Koos de Ronde 3rd at the FEI World Cup Final in Bordeaux
Published: 02-09-2012
Cavalor sponsored and Dutch driver Koos de Ronde ended his indoor season with a highlight! During the World Cup final in Bordeaux he became 3rd after the Australian Boyd, who has entered the history books by winning the FEI World Cup Driving Final for the 4th time and compatriot Chardon. The two Dutch drivers fought like lions but were unable to beat Exell.
Koos de Rond didn't have a good start. He unexpectedly had to use his spare leader horse Night after his first horse Mario was injured on the first night. ‘Night was just amazing', Koos said. Thanks to a steady and clear round, Koos de Ronde moved up to a place in the Winning Round which he had not expected. De Ronde had the disadvantage of being the first starter in the Winning Round and lost some seconds when he missed a gate but was very pleased afterwards with his podium place in Bordeaux.
Results FEI World CupTM Driving Final Bordeaux 4 February 2012: 1. Boyd Exell (AUS) 206.73 2. IJsbrand Chardon (NED) 225.05 3. Koos de Ronde (NED) 266.62
