Oliva Nova, Spain – October 09, 2026 – Lars Kersten (NED) and Cascalino 7 claimed victory in the €30,300 Jopack Trophy CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour – Autumn Series, held at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. The Dutch combination delivered a standout performance to top the podium, completing their round without penalties in a time of 63.05 seconds. Riding the 2016-born bay Oldenburg gelding, a son of Casallco out of a Landclassic mare, Kersten set the winning pace in a competitive field.

Belgium’s Bart Jay Junior Vandescasteele (BEL) secured second place aboard Kadee van de Renthoeve Z, also finishing on a faultless score of zero penalties. With a time of 64.11 seconds, the pair came just over one second behind the winners, putting together a strong performance to earn a place on the podium. The result highlighted the fine margins separating the leading combinations in the €30,300 class.

Sweden’s Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) completed the top three with Ccstud’s Liisolde, recording another clear round in 64.62 seconds. The Swedish combination finished third, ensuring that all three podium finishers completed the competition without jumping penalties.

Final Results – €30,300 Jopack Trophy CSI 3*

1) Lars Kersten (NED) & Cascalino 7 – 0 – 63.05

2) Bart Jay Junior Vandescasteele (BEL) & Kadee van de Renthoeve Z – 0 – 64.11

3) Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) & Ccstud’s Liisolde – 0 – 64.62

Source: Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

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

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