Much of his freestyle was done to the tune of "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow," and that's just what he's doing. Expect to see him at the 2007 World Cup finals. He wants to carefully manage the 16-year-old Floriano so he lasts and can be on hand for the big occasions. Plus, he also hinted he's getting a new horse, and it sounds very special--but he didn't provide any details. I checked, though, and found it isn't Salinero.
Steffen's fellow Californian, Guenter Seidel, also looked good in the freestyle. Aragon, the horse he rides, glows under the lights with his gray coat taking on a silver sheen. His music, a medley from "Evita" was just the right match for Aragon's talents. There were a few minor mistakes, but overall, it was a nice way for Guenter to take his final bow of the week on this most impressive of world stages. He was 13th with 72.5 percent, but the fact that he was among the 15 best riders in the world who qualified for the competition made him happy. Both Steffen and Guenter got what they came for, and more besides.
Listen:
Guenter Seidel discusses his Grand Prix Freestyle test.
I'd love to tell you more, but I have officially run out of steam. I'll grab a few hours sleep and be back with you for the show jumping wrap on eventing.
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