansky x Montecristo) under Mirelle van Kemenade-Witlox.

Vivaldi scored two 10's under guest judge riders Seth Boschman and Carl Hester. Boschman liked riding both stallions. "I had a super feeling on both of them. There is actually little to say, except that both stallions are fantastic to ride." British Grand Prix rider Carl Hester was also very enthusiastic about Vivaldi. "He's the best 5-year old I've ever ridden. He's so forwards and has a enormous engine which you only have to steer. I think I want to take him home."

The third place went to the liver chestnut Vontango B (by Contango x Jazz) presented by Madeleine Witte-Vrees. Hans Peter Minderhoud and Johnson (by Jazz x Flemmingh) finished fourth.

The best mare was Vironia under Christa Laarakkers who landed a fifth place. KWPN stallion Citango (by Contango x Jazz) closed the ranks in sixth place.

Text and photo courtesy KWPN

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