31 March 2018
Exloo: Dutch drivers victorious in marathon
The weather was at the organiser's side today during the marathon of the international two-star competition in Exloo. The over 130 competitors and many spectators were able to enjoy a lovely sunshine on the site of the Equestrian Centre Exloo. The Dutch drivers were victorious in six out of the seven classes.After the heavy rain fall last night the officials decided to take one of the six obstacles out before the start of the marathon to ensure the welfare of the horses and the safety of the competitors. The remaining obstacles did not cause any problems to the drivers, who enjoyed the landscape in Exloo.
Gilles Pirotte was the only one who prevented a Dutch victory in all classes. The World Champion marathon stayed ahead of Katja Helpertz and Marissa Schuiling.
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Rodinde Rutjens won the marathon ahead of Louise Kaiholm and has taken the lead in the pony pairs class.
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Marijke Hammink was unbeatable in the marathon and has widened the gap with her fellow competitors in the pony teams class
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Jacques Poppen won the marathon in the para equestrian class. Francisca den Elzen has taken over the lead since dressage winner Ingmar Veneman did not start in the marathon. Deborah Daniel is in third place
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Jaap van der Horst (archive) won the marathon, but Saskia Siebers remained in the lead of the standings in which she is followed by Kelly Houtappels-Bruder and Frank van der Vegt.
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Antonie ter Harmsel won the marathon in the pairs class, followed by Franck Grimonprez who has extended his lead to over 6 points.
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IJsbrand Chardon won the marathon, just ahead of his son Bram who kept his lead in the standings. Dan Naprous tipped up in obstacle 4 but driver, grooms and horses remained unharmed.
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