"I had built a special bond with Mr. Tac. I competed with him at six and seven years old and later took over the reins when he turned nine. We jumped our first CSI4* Grand Prix in Bourg-en-Bresse and won it right away. We also made an impression in the CSI5* Grand Prix events in Gothenburg and during the Saut Hermès..."

Thanks to Mr. Tac, the show jumper secured his Olympic qualification. "Of course, this decision puts a damper on my Olympic euphoria. But I remain determined!" concludes Bettendorf!