February 18, 2025
At the beginning of January, Kendra set off with her horses to the warm Spanish sun for the Andalucía Sunshine Tour, one of the most prestigious European circuits for developing both young and experienced horses. In February, Daniel joined her to compete at this high-level event.
Kendra shares her thoughts on the experience:
“We’ve been coming here for many years. The Andalucía Sunshine Tour is the perfect place to develop both young and older horses. The facilities are fantastic, with both sand and grass arenas, which allow for variety and adaptability. The young horse finals in week 3 and week 6 are particularly exciting, as they showcase some of the best up-and-coming talent. Last year, I won the Nations Cup in Rome and La Baule with horses that I prepared at the Sunshine Tour. This year, my goal was to match that level, preparing my horses and hopefully working towards another Nations Cup opportunity.”
New Horses & New Challenges
Kendra took a group of newer horses to the tour, making the event an ideal opportunity to get to know them better. Among them were some incredible 7-year-olds, who showed great promise. Here are the horses she brought to Spain:
Abercrombie Pommex Z, Astigo Z, Chinook Pommex Z, Chattanooga Pommex Z, Que Passa De Regor, Ma Belle, Surprising Dream S.H.O. Z, Naf Naf DMC, Enrico De La Pomme, Eau de Vie Jeleena Dr Z, Sniper Des Lilas Blancs and Sir Diamant Horta
Daniel Deusser brought his own strong lineup of horses:
Quiberon-P, Kiana Van Het Herdershof, Pepita Van Het Meulenhof BR, Bingo Ste Hermelle, Kaduna JL Z, Carrielane, Quaresma van ’t Paradijs
Strong Performances from Stephex Riders
Both Kendra and Daniel have been achieving fantastic results at the tour, with multiple podium finishes and strong performances across various heights.
Kendra Claricia Brinkop’s Highlights:
🏆 1st Place – Sniper Des Lilas Blancs (7YR)
🏆 1st Place – Chinook Pommex Z (135cm)
🏆 1st Place – Ma Belle (140cm)
🏆 1st Place – Enrico De La Pomme (150cm)
🏆 1st Place – Sniper Des Lilas Blancs (7YR)
🥈 2nd Place – Ma Belle (150cm)
🥈 2nd Place – Sniper Des Lilas Blancs (7YR)
🥈 2nd Place – Surprising Dream S.H.O. Z (145cm)
🥈 2nd Place – Ma Belle (150cm)
🥈 2nd Place – Abercrombie Pommex Z (7YR)
🥈 2nd Place – Sniper Des Lilas Blancs (7YR)
🥉 3rd Place – Chattanooga Pommex Z (7YR)
🥉 3rd Place – Surprising Dream S.H.O. Z (145cm)
🥉 3rd Place – Eau De Vie Jeleena Dr Z (145cm)
🥉 3rd Place – Abercrombie Pommex Z (7YR)
🥉 3rd Place – Eau De Vie Jeleena Dr Z (145cm)
🥉 3rd Place – Sir Diamant Horta (7YR)
Other notable placements from the final week:
🔹 4th Place – Naf Naf DMC (145cm)
🔹 4th Place – Eau De Vie Jeleena Dr Z (145cm)
🔹 5th Place – Abercrombie Pommex Z (7YR)
🔹 6th Place – Sir Diamant Horta (7YR)
🔹 7th Place – Que Passa De Regor (150cm)
With multiple podium finishes and top-five placements, Kendra has had an outstanding run at the Sunshine Tour. She has demonstrated that she and her horses are in top form, setting a strong foundation for the 2025 season.
Daniel Deusser’s Highlights:
🏆 1st Place – Bingo Ste Hermelle (150cm)
🏆 1st Place – Kiana vh Herdershof (145cm)
🏆 1st Place – Bingo Ste Hermelle (150cm)
Other Notable Placements:
🔹 4th Place – Pepita vh Meulenhof BR (150cm)
🔹 6th Place – Pepita vh Meulenhof BR (145cm)
🔹 7th Place – Kaduna JL Z (145cm)
🔹 7th Place – Bingo Ste Hermelle (155cm)
🔹 8th Place – Quiberon-P (150cm)
🔹 9th Place – Kiana vh Herdershof (145cm)
🔹 10th Place – Kaduna JL Z (145cm)
🔹 11th Place – Carrielane (140cm)
Daniel’s horses are showing exceptional form, and with a strong final week, he continues to build momentum for the competitions ahead.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Kendra & Daniel?
With multiple podium finishes and consistent top performances, both Kendra and Daniel have made a strong impact at the Sunshine Tour.
Kendra remains focused on preparing her horses for the upcoming Nations Cups, while Daniel continues to fine-tune his talented team for the rest of the season.
As they move on to the next challenges, one thing is certain, there’s plenty more excitement ahead! Will they continue their winning streaks?
📸 All photos featured in this blog were taken by Aisling Duffy.
