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Steffen Peters and Ravel Win The Meggle Grand Prix Special CDIO At Aachen |
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 12:48 |
 He did it again. Steffen Peters and Ravel topped the leader boards by fractions with a 76.917, with Anky Van Grunsven and Salinero hot on their tail scoring a 76.587. “I wasn’t happy finishing in fifth place in the Grand Prix, so came out today with a knife between my teeth.” Ravel looking relaxed and happy put in another super ride, with just a few slight bobbles. “He felt fresh and good,” said Peters, “And perhaps I gave him just a bit too much in the aids for the extended trot.” Peters who rode before Anky was cautiously optimistic about his finish, and it was not until the final halt that Van Grunsven lost the edge. Salinero well known for not liking to stand still at the halts, showed a strong piaffe/passage tour and a much cleaner test that in the Grand Prix. In third place was Han Peter Minderhound, and the expressive chestnut mare Exquis Nadine with a 74.50. “I plan on riding to win tomorrow as well.” Minderhound smiled, as the stage is now set for a fight to the finish in the Grand Prix Freestyle. |
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Isabelle Werth Rumored to Be Pregnant |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 12:27 |
 At least for today the buzz about Isabelle was good news. We have been told from a very reliable source which has also been confirmed by several sources close to Isabell that she is in fact pregnant. Although there has not been an official announcement, all indications are that it is true. It has been said she is due in November, but had been trying to keep it quiet until after the European Championships. Her trainer Wolfgang Wittig told eurodressage the news while we were awaiting the press conference.
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Go USA on Independance Day at Aachen CHIO! |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Friday, 03 July 2009 23:33 |
 We are up early and off to the stadium. From Astrid's home in Belgium we drive through three countries in 30 minutes! Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. Today is the Grand Prix Special, and oh yes, it's the Fourth of July! Check out Astrid's report and photos on the CDI Grand Prix (small tour). More storeis and photos to come. Too many fabulous horses, too little time! Go Steffen and Catherine!
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Tickets on Sale NOW for “Taste of Traverse City” Party/Silent Auction to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation–Available Online or Horse Show Office |
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What's Going On -
Fundraisers
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Friday, 03 July 2009 09:59 |
 Premier Silent Auction Items from FarmVet, Equi-Fit, Five Star, Essex, Hadfield, Badgley Mischka, ThinLine, Antares and more!
Traverse City, Mich. – July 3, 2009 – Tickets for "Taste of Traverse City," Sunday, July 12, 2009, are available online for $125 at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org or at the show office during Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. This year’s party is hosted by Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. and will benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), a non-profit organization providing financial assistance for basic medical and living expenses for those suffering catastrophic illness or injury. |
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Region One Junior and Young Riders Announced for the NAJYRC |
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On the Scene 2009 -
North American Junior & Young Rider Championship
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Friday, 03 July 2009 09:15 |
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USDF Region One, which covers Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania has announced their Junior Team and one Young Rider:
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Alexandra Korelova and Balagur from Russia Earn Two Perfect 10’s at Aachen |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Friday, 03 July 2009 09:00 |
 It was not until the final set of the Grand Prix CDIO that the crowd of 60,000 spectators, all there to watch the best Dressage in the world began to get excited as the young Russian rider, Alexandra Korelova and her rescued Russian Police horse Balagur earned two 10’s for the piaffe. The only 10s the judges awarded so far. With the new FEI rule which does not allow the scores to go on the jumbo tron during the test, only the crowd can follow the scoring f the movements with small screens along the rail hidden from view of the riders. But it did not take the results to flash on the screen for the knowledgeable crowd to know a good thing when they saw it.
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Steffen Peters Tunes up For Aachen and Gets Home Cooking from Mom |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Friday, 03 July 2009 05:36 |
 British Dressage rider Carl Hester made a point to come up and congratulate us on our American win at Aachen. After a spectacular performance by Steffen Peters and Ravel who along with German based American rider Catherine Haddad rode as individuals in the Nation’s Cup competition in the Grand Prix CDIO. “We only brought one rider from the USA this year.” I said. “Well it looks as if you brought the right one!” For Peters, he had the chance to go home to Mother and get some home cooked meals and have his laundry done, while reuniting with his long time trainer nearby. And it was a beaming Mom, Doris Peters who led her son through the stands to visit with old family friends after his winning ride in the CDIO Aachen Grand Prix. |
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Sjef Janssen Speaks Out on Behalf of Isabell Werth |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Written by Mary Phelps Hathaway
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Friday, 03 July 2009 03:53 |
 In spite of the sunshine which brightened the Aachen show grounds the alleged doping issues which kept Isabell Werth from her homeland competition clouded the arena. And it was an unlikely spokesperson who took the opportunity at the press conference after the Grand Prix CDIO who spoke his mind. Prior to this, the only reference to the obvious question on everyone’s mind was from German Chef, Ullrich Kasselmann who explained in part the third place finish of the German Dressage team was affected by the distraction of the issue. But it was Sjef Janssen responding to a question from the press with an opening statement “I hope you are not going to fall off of your chair.” |
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Steffen Peters and Ravel win Dressage Grand Prix at the World Equestrian Festival - CHIO Aachen |
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On the Scene 2009 -
Aachen CHIO
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:55 |
 Steffen Peters and Ravel have claimed their part of Aachen history by being the first US Rider to win the Grand Prix Dressage CDIO at Aachen. Peters and Akiko Yamazaki’s 11-year-old Dutch gelding Ravel put in a history making ride, scoring 77.830% in the Grand Prix against many of the best horses and riders in the world. The five judges unanimously placed the pair first, and their average was more than 5 points clear of second place finisher, Hans Peter Minderhoud and Exquis Nadine. Among those left in their wake were 2008 Olympic Gold medalists Anky van Grunsven and IPS Salinero, who finished fifth on a score of 71.362%.
The pair's quest for a sweep of CDIO Aachen will resume on Saturday, July 4, America's Independence Day, in the Grand Prix Special and Sunday in the Freestyle.
See the slide show and results...more news and photos tomorrow.
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