Germany and the Netherlands complete dressage domination in the Kur

Golden Girl and Antoinette Te Riele on their way to Gold in the Kur

Germany and the Netherlands complete dressage domination in the Kur
Germany and the Netherlands again dominated the dressage at the FEI European Pony Championships, in the Freestyle Championship (the Kur).

Dutch rider Antoinette Te Reile on Golden Girl took the spoils on an impressive 78.45%, in what was another closely fought contest that saw Friday’s three individual medalists on the podium again, but each with a different coloured medal.

Gold medalist Te Riele, who went one better than in Friday’s individual competition was delighted, she commented: "I’m really, really happy, especially as this is my last year on ponies. She went really well in the test; I was just a bit ahead of my music at times. I will be hoping to be on the junior team next year."

Germany’s Lena Charlott Walterscheidt and Deinhard B also went one better than their individual bronze to secure the silver on a score of 77.90%. She said: "Today he was a bit scared by the music and he didn’t feel very confident but by the end he felt very good and I did the best I could today."

Individual gold medalist, Jessica Krieg had to settle for bronze this time round on a score of 76.50% but was still pleased with Danilo’s performance, "He was very brave and really good today, he concentrated very well."

Great Britain’s Claire Gallimore continued her excellent form to secure the fifth spot with Gigolo on an impressive 74.10%.