Lightning Victory for Simon Delestre and Hermes Ryan in 1.60m
In an extremely exciting competition Simon Delestre and his star horse Hermes Ryan conquered the 1.60m Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam. In the jump-off, tight corners, perfectly calculated strides and lightning speed drove the team to a win with 30.62 seconds. Delestre was all smiles after the jump-off. Eager to make sure Hermes Ryan was taken care of we caught up with the champion in the stables.
“He knows his job. He is a fighter, he is the most careful horse I can have and I can ride. The feeling was good so it was important to me that it translated tonight in the arena. Heâs now 14 but he is in super form. I donât want to push him too much. I want to only keep him for the best shows and have him in the best form I can have and in the arena I like the most. Bc there is so many shows that I can choose. He can jump everywhere. I want to protect him as long as I can because you can imagine what kind of horse he is. I will choose the best arena for him and I will try to manage him like that and if he can jump a few more seasons that would be a dream,â said Delestre.
“Heâs one of the best horses in the world. When you can have him in good form like that itâs something for a rider,â Delestre continued.
Result Grand Prix of Amsterdam
1. Simon Delestre (FRA) â Hermes Ryan, 0/0/30,62
2. Daniël Deusser (DUI) â Jasmien vd Bisschop, 0/0/31,94
3. Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (ZWE) â Oak Groveâs Carlyle, 0/0/32,03
4. Pieter Devos (BEL) â Jade vd Bisschop, 0/0/32,40
5. Marc Houtzager (Rouveen) â Sterrehofâs Edinus, 0/0/35,47
6. Maikel vd Vleuten (Someren) â Dana Blue, 0/4/31,02
7. Bart Bles (Babberich) â Israel vd Dennehoeve, 0/4/45,22
Picture: Digishots
