Sunday March 30, 2003

Ulla Salzgeber Claims Third Consecutive World Cup Title

Seidel and Nikolaus Stress Resistent

Surprisingly placing third were Heike Kemmer and her 16-year old Oldenburg gelding Albano. The duo had an off-season in 2002 and it was generally not expected the pair to make such a brilliant come back. Albano showed strong engagement, and confirmed Grand prix movements in his freestyle. With 76.94% Kemmer just beat American Guenter Seidel who ranked fourth aboard the Westphalian Nikolaus. Dancing to Latin tunes, Nikolaus was flawless in his exercises, but built up some tension in the first piaffe. Seidel was able to relax his sensitive bay and continued his test at a high level.