Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 05, 2024 – Richard Howley (IRL) strikes again! After winning the main class the previous, Howley teamed up with Mansini LTD for the lightning quick winning performance in the €28,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour IV.

Going head-to-head against 56 other combinations in the speed challenge, the Irishman and the 2009 bay Swedish Warmblood gelding (Caressini L x Marramas) prevailed, leaving dust to the rest of the field in 62.11 seconds while still leaving all the poles up.

Lars Kersten (NED) and Boebka vh Marienshof Z were the closest ones, finishing second in 63.56 seconds while Alex Barr (GBR) and Havall completed the top three in 68.57 seconds.

Final Results – €28,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*

1) Richard Howley (IRL) & Mansini LTD – 0 – 62.11

2) Lars Kersten (NED) & Boebka vh Marienshof Z – 0 – 63.56

3) Alex Barr (GBR) & Havall – 0 – 68.57

Source: Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission

Photos: © MET / Hervé Bonnaud / http://www.1clicphoto.com

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Tumblr