Competing in the CDI Young Horse classes, Rianna partnered two talented stallions to multiple podium finishes in both the five and six-year-old classes.
Amanda Jakins’ six-year-old stallion Rivoli de Fontaine (Revolution x Don Tango B) was a star performer, claiming a double win in the CDI-YH six-year-old classes. Expertly ridden by Rianna, the posted a massive 90% in the six-year-old Preliminary Test before backing it up with 90.6% in the Final Test. Highlights included scores of 9.3 for walk, 9.5 for canter and 9.3 for perspective.
Rianna also enjoyed success with Roitaine O (Fontaine TN x Bordeaux 28). Owned by Helgstrand, the five-year-old stallion finished fourth in the Preliminary Test with 77% before returning to claim victory in the Final with 80%. The test featured standout marks of 8.8 for trot and 8.5 for canter.
Reflecting on the achievement, Rianna shared on social media, “Wow this show is so special. I have no words – just eternally grateful for these two horses and the special people around me. Winning both CDI YH finals today with Roitaine and Rivoli in the five-year-old and six-year-old and seeing the Australian flag fly was so special.”
