After a few computer problems we are back on line.
The champs of course finished a few days ago and already so much more has happened so watch for the next post with info on our time in Muntser.
We were impressed with the German and Dutch riders -their consistency was obvious but we really enjoyed watching the Italian riders who won the bronze medal in the teams in both junior and young riders. We met the coach and asked her how training is managed in Italy; since 2004 there has been a structured squad for juniors and young riders; the riders meet before major competitions but they also participate in competitions where they ride a test one day, have feeedback from their coach and judges , then ride the same test the next day. Our riders thought this sounded a great idea.
Valentina Truppa took out bronze in the individual and Gold in the freestyle, while German and Dutch riders took out the other placings.
We were also lucky enough to speak with Jennie Loriston-Clarke after the junior individual test; she commented on the importance of accuracy and preparation for each movement; too many marks were lost with abrupt transitions and rushing into movements consequently leading to unbalanced horses.
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