Ireland shone in the Netherlands, and Conan Wright took the most important Grand Prix of the CH de Wolden CSI2*.
Conan Wright (IRL) claimed the CSI2* Grand Prix Gemeente de Wolden Prize at the CH de Wolden 2026, with 46 combinations on course and 9 qualifiers for the jump-off. Wright crossed the finish in 41.61 seconds to take the win.
Mr. Cornet de Regor is a 9-year-old grey Zangersheide stallion (Cornet Obolensky x Kannan), owned by Stal Brinkman V.O.F. and Jeroen Verver, a young horse that, under the Irish rider, demonstrated maturity and speed in the demanding Dutch jump-off.
Dennis Van den Brink (NED) finished second with Night Star, an 8-year-old bay KWPN gelding (A Big Boy x Caretino Gold) owned by Teus Van den Brink, registering 42.39 seconds. Hessel Hoekstra (NED) completed the podium with VDL Mindset Es, a 9-year-old bay KWPN stallion (Aganix du Seigneur x Kannan) owned by VDL Stud, crossing the line in 43.02 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
Gursobha Singh (USA) was the top Pan American finisher in twelfth place with Omonza D C, a 12-year-old black BWP mare (Elvis Ter Putte x Landadel) owned by Sansrisht Bhatia and Euro Punjab Sporthorses, with 4 faults in 71.36 seconds in the first round.
Top 5 Results — CSI2* Grand Prix Gemeente de Wolden Prize | CH de Wolden CSI2 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | Jump-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conan Wright (IRL) 🇮🇪 | Mr. Cornet de Regor | 41.61 |
| 2 | Dennis Van den Brink (NED) 🇳🇱 | Night Star | 42.39 |
| 3 | Hessel Hoekstra (NED) 🇳🇱 | VDL Mindset Es | 43.02 |
| 4 | Wesley Ter Harmsel (NED) 🇳🇱 | Kratos B | 43.83 |
| 5 | Ahmed Naser Elnaggar (EGY) 🇪🇬 | Kennedy Hx | 44.96 |
