Several Ustinov-offspring were performing well at the three-star show
in Vilamoura this week. Thanks to a perfect double clear result, James
Smith finished fourth in the 1.45m class aboard Simply Splendid (Ustinov
x Cavalier). At the same level Carlos Ribas won the fourth prize in the
speed class with his eight year old Kartouzo van 't Kathof (Ustinov x Calvados).
At the national show in Heiden, Germany, Hendrik Dowe competed with
Donnergirl 19 (Donthargos x Lupicor, bred by Michael Steinbrecher), making
a strong impression.
Emanuele Gaudiano secured an Italian victory last Saturday with Vasco
118, a son of Vivant van de Heffinck. At the CSI5* in Fontainebleau, they
were the undisputed winners of the Table A 1.50m class.