“He makes me feel like I’m a good rider” says the Belgian rider of his Paris Olympics partner following their victory in Norway.

The Irishman, riding Consulent de Prelet Z, beat a star-studded lineup to kick off the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup series in Norway.

This time victory came aboard the mare Dubai: "I have the feeling that this is just the beginning at this level and I’m very excited for her!"

The 26-year-old punched his ticket towards the series Final in Leipzig, Germany next April with a cool jump-off round.