Michel Hecart wins the Móstoles Industrial Trophy
Friday, July 18, 2008
The first class of the CSI**** A Coruña, taking place in the Equestrian Center of Casas Novas, has clearly been dominated by the Frenchman Michel Hecart. The international trophy was sponsored by Móstoles Industrial and had a height of 1,35m.
The class was divided into two phases and experienced Michel Hecart mastered both without faults in the record time of 21,77 seconds in the second phase. The Portuguese rider Luis Sabino Gonçalves tried to run after the leader, but finished second in 22,40 seconds.
For Michel Hecarts 14 year old horse That’s Life the show in Casas Novas was only the third competition of the season, although he already won the Derby of the CSIO***** La Baule in may 2008. “I am very content about this victory in A Coruña; it was a good introduction into the show.”
The best Spanish rider Cristino Torres García was classed fifth with his Chesnut Mare Kana des Yvers, with a clear round and 23,83 seconds.
