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Q&A with Gudrun Patteet: "Having a motivated team is what counts..."

Short questions and answers, that's how you really get to know an equestrian. Her horse Sea Coast Pebbles is in the running to become horse of the year, and she jumped to the first place of the Grand Prix in La Coruna just last weekend. Find out all about Gudrun Patteet in this week's Q&A.

Your favorite memory with a horse?

The World Championships for seven-year olds with Sea Coast Atlantic, being on the stage with Jos Lansink and Rodrigo Pessoa.

Male or female, which rider inspires you?

Almost all riders on the top level are an inspiration to me. They all worked very hard to get to where they are.

What's on your mind just before you jump a fence?

Clearing the jump!

Your strongest trait is ... 

Perseverance.

What is a horse to you?

A horse is my passion, my life, my hobby and my job.

To become a top rider, you have to ...

Be talented, work hard and have a motivated team.

A good horse is ...

A horse that wants to jump clear at any level.

Olympic gold or world champion?

Olympic gold.

Short questions and answers, that's how you really get to know an equestrian. Her horse Sea Coast Pebbles is in the running to become horse of the year, and she jumped to the first place of the Grand Prix in La Coruna just last weekend. Find out all about Gudrun Patteet in this week's Q&A.

Your favorite memory with a horse?

The World Championships for seven-year olds with Sea Coast Atlantic, being on the stage with Jos Lansink and Rodrigo Pessoa.

Male or female, which rider inspires you?

Almost all riders on the top level are an inspiration to me. They all worked very hard to get to where they are.

What's on your mind just before you jump a fence?

Clearing the jump!

Your strongest trait is ... 

Perseverance.

What is a horse to you?

A horse is my passion, my life, my hobby and my job.

To become a top rider, you have to ...

Be talented, work hard and have a motivated team.

A good horse is ...

A horse that wants to jump clear at any level.

Olympic gold or world champion?

Olympic gold.

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