1. Maiju Mallat succesful in Herselt, Belgium.
2. Our young, talented Ultimate was lost due complication after a colic.
3. Mikael shoulder injury requires surgical treatment.

Maiju showed 4 horses at Herselt in Belgium, being our only rider to compete this weekend.  Maiju’s horses were St. Germain, Carnell, Cocktail and Kennzo.

The highlight of the weekend was a fabulous 4th place in the Herselt Grand Prix, which was a first ever GP for St. Germain. Maiju and St. Germain performed double clear rounds, despite four faults in the jump-off, which was all due exceeding time allowed. It was a deliberated decision, as the mare is absolutely green at this level.

Other results to mention, includes a 5th place for young Cocktail in the final for 6-year olds, and a clear round for Kennzo in the same class. St. Germain had also another placing, being 7th at 1m35 earlier in the weekend.

With great sadness we had to leave a farewell to the still young Ultimate. Ultimate showed signs of colic on Wednesday and was directly rushed to the clinic in Belgium for emergency surgery. Despite a successful procedure, the digestive system never recovered and the horse had to be put down. The fundamental reason behind the colic remains a mystery, but the vets suggested it could have been due to tumor or similar abnormality causing a blockage. The joyful and playful gelding was a member of our horse family since the age of 2, and the Guttecoven team will be missing this talented horse.

Mikael’s shoulder injury was more serious than hoped and the shoulder will require surgical treatment to fully recover. The procedure will be done incoming week and the professional estimate of recovery would suggest Mikael being in the saddle after approximately 6 weeks.

The incoming weekend we take part in the next leg of the Global Champions Tour in Cannes, where we’ll see Noora with Evli Cagliostro and Quinault, and Maiju with Casandra Z and Winnie PV.

1. Complete results from Herselt