6 February 2017

Gerard Leijten to train Belgian Pony Drivers

With their eyes on the World Pony Championships in Minden this August, The Vlaamse Liga Paardensport (VLP) has named international pair driver Gerard Leijten as the team trainer for the Belgian pony drivers.



Photo: Rinaldo de Craen

Leijten will be travelling with the Belgian team to the World Championships and is enthusiastic about the opportunity: “I’m very motivated as there are a large number of good ponies and ambitious drivers in Belgium. With the right approach we can hopefully get the Belgian drivers on the podium at the World Championships,” says Leijten.

Ten training sessions are planned with the first taking place on February 12th in Bornem. Four evening courses are also in the agenda which are open not only for the pony drivers but also for other interested Flemish drivers.

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