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Cayenne and Deveraux, 2007 World Young Dressage Horse Champions Freebird Ucelli T and Uzzo Fill Up the Podium
"I was very happy today," Minderhoud said at the press conference. "I have been riding him for a year now. The first few days he was a bit sensitive but today he went really nice. I'm really happy to end with a silver medal," said the quadruple World Champion gold medallist.
Van der Meer achieved a total of 8.42 and claimed the bronze medal. Patrick was very happy with his bronze medal. "I did a really good test. This test [the Finals] is a little harder to ride. There was a little tension in the walk and canter, but I am very happy with him. Winning a medal on this championship is really great." Related Links  
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The silver medal went to the delightful Freebird Ucelli T. The KWPN branded gelding (by Olivi x Gribaldi) has a beautiful trot with much engagement and bounce, but at times was too "passagey" and could cover more ground, especially in the extensions. The walk was nice with lots of shoulder freedom but there was a slight loss of rhythm. The canter work was really good, but could have been more uphill and the horse sometimes was a bit tight in the neck, especially in the bends The judges gave the pair an overall mark of 8.44, good for silver.
The bronze medal went to last year's 5-year old World Champion Uzzo (Lancet x Indoctro). Under Patrick van der Meer, the bay KWPN gelding showed much progress since one year ago. Especially the trot work has improved dramatically. It was absolutely superior in its rhythm, bounce, and ground covering. The walk was good but a bit hesitant in the collection. The canter work was nice, but not always clear in its 3-beat rhythm. The flying changes were outstanding but the tail could be steadier in the change itself.
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