Secret Lover wins the Anemone Horsetruck Stallioncompetition M
The overall victory of the Anemone Horsetruck Stallioncompetition went to Charlotte Fry and Secret Lover, (Secret x Furstenball bred by B. Zumbruch and owned by Van Olst Horses. ) The black Furstenball stallion had already won the preliminary rounds in Kronenberg and Groningen, giving them an advantage heading into the final. In Den Bosch they received a total score of 90.2, with a highlight of 9.3 for the canter. Although the pair just missed out on the day victory, they still took home the overall title in this final.
“This is a horse with a very beautiful silhouette and a lot of talent for collection,” said judge Maarten van der Heijden. “He showed great willingness to work and executed smooth transitions. The canter stood out with its energy and activity while always remaining uphill. The walk had good rhythm and improved throughout the test. In the trot, we saw a lot of swing, rhythm, and shoulder freedom.”