While we were all eyes on Badminton, over in Germany, an international competition was happening at Marbach, where Australia’s Andrew Hoy won the 4*-L with Vassily De Lassos.
Incredibly, this is Vassily’s first international win, despite being an Olympic individual bronze and team silver medalist, and having over twenty top-5 placings. He’s also a clear inside the time specialist, both out on cross country and in the show jumping ring. Seriously, if when this horse takes on Paris, he’ll be a real player.
“Vassily was once again his fabulous self and the ‘Magical Ginger Unicorn’ we all know him as – and I am so grateful for him letting me ‘borrow his wings’,” Andrew wrote on Instagram. “An incredible performance – fast, efficient, confident and displaying the outstanding fitness level of his Anglo-Arabian genetics.
“I love coming to Marbach every year – the rolling hills are a real ‘Game Changer’ in the fitness level for all my horses – from the young ones starting their career to my ‘seasoned Pros’ getting ready for a Championship.”
Enjoy one of Andrew’s classic helmet cams as we ride ‘round Marbach with Vassily:
