2001 CDI-W Paris
Paris-Bercy, France
1st - 3rd March 2001

Short Grand Prix Victory for Ulla Salzgeber and Wall Street

Scoring the highest in the short grand prix at the CDI-W Paris was Olympic bronze medallist Ulla Salzgeber and her second horse Wall Street. Amongst a field of strong competitors, Salzgeber rode to a decent 72.44% score. "It wasn't that bad, but I'm not very happy with Wall Street. He could have done much better like at Neumunster two weeks ago," Salzgeber commented.

Paris is Wall Street's second competition after a one-year recovery period. The Russian bred gelding injured himself at the 2000 CDI-W Neumunster and it took him a year to get back into shape. While Neumunster became a splashing come back for the pair (they won the big tour with 77% and 81% scores), Paris raised more difficulties. "The pirouettes were too big, and that's strange because the movement normally gives no problems. Luckily he's a charmer. He's brilliant and can win many points with his extensions and passage," Salzgeber said.

Salzgeber decided to ride the 2001 World Cup Qualifiers because the shows are able to annually raise higher purse which attracts more riders. Rusty stood in for the first few
CDI-Ws but Wall Street is now her current show mount. "I only ride shows because I have such a great horse in Rusty, but actually I prefer training students. That's why I am also a bit sad that I am no longer team trainer of the German Junior and Young Riders. I had to retire because, due to the competitions, I didn't have enough time to guide them anymore," Salzgeber uttured.

Anky van Grunsven is know for her unlimited ambition and desire to win, but in Paris the Dutch lady was quite content with her second place. "This is was Partout's first show after one and a half year rest due to a severe injury, so I'm very pleased with his performance. Everything still has to improve but if everything goes to plan, I could able to participate in the Finals at Aarhus," Van Grunsven noted.

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