Oliver Fletcher, member of the YRA 2024, is the new European Young Rider Champion

Oliver won the prestigious title in great style, since he was the only one who jumped all the difficult courses, built by Belgian Bart Vonck, withouth penalities.

“It’s an emotional win for me and my family,” Fletcher shared. “My father couldn’t be able to be here for a week but he said if I was in a good position, he would have tried to come out. Our farrier back home, Andy, he was amazing, drove him out and they came for the day. It was unbelievable.”

The new European Young Rider Champion rode Zangersheide gelding Hello William (by Waldo Van Dungen): 

"Hello William has been phenomenal all week, to jump clear in five rounds over 1.50m courses is amazing and all I can ask for.  He jumped his heart out and made my job easier” said Olli, who expressed also Immense gratitude to the owners.

Irish rider Francis Derwin jumped to silver with Flexi K (by Flex A Bill), finishing the championship with a total of 4.61 penalty points. The bronze medal went to Jules Orsolini with Charlotte 198 (by Casall)  that touched only one barrier in the very last round.

FULL RESULTS

All weekend, Kronenberg has been dominated by the European Youth Championships, see all the results below:

Young Riders individual podium:

• 1° Oliver Fletcher (GBR) and Hello William (Waldo Van Dungen x Stakkato)
• 2° Francis Derwin (IRL) and Flexi K (Flex A Bill x Luidam)
• 3° Jules Orsolini (FRA) and Charlotte 198 (Casall x Carry 22)

Children team podium:

• 1° Great Britain - Emily Gulliver and Glamor, Honey Bowes and Javas El Cid, Tabby Morgan-Evans and Bermudez Bda, Rosie Smith and Fruselli, Lottie Adams and Khaleesi O.L.
• 2° Belgium - Jitske van den Eynde and Miara Stb Z, Jérôme Denutte and Umour Noir de Crann, Ella Bomeré and Moonshine Van T Ameldonk Z, Robin Vermeir and Copacabana of the Paddocks Z, Eva Mendolia and Larezzo
• 3° Spain - Aleksandra Hearst and Corelien, Elena Vazquez Arrojo and Gypsy Cardento, Paula Regil Cuñarro and Erald Saugets, Lucas Morote Soria and Gabriela Manciaise, Charlize O'Connor Cabau and Cados

Juniors team podium:

• 1° France - Capucine Prudhomme and Cayenne Bf Z, Jack Conlon Gateau and Amour d'Un Jour, Ewen China and Bacchus d'Ecames, Nohlan Vallat and Eole Cyclamen, Toscane Carloni Richard and Ambre d'Ermisserie, Jack Conlon Gateau and Amour d'Un Jour
• 2° Spain - Celia Cobo Teran and Alto du Roc, Lucia Fernandez Hidalgo and Byblos d'Elle, Pablo Santiago Artime and Chiquita d'Aiguilly, Olivia Alvarez García and Gazquine Tag, Carlos Borho Giron and Brugnon Villeclare
• 3° Great Britain - Tabitha Kyle and Desterly, Sophie Evans and Csio Bel, Henry Squibb and Diatencona PS, Olivia Sponer and Bingo du Chateau, Noora Von Bülow and Interstar B Young Riders team podium

Young Riders team podium:

•  1° Ireland - Niamh Mcevoy and Jasmim Da Hermida, Tom Wachman and Cathalina S, Francis Derwin and Flexi K, Max Wachman and Kilkenny, Rhys Williams and Preston Van 'T Reebroeck
• 2° France - Baptiste Eichner and Black'N Roll, Ilona Mezzadri and Arcy Fou, Charlotte Slosse and L.B. Zornell II, Jules Orsolini and Charlotte 198, Alice Laine and Vol'Ovent de La Serre
• 3° Belgium - Mathieu Bourdeaud'Hui and Oscar The Homage, Evelyne Putters and Oberon Vdh, Vic de Plecker and Ilypsho, Leon Brutsaert and Corleone Tour Vidal, Mathieu Guery and Callac de Cyrmanol

Children individual podium:

• 1° Aleksandra Hearst (ESP) and Corelien (Paramo K x Furiel de Baugy)
• 2° Sani Illi (FIN) and Backwoods Challenger (Chacco-Blue x Darco)
• 3° Brianne Beerbaum (GER) and Carrero T Z (Carrera VDL x Cero)

Juniors individual podium:

• 1° Olivia Alvarez García (ESP) and Gazquine Tag (Mylord Carthago x Major de La Cour)
• 2° Thijmen Vos (NED) and Cadillac Z (Carrera VDL x Quasimodo van de Molendreef)
• 3° Ewen China (FRA) and Bacchus d'Ecames (Rock'N Roll Semilly x L'Arc de Triomphe Bois Margot)