Current30 September
Panel Discussion at Verden's Horse Museum
That Tuesday Holger Schmezer, Hans Melzer, Dr. Hanfried Haring, Franz-Martin Stankus and Heike were part of a panel discussion hosted by Stefan Krawzcyk. Together they illustrated their experiences and big moments in Hong Kong and talked about the extreme climatical conditions, their anxieties, hopes, and impressions.
29 September Discussion at Hanover Town Hall: "Leave Thinking to Horses, Their Heads are Bigger..."
IMan and horse look back on 40000 years in common. Horses were regarded as food at first, they were hunted and later used as workers. But on the whole the relationship man-horse has long since changed. What is so special about this relationship? And are horses really as intelligent as the vernacular would have it?
Under this heading the Lord Mayor has invited to the discussion “Science at the Town Hall” on 29 September. First at 5 p.m. the police riding squad of Hanover will present their skills on the lawn of the new town hall, and after the address of welcome by Lord Mayor Stephan Weil at 5:45 p.m. the interesting subject will be discussed by Prof. Dr. med. vet. Karsten Feige – Head of the clinic for horses of the Foundation Veterinary University Hanover – , Dr. Konstanze Krüger – Sociobiologist at Regensburg University, field of research Social Learning and Cognition of Horses – , Norbert Rabe – head of the police riding squad of Hanover – , and Heike. The afternoon will be moderated by Ulrike Heckmann, NDR Info.
Contact: Landeshauptstadt Hannover - Büro Oberbürgermeister Wissenschaftsstadt Hannover
Frau Theda Minthe, Trammplatz 2, 30159 Hannover, Fax: 0511/168 44025
info@initiative-wissenschaft-hannover.de
15 September
Mercedes Benz Riders Panel in Augsburg
8 September
Mercedes Benz Riders Panel in Bayreuth
4 September
Mercedes Benz Riders Panel in Bad Segeberg
3 September
Mercedes Benz Riders Panel in Wuppertal
1 September
Mercedes Benz Riders Panel in Bremen
Achaz von Buchwaldt, Alois Pollmann-Schweckhorst, Klaus Balkenhol, Ingrid Klimke, Jos Lansink, Nadine Capellmann, Holger Wulschner, Frank Rothenberger and many, many other well-known riding greats strive at the Mercedes-Benz Riders Panels to impart better knowledge about the horse as partner not only to professionals but also to amateurs, hobby or tournament riders. This knowledge is the basis for the daily contact with horses. In September Heike will impart her knowledge to the audience on several occasions in her lecture on “The Daily Training and the Relaxed Handling of the Horse”.
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27 August
Walle Honours its Medalist
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25 August
Reception for Heike at Winsen Town Hall
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Mayor Wilfried Hemme, members of the town council, the administration, staff and almost the entire team of Amselhof had gathered at the town hall to congratulate Heike and later to watch her sign the visitors' book of Winsen. |
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19 August
A Single Medal at the Olympic Games – An Absolute Dream Come True for Heike
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"Good Vibrations" – the main title of Heike's freestyle was today's motto. 75,95% in the freestyle and the lead after the Special sufficed – the Bronze Medal was Heike's to take home. Her commentary: "I'm not able to say much right now… It is simply unbelievable. But almost more important is that Boni went through all this absolutely chipper and that I can go home with a horse that is as fit as a fiddle. Next to the huge joy about the medal this is simply the best that could happen to me." |
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16 August
Another Successful Ride with Boni
72.96% and place 3 in the ranking of the 25 Grand Prix Special participants brought Heike a lot nearer to her dream of winning a single medal. Elegantly, fleet-footed and in secure contact Boni mastered the test. The scores of the Special are added to those of the Freestyle and result in the medal ranks. After the ride Heike concentrated on the next test already: "If our Freestyle turns out just as good, then. No, I don't want to think about it. First I have to ride the Freestyle, then we'll see."
14 August
Team Gold Accomplished
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Once again the German team, consisting of Isabell Werth with Satchmo, Nadine Capellmann with Elvis and of course Heike with Bonaparte won team gold by a clear margin. Isabell was the last to start and caught up with the then leading Dutch team that had already finished their three rides. 72.916 points and Gold for Germany, 71.750 points and Silver for the Netherlands and 68.875 Punkte and thus Bronze for Denmark. "Boni and I were the first starters for the team score. The day before already he was feisty and in excellent mood. The floodlights, the big screen, and the evening atmosphere spurred him on even more on the day of the test and he presented himself simply super. 72.25% brought us the lead in the first part of the team score. Nadine and Isabell attacked on day 2 and completed the victory for the team. I'm very proud of our team, whether rider or horse, everyone did a super job", Heike said happily. |
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8 - 24 August
Olympic Games - for the Riders in Hongkong
The tests for the dressage riders and show-jumpers will be held on the Sha Tin Racecourse in Hongkong. The Hongkong Jockey Club has been working since November 2006 to achieve absolutely perfect conditions for the grounds. The event riders will be competing for medals on the specially laid out, 5.7-km cross-country course on the Beas River premises. The first dressage competition, the Team Grand Prix, will start with its first part August 13.
25 July
Bonaparte - airborne
Most of the four-legged atheletes of all three disciplines will start their trip to Hongkong on friday night and will be received in the city of Hongkong by their grooms on saturday.
17 – 25 July
Quarantine in Aachen
For one week starting this Friday the motto is: Training in quarantine. The members of the dressage team will be stationed in Aachen for a week before they travel on to Hongkong by plane on 25 July.
01 - 06 July
Ticket Aachen - Hongkong
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The second and last review before the Olympic Games was mastered successfully by Heike and Bonaparte. The two were convincing with their two good places and secured themselves the Olympic ticket alongside Isabell Werth with Satchmo and Nadine Capellmann with Elvis. Substitute rider will be Monica Theodorescu with her Whisper. "Actually I always firmly believed in our nomination but when the time has come and you're riding the review there is quite a bit of excitement. Boni was in a very good mood and keen but in the Special an unnecessary riding mistake slipped in. In the final Freestyle he was a bit tense but went through all the movements. That cost us precious points in this test, of course. All in all Boni was in excellent shape and I think that we have a good chance to attack in Hongkong", Heike said, delighted about her nomination. |
