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Congratulations Steffen and Ravel!

Archives 2018 World Equestrian Games
#21

[QUOTE=Sabine;4032608]
Fantastic Achievement…although in my mind Isabel was very close- maybe better in some aspects…but He deserved to win the whole thing- because he was consistent and the horse is so swingy and supple…![/QUOTE]

It was so close. Everyone had just a tiny bit of the door open. I love Isabel a ton, but I thought Satchmo got just a little cramped in his frame here and there. Where she was stellar, Steffen was just as stellar… and yes that swingy-ness he maintains through everything… just wow.

#22

Yes, I noted that the American and Dutch judges placed as deserved by the ride- thank you!

#23

Agree, you could just see the suppleness and swing. the transitions and change of bend were wonderful.

I also loved Hans Peter Minderhoud and Nadine tonight. A beautiful ride.

#24

[QUOTE=Hazelnut;4032642]
Agree, you could just see the suppleness and swing. the transitions and change of bend were wonderful.

I also loved Hans Peter Minderhoff and Nadine tonight. A beautiful ride.[/QUOTE]

Yes, they were lovely! And I loved Pop Art as well!

#25

I was there at the World Cup and I have to agree with Sabine. Steffen and Isabel both had beautiful rides, but I do think Isabel’s test seemed just a bit better…more fluid and she was right on with her music…

But I am thrilled for Steffen and Ravel’s owners. Ravel seemed so proud at the awards ceremony…he seems so level headed. Congrats to Iron Spring too!

LOVED that mare Nadine…

#26

Congrats Steffen!!! Awesome job!!!

#27

I am so happy for them! That was a deserved win a long time in the making.
Herzlichen Glueckwunsch, Steffen und Ravel!

#28

I was there too. Isabell was very accurate but without the va-voom that Steffen, Anky and HP had (PB’s in the changes were too much to overcome). Fabulous evening. PB was spectacular, and the Colombian guy had more fun than anyone except Steffen. Hope Ravel’s left hind doesn’t become an issue. What a great night! :smiley:

#29

Agreed! You summed it up so well. (I was there clapping and cheering right along with you all) I thought the crowd was so appreciative of all the horse and rider combinations and what they each had to offer; just enjoying the moments of brilliance in each test. Lets just bask in the moment - Steffen Peters is the reigning World Cup champion!

#30

Yes it was close - there were only 4.5 raw points between Isabel and Steffen! (Anky was 28 points behind Steffen)

#31

Watch the ride!
http://www.barnmice.com/video/steffen-peters-wins-the-world

#32

SO happy Steffen won that is sooooooooooo awesome. Ashley must be thrilled as well. Go North America. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

#33

I honestly expected ashley holzer’s ride to score just a little bit higher, rap (the polish rider) a little lower, though I don’t think it would have changed the placings.

#34

[QUOTE=slc2;4032780]
I honestly expected ashley holzer’s ride to score just a little bit higher, rap (the polish rider) a little lower, though I don’t think it would have changed the placings.[/QUOTE]

I was a slightly surprised as well that Ashley’s ride didn’t score higher…

#35

you too? yes I was thinking that would be an 81 or 82, not a 79, but i may have missed something while pouring the champagne, LOL.

#36

[QUOTE=slc2;4032852]
you too? yes I was thinking that would be an 81 or 82, not a 79, but i may have missed something while pouring the champagne, LOL.[/QUOTE]

We were also expecting Ashley to score a little higher - she had a beautiful ride.

#37

[QUOTE=freestyle2music;4032574]
You can read can’t you.

I also heard that the Dutch judge will get a casino named after him :D[/QUOTE]

The win was clearly deserved, that post is in very poor taste.:no:
I don’t understand why that is even on this thread.:confused:

#38

Congratulations Steffen!

What a horse Ravel is…very exciting to see the USA win the WC!

I also expected Ashley to get a higher score…any ideas as to why not? I keep hearing that the judges want to see you do well multiple times before they are willing to give you the big scores. Anyone here think so?

Also, does anyone else think Nadine looks crammed together and not through her back? (despite the legs flying everywhere)

#39

While Ashley’s test was great, the package didn’t have it It Factor that the top four did. That class was placed spot on. We met Madeline Winter Schutze (sp) at the Rolex party before. What a fabulous lady, she has done so much for the sport and Isabel could not have a better sponsor. Too bad there are not 100 of her!

#40

[QUOTE=Bluey;4032943]
The win was clearly deserved, that post is in very poor taste.:no:
I don’t understand why that is even on this thread.:confused:[/QUOTE]

Because 3 of the 5 judges had Isabelle on the first spot.
And the Dutch judge gave Ravel 9% higher then Isabell.

Hello wake up ! It’s the talk of the day.

And just for your information I have a closer relation and a very deep feeling for Ravel, and I loved it that he and Steffen won, but it’s the same old story again. Solution : 7 judges and the highest and lowest score scratched <period>

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