Well what a fantastic week end we have had at Bremen – started with Oliver’s young horse CORVETTE 21 giving Ol three fantastic rounds and though not placed it was his first indoor International Show and he was clear and jumping so easily and relaxed – we are absolutely thrilled with him.

Ol then took Cassiano Z (Goofy) into the Mitsubishi Euroclassic Highlight 1.50 jump off class late on Saturday night, which was extremely technical and difficult, with some very high penalty scores with the riders. He  was one from the last out of the 53 starters – he had a cracking clear (only 9 went to jump off) and then was last to go – there was only one clear before him and he decided to go for it – he flew and it was very moving to see Goofy in the spotlight with our national anthem and SA flag being hoisted up for the presentation.

The organiser introduced Ol to some of his German fan club (we had no idea they were there until we saw some SA flags and screaming girls in the audience)!  They were so supportive and have a sort of grey fleece hooded jacket with TEAM LAZARUS on their backs – we were really touched.

A fantastic result at Bordeaux World Cup with Goofy on Saturday 7 February 2009- after a sizzling jump off we came 2nd by .06 seconds in the Championaat Big class, it was just so close and towards the end of the class.  Great result.

I also went on to the show in Vigo from 12 – 15 February where unfortunately I pulled his damaged/repaired shoulder and therefore could not compete in World Cup.  I did however compete  in the Grand Prix on the Sunday with just a couple of poles down.