2006 CDIO Saumur
Eurodressage reporter/photographer Astrid Appels was on the scene at the CDI Saumur to photograph as many riders as possible. Here is a selection of the winners of several classes and of some interesting photos in general.
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Eurodressage was on the scene taking photos. Eurodressage photographer Astrid Appels was bopping from one ring to the other trying to take as much photos as possible. We have a large collection of photos available. Inquire if you were shot at the show and order pictures simply by emailing us at info@eurodressage.com
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A very happy Beatriz waving to the crowds.
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Sandy Phillips and Lara (by Lanciano). She's vying for a spot on the British team for the 2006 World Equestrian Games
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British Emile Faurie aboard his latest Grand Prix horse, Racit.
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Emma Hindle and Lancet at the 2006 CDIO Saumur (Photo © Astrid Appels)
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Emma Hindle and Lancet in a lovely trot half pass
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Spanish Jose Antonio Garcia Mena is competing his first warmblood in his career. Bernstein Las Marismas, owned by Eduardo and Yvonne Muniz, is in training with Garcia Mena and Jan Bemelmans.
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Peter Storr, Andrew Gardner, Wayne Channon watching the FEI pony classes...
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Dominique D'Esme being interviewed for television.
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The Grand Prix might have been the most "important" class, but the most fun one was definitely the FEI pony tests. The kur was won by Licinio on Don't Worry
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FS Don't Worry: not only Germany's best producing pony stallion, but also one of the world's best dressage ponies.
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Sanneke Rothenberger on Konrad
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Alice Thompson and Donnerblitz. The union jack was stuffed in Alice's boots for the award ceremony.
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Sanneke's brother Sönke rode the 2005 European Pony Champion Deinhard B. A very promising combination for the future. Sönke is 11 years old (turning 12 later this year) and his pony will be 7. This makes them the youngest combination at Saumur.
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Also one of the youngest FEI pony riders was the Dutch Maria van den Dungen. The twelve year old Maria competed Milkshake and was the third best performing Dutch pony rider in Saumur.
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Belgian Pony rider Ans Vanhoef aboard her fantastic Mausi