He shone just as brightly as the Verden sun: The chestnut gelding Be Gold by Bon Vivaldi NRW/Best of Gold (breeder: Günter Wellmann, Brockum) claimed the title of Hanoverian Champion of the three-year-old mares and geldings with Eike Bewerungen in the saddle. He received a 9.5 for trot, a 9.0 for rideability, and a 9.0 for conformation. With an overall score of 8.80, he led the field of 26 competitors. Less than 24 hours earlier, Eike Bewerungen had placed third in the four-year-old qualifying round with Be Gold’s full brother, Be my Gold.
In second place was the Bonds/Christ daughter Hann.Pr.A. Beautiful Vibe (breeder: Sebastian Kopp, Rohr), who, ridden by Dries van Dyck, received a 9.0 for canter and conformation. The impressive black mare is the dressage champion mare of the Herwart von der Decken Show, which took place on Monday. Rounding out the podium were Sixpack by Secret/Sir Donnerhall (breeder: Mathias Schulze, Hankensbüttel) and Sina Aringer. Three years ago, this athletic chestnut was one of the most sought-after colts at the Elite Foal and Broodmare Auction. He comes from the renowned Eckernförde II line, which also produced the stallion Argentan as well as the internationally successful Grand Prix horses Destano (Simone Pearce) and Lancet (Emma Hindle).