Kronenberg, The Netherlands – October 25, 2019 – Thiago Ribas da Costa (BRA) and Kassandra van ‘t Heike were once again brilliant, winning the €25,600 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Autumn Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, the Netherlands.

Thiago Ribas da Costa (BRA) & Kassandra van ‘t Heike

The Brazilian and the 9-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare (Epleaser van’T Heike x Grandeur) blazed through the 1.45m jump-off course, registering no penalties in 37.09 seconds for the victory.

Stephi de Boer (GER) and Facebook 2 (For Edition x Lancer III) were also double clear, finishing second in 39.59 seconds.

Spencer Roe (GBR) and Eclips (Baloubet du Rouet x Highline) rounded out the top three backed by a clean scorecard and a final time of 40.56 seconds during the tiebreaker.

Podium: 2) Stephi de Boer (GER), 1) Thiago Ribas da Costa (BRA), 3) Spencer Roe (GBR)