Tataina Kosterina and Diavolessa vA showed world class

On the Himmelfahrtswochenende, Munich had invited to a horse festival in Riem. The dressage elite arrived at the wonderfully spacious Olympic equestrian facility. Isabell Werth and Dorothee Schneider could not be beaten. But with Diavolessa Tatiana came close to Benjamin Werndl. With a fourth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle, the two could go home very satisfied. In the previous qualification, the Grand Prix, it was the sixth rank.

Successful in Munich with strong competition: Tatiana and Diavolessa

The Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday was the last big test on the dressage quad, the highlight of the CDI 5-star event. It is one of the most highly endowed dressage competitions in Europe. The interest of the audience was correspondingly high and the top of the dressage sport had come. The stadium was packed and the weather also played along. Tatiana was the last starter after Isabell and Dorothee. Both had entranced the audience with two great rounds. How would it then react to the last presentation of the still largely unknown Russian in Munich? Tatiana convinced from the first beat of the music and delivered an outstanding ride. Diavolessa was in a good mood, not a bit nervous, not a bit tense. Loosely, she carried Tatiana through the square. The difficult lessons are playful, except for one flying change. Strong trot, strong walk, the passages and also the strong gallop were very good. There were several times an eight. And also the audience stayed with the cause and applauded in the end enthusiastically. With 73.5 percent, Tatiana came fourth. The chief judge even saw her on the third before the enthusiastically celebrated local hero Benjamin Werndl.

Dia, Tatiana and the audience celebrated fourth place in the freestyle

"Pferd International" in Munich Riem is one of the most impressive horse events in Germany. It impresses with its connection of folk festival, horse fair, horseshow as well as width and top sport. The extensive park on the Olympic grounds invites you to a picnic. Horses in a variety of sporting contexts can be admired, from dressage to jumping, western riding and an entertaining show program with polo matches and Roman chariot races. No wonder that the event developed into a veritable crowd puller in the glorious early summer weather. The dressage area was well attended by a knowledgeable audience.

The trot has become even more important and powerful.

Sporty started the tournament with a special challenge for Tatiana. She got the first starting place in the Grand Prix de Dressage on Friday. She had to submit first, with her, the judges should settle on their evaluation standards, which is sometimes not so easy. Possible fears, however, proved unfounded. Dia and Tatiana were in good spirits and visibly enjoyed the challenge of the horse-friendly dressage arena. Steady and with smooth transitions Passage and Piaffe get along well. Take a deep breath in the strong walk part and then concentrate on the gallop tour again. On the final line, the mare noticed the warm weather a bit. Overall, the task succeeded flawless. In detail, can still be optimized. The result of 71.5 percent indicated that even the judges could be convinced. They were not far apart. The sixth place in a field of the world's top had hardly dared to hope. Thus, the pair had clearly qualified for the freestyle on Sunday.

Muenchen 50Munich has given a lot of pleasure. The mood was cheerful.

Munich was another important and successful station on the way of the Grand Prix couple. The mare was uncomplicated in Munich. She was comfortable in the area and showed a keen interest in the many people and attractions. In the tests, she proved a once more enhanced basic quality. Trot and gallop were even more important, the passage now swinging very beautiful and handsome. The gallop pirouettes are now powerfully jumped in the hind leg and can now be created smaller. Mentally, the mare goes more relaxed and mature. In detail there are still many possibilities for improvement. "There's still room for improvement," commented Tatiana. Lighter transitions, more verve in the piaffe, even more erection - this will be worked on over the next few weeks. But first, the mare has earned a little vacation.