The podium battle went down to the wire in Riyahd, with the Belgian rider piloting the great stallion Ermitage Kalone.
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The Belgian rider had another personal best score aboard Zonik Plus to wrap up the FEI Dressage World Cup in France.
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Records and hearts were broken, and history was made in Riyadh as the world’s best vied for their share of the €8.5 million prize.
The reigning European champion from Belgium rode Zonik Plus to a personal best score of 81.195%, well ahead of Becky Moody and Jagerbomb.