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Sjef Janssen wanted as a national coach and trainer by almost every country

Archives 2018 World Equestrian Games
#21

[QUOTE=freestyle2music;3464465]
As long as the national coach of a country has almost no influence on the selections procedure I call it a CIRCUS. Specially because Klaus missed his $$$$$$$ medal-bonus now.

Theo[/QUOTE]

So you don’t think that Klaus had any say on the selection of the American team for Hong Kong?

And God help us if we end up with Sjef as our national coach. I think I would be done supporting U.S. high performance dressage. (And God help the poor horses that would be put into his training system.)

#22

[QUOTE=Mike Matson;3464501]
But Theo, we are waiting for you to give us the answer to this question - Who should be the U.S. freestyle designer? Don’t be shy! :)[/QUOTE]

I have two options, or basicly one combined option.

Terry Gioto Galo (spelling ?) together with the best composers and multi instrumentalists in the world (Cees) Tol & (Thomas) Tol.

Why ?. Because Terry is the only one who understands that when you have 4 judges from Europe and 1 judge from Japan that you have to expand your focus across the boarders.

Theo

#23

Sorry, I really don’t see calling Stephan, Courtney and Debbie “circus performers” just because you think Klaus wasn’t given enough “power” by the USEF in the selections procedure.

I suppose you are referring to Debbie being chosen?
In any case, hindsight is valuable! :wink:

Perhaps, Sjef is having second thoughts about Imke (in hindsight).
Would he have had a bigger bonus for a Gold medal rather than Silver?

#24

I think he may be referring to the flap that required riders based in Europe to come to California for the selection trials, i.e. Catherine Haddad’s vocal opposition to that procedure that made DOC slap back.

#25

[QUOTE=FEI_JR2004;3463948]
I’ve heard that story and multiple others about Sjef being actually wanted for felonies in the U.S., so I had the same idea of the word wanted. From what I’ve heard, he won’t dare come to our country because he would be arrested on arrival. I’m doubting that the U.S. wants him for anything but jail and legal reasons.[/QUOTE]

I believe has Sjef come to the US for the World Cups in Las Vegas…

He and Anky married in Las Vegas during the 2005 WC.

#26

After Hinneman I would like Heike kemmer or Hubertus schmidt, but i dont think that will happen.

Theo, are you saying Balkenhol wasn’t involved at all, in selecting the team, or just not enough?

#27

[QUOTE=vineyridge;3464853]
I think he may be referring to the flap that required riders based in Europe to come to California for the selection trials, i.e. Catherine Haddad’s vocal opposition to that procedure that made DOC slap back.[/QUOTE]

Not taking Haddad to the Olympics has cost us an Olympic medal :mad:

#28

:confused: How do you KNOW that?

We are talking about a partnership between two living beings.

Stuff happens. How would a selection committee be able to predict 100% what would happen with each combo?

(Not to say there isn’t a lot of politics involved…but even if there wasn’t, it would still be a best guess/crap shoot on the part of the selection committee :cool: )

#29

[QUOTE=claire;3465023]
:confused: How do you KNOW that?

We are talking about a partnership between two living beings.

Stuff happens. How would a selection committee be able to predict 100% what would happen with each combo?

(Not to say there isn’t a lot of politics involved…but even if there wasn’t, it would still be a best guess/crap shoot on the part of the selection committee :cool: )[/QUOTE]

How about :

The politics involved cost us an olympic medal.:mad:

#30

:lol: Nope. You are still using the advantage of hindsight.

How do you KNOW 100% that CH would not have had problems, like Debbie or Imke?

Or, that CH would have been on her best game?

#31

Love the username, Mod49! <snort>

#32

[QUOTE=claire;3465063]
:lol: Nope. You are still using the advantage of hindsight.

How do you KNOW 100% that CH would not have had problems, like Debbie or Imke?

Or, that CH would have been on her best game?[/QUOTE]

Do your really want me to answer this question :confused:

#33

I’m pretty sure that the Germans are not making him offers :winkgrin:

#34

Seriously? :yes:

#35

Maybe the Chinese? After all, they have negotiated with Anky to open 40 shops in China to sell her clothing. :wink:

Actually, I think Sjef is trolling to get the Dutch to increase his pay. Anky needs a new international horse and they apparently can’t afford one with their current level of income. :lol:

#36

[QUOTE=DownYonder;3465281]
Maybe the Chinese? After all, they have negotiated with Anky to open 40 shops in China to sell her clothing. :wink:

Actually, I think Sjef is trolling to get the Dutch to increase his pay. Anky needs a new international horse and they apparently can’t afford one with their current level of income. :lol:[/QUOTE]

Isn’t Mrs Offield staying with them :wink:

#37

Sjef’s Tennessee Court case; http://vlex.com/vid/36309508
The “politics” of horse trading.

#38

Wow. That’s the oldest horse trader trick on the books! :eek:

Wonder what the statute of limitations on the judgement is?

Defendant also told Tyrone during that conversation that because he had been unable to find a buyer at the price plaintiffs were asking, he would forgo his commission if plaintiffs accepted the $312,000 offer.

Plaintiffs instructed defendant to sell the horse for $312,000, with no commission going to defendant. Plaintiffs received a wire transfer at their bank in Tennessee from defendant for $311, 964.50 shortly thereafter.

Plaintiffs subsequently learned, without disclosure from defendant, that the buyer had actually paid defendant $480,000.

#39

What happened to Painted Black? And Nelson? I thought they were her up and coming international stars? :confused:

#40

[QUOTE=claire;3465394]
What happened to Painted Black? And Nelson? I thought they were her up and coming international stars? :confused:[/QUOTE]

Nelson No Chance (but Anky loves this horse)

Painted Black maybee

But imho Anky is out on a fishingtrip :wink:
and Sjef stated in a recent interview:
“probably I am the victim who has to open my wallet this time”

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