End of the Year Questions
With the Christmas holidays rapidly approaching, it is time for Eurodressage's most popular "End of the Year Questions" series to return to the website. We have asked the most important dressage figures of 2011, and that can include riders, trainers, judges, journalists and other prominent dressage personalities, to review the year 2011.
This Q&A session gives the interviewees the opportunity to look back on their equestrian year 2011 as well give you an idea of their interests outside the horse world.
 Trond AsmyrNorway FEI Dressage Director |
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| The results from the European Championships in Rotterdam, showing that it is possible for more than two nations to win the top titles. This is promising for the future, global reach of our sport. |
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| It is difficult not to concentrate on the tough economic situation in the world with the difficulties in a number of Euro countries as the clearest sign. As a Norwegian I was of course also shocked that one man killed 77 people in my quiet part of the word. However, this terrible incident brought people closer together, agreeing that we still want an open society, with limited control even if it means that we may experience this sort of crazy acts again. This was for me a very positive experience. |
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| I spend very little time on this |
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| Best book: The Snowman by Jo Nesbo Best movie: Girl with the Dragon Tatoo |
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| this year has shown me that some people criticise and disagree before they have even really tried to understand the background for a situation or a decision. I wish they would use the communication channels we have to discuss the issues.. |
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| 2012 will be my first Olympics and Paralympics (as FEI Dressage Director-. The venue in Greenwich is stunning and could not give our sport a more perfect setting, both for the participants, the spectators and as a marketing tool for the sport. When I experience all the preparations leading up to the events, it MUST be a success. I am also sure that the sport will be on a level we have not seen before. |
 Adelinde Cornelissen The Netherlands 2011 World Cup Champion, 2011 European Championship Special and Kur Gold Medallist |
Most important event in your equestrian life in 2011? |
| The 2011 World Cup Final in Leipzig and 2011 Europeans in Rotterdam. |
Most important happening, evolution or trend in the world in 2011? |
| Were there any?? |
Best and worst tv and radio show |
| Best TV: The Voice of Holland. Worst TV: I don't know, because I don't watch what I do not like. |
Best book, play, concert, movie and CD |
| I have seen some movies, but the best one.. difficult.. |
What would you like to see changed in the dressage world in 2012? |
| I can't think of anything in 2 seconds that I really want changed. |
What do you wish for in 2012? |
| A happy, healthy year of course!! But besides that I sure hope to ride the Olympics! |
 Maribel Alonso Mexico O-judge |
Most important event in your equestrian life in 2011? |
| As a Judge the 2011 European Championships and as an organizer the 2011 Pan Am Games for dressage. |
Most important happening, evolution or trend in the world in 2011? |
| Evolution: the growing scientific warnings related to Global Warming and Climate changes, Changes in the Political scenario in the Middle East. Happening: One of the most important happenings was Occupy Wall Street.- without any precedent making even more evident the inequalities of our world. Trend: the impact of social networks in the political life (Middle East) and the great dependency on technology on personal levels. |
Best and worst tv and radio show |
| Best TV: Modern Family and The Graham Norton Show Worst TV: Dancing with the Stars Radio: I like to listen to news and music, but do not have a favourite radio show. |
Best book, play, concert, movie and CD |
| Best book: Stieg Larsson´s trilogy and El Libro de Maya (by Isabel Allende) Best concert: Joaquin Sabina Best movie: Midnight in Paris and The King's Speech Best CD: 21 (by Adele) and En mi Piel (by Concha Buika) |
What would you like to see changed in the dressage world in 2012? |
| I would like to see a more sustainable growth in our area with special attention to the development programmes for the youth. On the international scene many more new names at the top, so healthy for any sport. |
What do you wish for in 2012? |
| Enjoy the moment, each and everyone! Enjoy my family with health and happiness. For the World tolerance to accept and respect our differences and for Dressage to keep enjoying horses as much as I do. |
 Thomas Bauer Germany FEI Dressage Committee Member, representing the AIDEO (Association of International Dressage Event Organizers) |
Most important event in your equestrian life in 2011? |
| The inauguration of the CDI Rio de Janeiro at the OI Athina Onassis Horse Show and the Farewell of Satchmo at the CDI Stuttgart. |
Most important happening, evolution or trend in the world in 2011? |
| First official visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Germany. |
Best and worst tv and radio show |
| Best Tv: Hustle Worst tv: Bauer Sucht Frau |
Best book, play, concert, movie and CD |
| Best book: Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy and Harry Boldt's Das DressurPferd (new edition) Best CD: Loriot - Vollständige Fernsehedition |
What would you like to see changed in the dressage world in 2012? |
| Last time for the Olympic Games to be with 3 riders per team. |
What do you wish for in 2012? |
| Good health for my family, friends and all our animals |
 Steffen Peters USA 2011 Pan American gold medallist, 2010 WEG double bronze medallist |
Most important event in your equestrian life in 2011? |
| The Pan American Games in Mexico. Weltino's Magic helping the US Team to win a team Gold Medal. |
Most important happening, evolution or trend in the world in 2011? |
| It is very exciting to see the British team taking over the leader board. The scores and the results are important, but when I see beautifully ridden tests with great expression, true suppleness and relaxation, the sport is clearly on the right track.. |
Best and worst tv and radio show |
| Unfortunately not very much time to watch TV |
Best book, play, concert, movie and CD |
| Best movie: "Due Date" Extremely funny |
What would you like to see changed in the dressage world in 2012? |
| I would like to see less complaining about dressage judges. |
What do you wish for in 2012? |
| A team medal for the US at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. But then who doesn't wish for a medal at the Olympic games :) |
Related Links
End of the Year Questions and Answers 2010
End of the Year Questions and Answers 2009
End of the Year Questions and Answers 2008
End of the Year Questions and Answers 2006