Prize in memory of Hans-Peter Simons
Alix von Borries is once again the benchmark in the Prize in memory of Hans-Peter Simons
Alix von Borris also dominated the second Young Riders competition with her Hanoverian mare Feingefühl FRH, achieving a new personal best of 73.137 percent.
For Alix von Borries from the Rhineland, everything is going according to plan so far in terms of defending her title. Back in 2024, the now 19-year-old was awarded the coveted indoor champion's For Alix von Borries from the Rhineland, everything is going according to plan so far in terms of defending her title. Back in 2024, the now 19-year-old was awarded the coveted indoor champion's sash, presented by UVEX, at the Aachen Dressage Youngstars. This year, the talented young rider is continuing her success story in the festively decorated Albert Vahle Hall: following her success yesterday, Thursday, the talented rider and her light-footed sporting partner Feingefühl FRH were once again unbeatable today in the Hans-Peter Simons Memorial Prize. Better still, the jury rewarded the pair's harmonious performance with a new personal best of 73.137 percent. “It was just a mega good round today. My ride was so much fun,” beamed the Rhinelander after her success.
Behind Alix von Borries, Yasmin Westerink from the Netherlands took second place. Riding her 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding Amphitryon Old, the team silver medalist at this year's European Championships in Kronberg significantly improved on her performance from the previous day (71.275%). Lilly Marie Collin from the Rhineland was delighted to take third place, setting a new personal best (71.176%/PB) with her Oldenburg-bred Morricone offspring MC Queen.
Tomorrow, Saturday, the young riders will compete for the coveted Indoor Champion's sash, presented by UVEX, in the freestyle. “I really enjoy riding freestyle,” said Alix von Borries after the award ceremony, looking forward to the next day with anticipation. Then she and her mare will dance through the arena to the sounds of British pop star James Blunt. “We haven't done that very often at S level, though. Let's see how it goes.”
Photo: Jasmin Metzner
The winner Alix von Borries was congratulated by Jana Kun (Show Director) and Philip Erbers (Member of the Managing Board of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein).
