results,” Olivier Philippaerts explains. “From H&M Miro, I expected much more during the wWorld Cup. Le Blue Diamond performed well, but we were unable to clinch a prize together. The highlight of the past week has been the eight-year-old Precious. It's a young horse with a lot of potential for the future. And if we're looking ahead, then the Olympic Games next year are something we cannot overlook. That is my ambition for 2024.” Anthony Philippaerts, unlike his brothers, had a challenging time at this year's Jumping Mechelen. “It was a tough week with disappointing results,” Anthony said. “But I take the positive from every setback. I'm young, working with young horses, and I know we have space for improvement. That's the goal for next year.” Ludo Philippaerts gave the final word. “Jumping Mechelen 2023 was an incredible edition for both our family and the organization,” Ludo began. “It was full of atmosphere and spectacle, to which my children contributed from the opening night. Thibault won the Stallion competition, Nicola the Masters, with Olivier competing until the final round. Besides the opening day, my sons consistently delivered clear rounds in other events. On the final day, Thibault narrowly missed victory, Olivier finished fourth in the same event, and Nicola was sixth in the World Cup. We met the challenge, as did the organization, which makes Jumping Mechelen special each year. It's a fantastic event where the audience plays a major role. My biggest goal for 2024 is everyone's health: if that's ensured, everything will be fine.”
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