Dutch champion Gertie Van Arles 1.20m category

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HEESWIJK-DINTHER – “She wasn’t faster than her brother, but she was clear,” says announcer Johan Wilminck, referring to new 1.20m champion Gertis van Aarl. On Sunday 25 March she became Dutch champion in the 1.20m class with her horse Niki.

“Last year my brothers won, and on the morning of the race he said to me: Today you win, today is your day. And as always, I only win if he makes a jumping mistake,” said Gerty.

Geertje and Piet van Aarle both enjoy the sport, as Piet can do anything with his mare Anywas and just sticks with that horse. While Geertje sees her future in horses. Father and mother Van Arles would also ride themselves, but then train for dressage.

“My mum could only come today and she always finds it so exciting,” Geertje said of her horse. She also burst into tears when I was announced as the gold medal winner. Of her horse she says: “I have Nikki (against Carambol) now half a year and it took us a long time to become a mix.” . We now understand each other very well and you have gained the trust of the Persians, and that is how we are on the top podium today.

Text and images Source: Gertje van Arles.

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