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Permalink Reply by Catherine Chamberlain on April 16, 2009 at 8:13pm

I think my question would be, "With all the stress of competitions and horse and client management, what keeps you grounded and happy doing your job and competing internationally?"

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Permalink Reply by Laurie on April 16, 2009 at 9:58pm

I am curious as to whether you have any superstitions or routines you do before competing - is there an order to how you get dressed or tack your horse up? Do you have a 'lucky' something that you need to have with you?

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Permalink Reply by Lallanslover on April 17, 2009 at 12:03pm

I'd ask "What is the biggest personal sacrifice you've made, to ensure you remain at the top of your chosen sport?"...

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Permalink Reply by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 20, 2009 at 5:30pm

I'd ask "who's the most important member of your support crew and why?"

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Permalink Reply by Laura on April 21, 2009 at 8:59am

I would ask how they deal with show nerves and also with fear in general. Also, if I could ask a second question it would be: What do you do at a show if your horse is absolutely wild and flighty when you get there?

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Permalink Reply by Barb on April 28, 2009 at 6:12pm

I took up the sport of dressage riding as an adult 4 years ago. The more I learn, the more I realize what I have yet to learn. I find this very challenging! I am inspired watching riders such as yourself. What words of advice do you have for a "new" adult dressage rider?

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Permalink Reply by Geraldine on April 28, 2009 at 7:01pm

Anky van Grunsven

Is it possible to ride at your level without rolkur?
Geraldine

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Permalink Reply by Kelly Berthelot on April 29, 2009 at 1:07am

How did you narrow down which sport to put your efforts into (dressage, eventing or show jumping)? Was it based on a horse you had at the time? Or did you find horses to match your goals? Have you ever tried the other two?

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Permalink Reply by Canadian Starz on April 30, 2009 at 9:38am

How do you go about selecting your Mount? Do you raise any of your Mounts or Prospects, from youngins produced , or wait until they have been started?

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Permalink Reply by Chloe Palmer on May 6, 2009 at 4:46am

How did you know what discipline you wanted to compete in? Did you win an event and build from there or did you have a suited horse?

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Permalink Reply by Anneke Kloosterman on May 6, 2009 at 5:23pm

I think I would like to know:
" What has been your inspiration to make it to the top? And by who have you been inspired??"

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