What profession would you have chosen if you hadn't become a professional rider?

Pilot


If you could ride any horse in the world, which horse would you choose?

Explosion W - Olympic champion under Ben Maher


Do you prefer a grass or sand arena?

Grass


Are you more a fan of geldings, mares, or stallions?

Most of my successes have already been achieved with geldings.


How do you prefer to transport your horses: truck or plane?

Plane!


Do you ride with or without gloves?

With gloves


If you had to choose: never ride a Nations Cup, or never participate in the Olympic Games?

In that case, never ride a Nations Cup ...


What do you like best: grooming your horse, or cleaning your stuff?

Grooming my horse


What is your method of relaxing during a competition?

Listen to music


What is your favorite dressage and jumping exercise?

In dressage the pirouette, in jumping nothing special ... I just like to jump!

In both cases I prefer to train outside.


What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of a career in equestrian sports for you?

You get the opportunity to travel all over the world with your horses, that's great!

But ... we have to wear a tie to practice a physical sport. That makes no sense to me!


What is your tip for training a young horse?

Patience ...


And your ultimate tip to make it in the horse world?

Patience, perseverance, and luck.