2004 Bundeschampionate

Flamm Shows D'Amour the Way to the Bronze

September 6, 2004

It doesn't always have to be dressage young horses veterans such as Holga Finken, Dr. Ulf Moller and Johannes Westendarp to win a medal at the Bundeschampionate. The young Christian Flamm had an amazing weekend at the 2004 Bundeschampionate.

In the five year old division Flamm finished third aboard D'Amour and in the six year old class he finished again third on the licensed stallion Samba Hit.

The 5-year old Oldenburg stallion D'Amour is by Dream of Heidelberg x Plaisir d'Amour and was bred by Heinrich Lampe and owned by Ulrich Vite from Priestewitz, Germany. Flamm presented the black stallion with much gusto. D'Amour danced through the ring.

The black stallion showed a delightful canter, uphill and in the right beat. His trot was strong from behind, through the back. "It's spectacular, but "truly" spectacular," Hess said, explaining that the horse was moving with excellent engagement and looseness in his body.

Flamm received 8.9 for his finals' ride and landed in bronze medal position.

Christoph Hess applauded Flamm's beautiful seat which is quiet and upright while Flamm maintains a very soft quiet contact with the bit.

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