PAU 26–29 October
@pipparoomeorkyle
Les Etoiles de Pau, France
“HE'S an amazing horse, one of the best in the world I think,” said Ros about 10-year-old Izilot DHI, who claimed victory at his first-ever five-star.
The statement could sound bold, but it would be unwise to doubt a rider who this year was crowned European champion and won Badminton with Lordships Graffalo.
Ros has long spoken about Izilot DHI's talent, and his “spookiness”, but the gelding she co-owns with Alex Moody has continued to deliver results this year, with wins in the Blair Castle CCI4*-S and Blenheim CCI4*-L.
Despite this, Ros said that Pau seemed like a big ask at one point, let alone to have a victory there.
“Even six months ago, this probably would have been a step too far, so I'm unbelievably proud of him. It makes all the hard work worthwhile,” she said, adding that credit goes to her
