In Washington a four-star show was organized, coupled with a World Cup race. The BWPs left a big impression. Harrie Smolders won the World Cup race with BWP Elite Stallion Emerald f Ruytershof. He thereby passed two Belgian riders in the top five. Nicola Philippaerts was third with Forever d'Arco Ter Linden, while the fifth place was reserved for Jos Verlooy & Sunshine. Those Sunshine also won the puissance! Sunshine was born in the stables of Leon Otten called Goldstern V / H Keizershof and is a son of Diamant de Semilly x Hardi. Earlier, during the competition the duo also became fourth in a 1:50 test.
Nicola Philippaerts also scored with his other horse, Harley vd Bisschop, he rode to victory in a 1:50 test. Dulf vd Bishop is the sire of Harley, on mother's side he descends from Coronado.
Emerald f Ruytershof: Diamond Semilly x Carthago - Breeder: Bert Van den Branden
Forever d'Arco Ter Linden: DARCO x TENOR MANCIAIS - Breeder: Luc De Snerck