14-01-2014
Estina triumphs in New-Zaeland WC Finals
It promised to be a battle of the ladies in the Bayer FEI World Cup final. Eleven started the prestigious class, with just three going clear in the first round. Eight came back for the second round over the Gerrit Beker-designed course. Series winner McIntosh was pleased with the effort of her top horse Estina. "I wanted to concentrate on Estina, and it proved the right thing to do," she said.
Throughout the six rounds, McIntosh and her horses haven't finished worse than fourth. All but one set of the points came from Estina, a mare who has grown into herself this season. "She is just so much more settled and is working with me a lot more . . . it all takes time."