The Italian Nations Cup rider got this opportunity thanks to his sponsor. They bought Just a Dream from Gestüt Eicehnhain, for whom Harm Lahde rode for eight years. It was Stefano himself who had his eyes on this seven-year-old world champion.

Last year Just a Dream and Harm Lahde could already write some successful results on her name. The duo won three classes in Lier in the international young horse circuit. In Opglabeek, Zandhoven, Bonheiden and Kronenberg there were also some top placings for this mare.