Extreme U.S., Everest and Mac Toto Win the 2023 Pavo Cup Finals

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2023 Pavo Cup Finals

The 4-year old Extreme U.S., the 5-year old Everest, and the 6-year old Mac Toto became the winners of the 2023 Pavo Cup Finals, the Dutch warmblood young horse championships, held at the KWPN headquarters in Ermelo (NED) on Saturday 12 August 2023. The finals brought little surprise as the winners of the semi-finals pushed through and stayed on top in the Finals.

Following the semi-final round on Thursday in which around 55 horses age group competed, 18 four-year olds, 20 five-year olds, and 12 six-year olds moved onto the finals which consisted of two rounds: another round under saddle, presented by the own rider in front of judges.. The top three in each age category was test ridden a guest judge rider and this year that was Daniel Bachmann Andersen (DEN).

The Pavo cup finals is open to KWPN bred and registered horses as well as for foreign bred, but KWPN licensed stallions.

4-year olds: Extreme U.S.

The winners of the 4-year old semi-finals, Renate van Uytert-Van Vliet and Extreme U.S. (by Escamillo x Vivaldi), continued to ride on the wave of success and went on to win the finals, both round 1 and 2. Judges Patrick van der Meer, Tim Coomans, and Joyce van Rooijen - Heuitink rewarded the German licensed stallion with a 90.6 in first final round, while Daniel Bachmann favoured the gaits, rideability and potential of this stallion the most in round 2. He gave the horse a 10. With 88 in the semi-finals, 90.6 in the finals and 10 in addition to it, Extreme U.S. took the Pavo Cup victory with 278.600 points.

"He's absolutely great to ride. I can't say anything negative about him," said Bachmann. "He has power, rhythm, self carriage, ability to collect and extend and is very strong in the topline. Renate did a super job, because he is very trusting and focused."

It was a double whammy for stallion owner Joop van Uytert as Dutch young rider team member Robin Heiden rode his KWPN stallion One Million (by Vivaldi x Apache) to the runner-up position. With 87.80 in the semi-finals, 90.40 in the first round of the finals and a 9.6 from Daniel Bachmann, this stallion totalled 274.200 points for a second place.

Former Dutch junior riders team member (2019) Annemijn Boogaard placed third aboard Myra Glaser's KWPN mare Oxxi Lena (by Secret x Don Tango). They were second in the semi-finals (87.8 pts), fourth in the finals first round (87.8 points and Bachmann rewarded the mare with 9.5. They totalled 270.60 for third place.

5-year olds: Everest

Former European pony champion Phoebe Peters rode her employer Gert-Jan van Olst's KWPN bred and NRPS licensed Everest (by Especial x Vivaldi) to the victory in the 5-year old division after a thrilling competition with barn mate Charlotte Fry on Van Olst's Nacho (by Negro x Krack C).

Peters and Everest won the semi-finals with 89.8 points, but in the first round of the finals judges Maarten van der Heijden, Brecht D'Hoore, and Hans-Peter Minderhoud preferred Nacho and put him first with 88.4 while Everest was second with 88.0 points. However, Daniel Bachmann clearly preferred Everest and rewarded him with a 9.5, which put the grey stallion first overall with 272.800 points.

"The only disadvantage of this horse is that he's too small for me," Daniel joked about Everest. "He's fantastic to ride. He's soft in the contact, on the big and very focused for a young horse. The canter is a highlight, he can extend and collect so easily in it."

Fry and Nacho landed second place after an 9.2 from Bachmann (267.200 points). Benjamin Maljaars and Drost Horses's Napoli Sollenburg (by Total U.S. x Vivaldi) ended up in third place after a second spot in the semi-finals, yet dropped to fifth in the first finals round (86.8 points). Bachmann scored the horse 8.6 for gaits, rideability and potential. He totalled 259.800 points. The runner-up in the semi-finals, Belgian Bart Desender on the German owned Most Wanted Nero (by Morricone x Donnerball), dropped to a 15th place in the finals and therefore did not get test ridden.

6-year olds: Mac Toto

Danielle Heijkoop and the black gelding Mac Toto (by Toto Jr x Jazz) continued his winning streak through the finals and captured the title in the 6-year old division. Owned by the rider, Brouwer and Van Uytert, Mac Toto scored 88.4 in the first round of the final and received the highest score of 88.4 from judges Van der Heijden, D'Hoore and Minderhoud in the finals' round. However, Daniel Bachmann preferred Mr Magnum more, but the overall total of Mac Toto, 267.200 points, placed him first, good for the title. Mac Toto is bred by G. van de Laar.

"This horse's quality is fantastic," said Bachmann. "I think he's a really nice horse. He has a lot of power and you feel that at times in the contact. He gets a bit strong. I don't see that as something negative and I think this will get easier with time and training." The KWPN society allows 6-year olds to be presented in either a snaffle or double bridle. Mac Toto was shown in a double.

Thamar Zweistra and the bay stallion Mr Magnum, bred by A. Ter Haar and owned by stable Hexagon, moved from a 6th place in the semi-finals (85.4 points) to a second place in the finals with 88.2 points. Daniel Bachmann allocated the stallion the highest score of 9.2 points, but the total of 265.600 points ranked Mr Magnum second overall.

Third place went to Dinja van Liere and her WCYH finalist Mauro (by Zonik x Negro), bred by Jan Greve and owned by Reesink in partnership with the Koele couple (Turfhorst). They were second in the semi-finals (86.2 points) and tied in second place in the first round of the finals (88.2). Bachmann rewarded the black stallion with 8.9 points.

Results - 2023 Pavo Cup Finals - Ermelo

4-year olds
Riders - Horse - Round 1 - Finals Round 1 - Finals guest judge ---- total

1. Renate Van Uytert - Van Vliet - Extreme U.s. (by Escamillo X Vivaldi) - 88.000 - 90.600 -- 100.000 --- 278.600
2. Robin Heiden - One Million (by Vivaldi X Apache) - 87.800 - 90.400 - - 96.000 --- 274.200
3. Annemijn Boogaard - Oxxi_lena (by Secret X Don Tango B) - 87.800 - 87.800 -- 95.000 --- 270.600
4. Charlotte Fry - Secret Lover (by Secret X Fürstenball) - 85.600 - 88.800 --- 174.400
5. Renate Van Uytert - Van Vliet - O'toto Van De Wimphof (by Toto Jr. X Riccione) - 86.400 - 85.800 --- 172.200
6. Dinja Van Liere - On Air (by Fontaine Tn X El Capone) - 84.400 - 86.400 --- 170.800
7. Kirsten Brouwer - Ohio (by Kaiman X Grand Galaxy Win) - 84.600 - 85.800 --- 170.400
8. Mercedes Verweij - Oliver R Tambo (by Just Wimphof X Spielberg) - 83.400 - 83.800 --- 167.200
9. Astrid Langeberg - Orchidee Es (by Vitalis X Stedinger) - 83.600 - 82.800 --- 166.400
10. Marije De Lange - Ohjay (by Escamillo X Floriscount) - 82.000 - 83.600 --- 165.600
11. Kim Koolen - Olivier (by Kingston Blue Hors X Florencio) - 82.000 - 83.000 --- 165.000
12. Charlotte Fry - O'frederic (by for Romance X Fidertanz) - 81.400 - 83.200 --- 164.600
13. Krista Kolijn - Odysse (by Elton X Florencio) - 85.000 - 78.600 --- 163.600
14. Vai Bruntink - Olympia W (by Ebony X Blue Hors Zatchmo) - 83.400 79.800 --- 163.200
14. Judith Ribbels - Ome Herman (by Vitalis X Sorento) - 82.600 - 80.600 --- 163.200
16. Miranda Pakvis - Optimist (by Toto Jr. X Vivaldi ) - 81.000 - 81.400 --- 162.400
17. Jos Hogendoorn - Obama Dvb (by Totilas X Ampère) - 81.800 - 79.000 --- 160.800
18. Crystal Van Vliet - Onassis S (by Toto Jr. X Ampère) - 81.400 - 78.600 --- 160.000

5-year olds
Riders - Horse - Round 1 - Finals Round 1 - Finals guest judge ---- total

1. Phoebe Peters - Everest (by Especial X Negro) - 89.800 - 88.000 -- 95.000 ---- 272.800
2. Charlotte Fry - Nacho (by Negro X Krack C) - 86.800 - 88.400 -- 92.000 ---- 267.200
3. Benjamin Maljaars - Napoli Sollenburg (by Total Us X Vivaldi) - 87.000 - 86.800 --- 86.000 ---- 259.800
4. Femke De Laat - Nashville Sw (by Secret X Jazz) - 84.400 - 87.600 ---- 172.000
5. Danielle Heijkoop - Nordic Blue Hors (by Totilas X Jazz) - 83.000 - 87.000 ---- 170.000
6. Judith Ribbels - Nanny Mc Phee (by Vitalis X Sorento) - 86.000 - 83.600 ---- 169.600
7. Jill Bogers - Number Two (by Just Wimphof X Ferro) - 84.600 - 83.200 ---- 167.800
8. Cynthia Eggenkamp - No Nonsense D (by Glamourdale X Olivi) - 84.400 - 82.600 ---- 167.000
8. Bart Desender - Most Wanted Nero Von Bellin (by Morricone X Donnerball) - 87.000 - 80.000 ---- 167.000
10. Kim Alting - Dark Rousseau (by Dettori X Rousseau) - 84.800 - 81.800 ---- 166.600
11. Jeroen Hamelink - Nachtwacht in 't Veld (by Incognito X Everdale) - 84.000 - 81.800 ---- 165.800
12. Zandra Birkeland - Ilegro (by Inclusive X Negro) - 82.800 8 - 2.600 ---- 165.400
13. Febe Van Zwambagt - Newport (by Toto Jr. X Jazz) - 84.600. - 80.400 ---- 165.000
14. Sem Stiemer - Nacho (by Indian Rock X Easy Game) - 81.800 - 81.600 ---- 163.400
15. Beni Pachl - Hexagons Navarone (by Double Dutch X Voice) - 81.200 - 80.800 ---- 162.000
16. Robin Heiden - Next Romancier (by Furst Romancier X San Amour ) - 81.800 - 80.000 ---- 161.800
17. Femke De Laat - Network (by Just Wimphof X Negro) - 82.800 - 78.600 ---- 161.400
18. Dinja Van Liere - Nashville Star (by Desperados X Westpoint) - 85.000 - 75.600 ---- 160.600
19. Ingrid Ockhuisen - Neil (by Governor X Vivaldi) - 83.000 - 72.000 ---- 155.000
20. Jenny Zwetsloot - Nashville (by Feinrich X Tuschinski) - 82.400 - 68.000 ---- 150.400

6-year olds

1. Danielle Heijkoop - Mac Toto (by Toto Jr. X Jazz) - 88.8 - 88.4 -- 90.0 ---- 267.2
2. Thamar Zweistra - Hexagons Mr Magnum (by Expression X Valdez) - 85.4 - 88.2 -- 92.0 ---- 265.6
3. Dinja Van Liere - Mauro Turfhorst (by Zonik X Negro) - 86.2 - 88.2 -- 89.0 ---- 263.4
4. Dinja Van Liere - Mc Laren (by Morricone X Sir Donnerhall ) - 85.8 - 85.8 ---- 171.6
5. Veronique Roerink - Myeline (by Dream Boy X Don Schufro) - 86.0 - 84.4 ---- 170.4
5. Amber Hage - Mercurius Acm (by Dream Boy X Gribaldi) - 85.6 - 84.8 ---- 170.4
7. Femke De Laat - Merlot Vdl (by Bordeaux X Florencio) - 81.8 - 81.6 ---- 163.4
8. Kimberly Pap - Martinez (by Toto Jr. X Gribaldi) - 83.6 - 79.4 ---- 163.0
9. Curro Benitez Sanchez - Magnum De La Fazenda (by Cennin X De Niro) - 80.8 - 81.2 ---- 162.0
10. Femke De Laat - Mission (by Eye Catcher X Ub 40) - 80.4 - 81.2 ---- 161.6
11. Julia Groenhart - Mr. Toto Acb (by Toto Jr. X Santano) - 81.6 - 79.0 ---- 160.0
12. Isabelle Harbers - Mister Vola (by Toto Jr. X Charmeur) - 81.4 - 68.8 ---- 150.2

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Keano RS2, Johnny Depp, Imposantos Win 2019 Pavo Cup Finals
Jameson, Imposantos, Total U.S. Win 2018 Pavo Cup Finals
Ivoli-E, Haute Couture, Great Lady TC Win 2017 Pavo Cup Finals
Happynesse E, Toto Jr, Fenix Win 2016 Pavo Cup Finals
Guadeloupe Beau and Fenix Win 2015 Pavo Cup Finals
Fanita and Eye Catcher Win 2014 Pavo Cup Finals
Everdale and Dancer Win 2013 Pavo Cup Finals
Desperado and Charmeur Win 2012 Pavo Cup Finals
Charmeur and Borencio Win 2011 Pavo Cup Finals
Borencio and Amazing Star Go All the Way and Take 2010 Pavo Cup Finals
TC Athene and Zhivago Win 2009 Pavo Cup Finals
Zuidenwind and Wynton Win 2008 Pavo Cup Finals
Westpoint and Vivaldi Win 2007 Pavo Cup Finals
Santano and Ucelli T Win 2006 Pavo Cup Finals
Uptown and Dreamcatcher Win 2005 Pavo Cup Finals
Florencio and Sandreo Win the 2004 Pavo Cup Finals
Special D and Robin Hood, 2003 Pavo Cup Winners
Rubels and Paster, 2001 Pavo Cup Champions
Natcho and Osmium Wins 2000 Pavo Cup Finals
Broere Stallions Dominate 1999 Pavo Cup Finals
Lucky Times and Mariena Win 1998 Pavo Cup Finals