Kontestro DB and Henri Ruoste - photo @clipmyhorse
Superb empathy and timing
Both victories for Finnish rider Henri Ruoste and Kontestro by Contendro I / Cassini II were ridden with outstanding empathy and timing. The way Ruoste guides the young and powerful Kontestro is really impressive, all the way in super balance and very light aides. Only two minor issues for the first transition to passage with a small misunderstanding and then the final transition to trot which becomes a bit late.
2nd placed today Dorothee Schneider with Faustus. Some smaller issues and error by the 15 one times. Super light and easy overall picture.
3rd placed Danish bred L´Arbuste by Skovens Rafael / Zardin Firfod, registrated by OLD, bred by Stutteri Firfod with Senta Kirchoff - married to Henri Ruoste. Huge development and security for the just 10-year-old gelding, and afterwards also rewarded as best OLD bred horse in the Grand Prix.
