First Champions Crowned at Papendal

The first day of the International Welsh Show at Papendal was entirely devoted to the working classes. After a wonderful and spirited day, the first champions were honored.

In the Young Handlers division, the championship title went to Bas Sloof with Heidepeel’s Constantijn. Helene Buchholz and Oostdijks Dancing Queen were named reserve champions.

The Mini Championship was won by the leading rider-horse combination, Ysselvliedts Honey Gold and Jackie-Rose Hartman. The First Ridden combination, Mariska and Merel den Bruinen, took the reserve title.

The title of Performance Champion went to Ringside Mamma Mia and Emma van der Burg. Simon and Henk Roel Krol of Potteries were named Reserve Performance Champions.

Congratulations to all the champions, reserve champions, and other participants on their achievements! We can look back on a fantastic first day of the show at Papendal. Tomorrow we’ll continue with the lead-rein pony classes!