Dutch Domination in Team Competition at 2021 European Young Riders Championships Sat, 07/10/2021 - 01:44
2021 European Children, Junior, Young Riders Championships
The Dutch dressage team dominated the team championship competition at the 2021 European Young Riders Championships in Oliva Nova, Spain, on Thursday 8 July 2021. The point gap was huge between the different teams on the podium. The Netherlands received top scores for three superior rides and left Team Germany far behind them with an almost 9% overall point difference. Denmark got bronze with another 5 percentage points less than Germany, but felt the heat from home team Spain.
The Young Riders team competition concluded on Thursday evening at the MET equestrian centre in Oliva Nova. A nice sea breeze and lovely summer temperatures of 28° c made the competition bearable for riders and horses. The medal ceremony took place during sunset with a golden glow cast over the show grounds to celebrate a glori
The Dutch equestrian federation has announced the teams that will represent The Netherlands at the 2021 European Junior and Young Riders Championships in Oliva Nova, Spain, on 5 - 11 July 2021.