Overwhelmed Ad Aarts: “Great for driving sport, such an honorary title and recognition”

“I had no idea, and mainly thought it was a fun outing that my wife and daughter had brought me to. They were in on the plan and hadn’t told me anything. When we were asked which company we belonged to so we could be led to the right spot, it was a bit tense for them. That’s when I started to sense something …”

Subordinate role

Just before the announcement of the Equestrian of the Year was scheduled, Aarts was taken from his seat by the organizers. “It was amazing, all those kind words! You never stop to think about what you do daily as part of your job. I’m always focused on the sport and put the team and the drivers first. It’s all about promoting the sport; I myself am secondary in that.”