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Maikel van der Vleuten Gets off to the Perfect Start in the Checkpoint Trophy CSI 5*-W

CSI 5*-W

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A CORUÑA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 5: CSI 5* W Casas Novas 25th Anniversary at Centro Hipico Casas Novas on December 5, 2025 in A Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos / Oxer Sport)

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Casas Novas, Spain – December 05, 2025 – Casas Novas opened its doors on Friday, December 5, for a new edition of the CSI5*W, one of the most important events on the international equestrian circuit.  High-level showjumping competition got underway with the running of the €28,700 Checkpoint Trophy CSI 5*-W. A 1.45m class contested by 54 combinations, in which the dutch rider Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) shone above the rest. The rider from Geldrop guided Dywis HH masterfully, securing victory in an arena he knows perfectly well, demonstrating his experience in this type of competition, with a time of just 59.72 seconds.

Second place in this first CSI5*-W class went to Pieter Devos (BEL). The Belgian rider entered the arena with Jarina J and finished with a clean round in 61.26 seconds. Just 0.51 seconds behind, with a time of 61.77 seconds, was Victor Bettendorf (LUX) who secured third place riding Milky Way 111.

Regarding Spanish representation, the standout performance was Imma Roquet Autonell (ESP), who achieved fourth place with a time of 61.80 seconds, riding Icenta del Maset.

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Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Dywis H

Final Results – €28,700 Checkpoint Trophy CSI 5*-W

1) Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) & Dywis H – 0 –  59.72

2) Pieter Devos (BEL) & Jarina J – 0 – 61.26

3) Victor Bettendorf (LUX) & Milky Way 111 – 0 – 61.77

Source: Press Release from Oxersport

Photos: © Oxersport / Manuel Queimadelos

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