highest level. I am so happy for him. Olivier and I know better than anyone how much work and effort it takes to make something like this happen.” “Of course, I am happy with the team victory,” added Olivier Philippaerts. “But the performance of the weekend belongs to Thibault. To achieve this at your debut, and also with an inexperienced horse, is incredible. He almost managed to win it. An amazing performance. The special thing was that we experienced it together as brothers. Normally we follow each other’s results from a distance, but this time we were all three in the same place. That made it very special.” Father Ludo Philippaerts followed the competition online and could hardly believe his eyes. “It was as if I was dreaming, and sometimes dreams do come true. Three of my sons performing like this with young horses at such a high level is something very special, and I am putting it mildly. It was fantastic.” Next on the calendar is the Belgian Championship in Zangersheide, which kicks off on Wednesday with all four Philippaerts brothers competing. Olivier will ride Just Him. Nicola will compete with Derby de Riverland. Thibault will be there with Lyandro. Youngest brother Anthony will jump with Gabel d’Arvor.
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