 The latest news is that Peters is the highest scoring rider in the Bronze medal winning United States Team at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, August 23, 2006
“The passage felt good today…if Floriano is a little keyed up he can lose his balance…I have to sit really extremely light, not really think about touching him.” Peters states that it is nice to have the right ride at the right moment.
A few of Peters' accomplishments:
1993 riding Udon - Miller's USET National Reserve Champion Grand Prix
1994 riding Akeena - Individual and Team Gold Olympic Festival St. Louis
1995 riding Udon - Miller's USET Natioan Champion Grand Prix
1996 riding Udon - Bronze Medal Atlanta
1999 riding Grandeur - Millers USET Reserve Champion
2002 riding Grandeur - Winner of the US League Finals
2002 riding Grandeur - Finished in 8th place at the World Cup
2003 riding Grandeur -Team Silver Metal in Aachen Germany
2004 5 Grand Prix Wins at CDI Burbank April
2004 riding Floriano – an alternate rider for the Olympic team in Athens Greece
2006 riding Floriano – Winner USEF Grand Prix at USET Foundation Dressage Festival of Champions
2006 riding Floraino – Winner of team bronze at World Equestrian Games
Born in Germany, Peters has lived in the United States since 1985. He became a United States citizen in 1992. He lives and trains in San Diego California with his wife Shannon, who has quite a list of dressage accomplishments of her own aboard her horse Luxor.
Peters is in high demand for clinics all over the world, being a part of the Olympic level of riding gives him experience that is very valuable for all riders to learn from.
Debbie McDonald states that he is useful as “eyes on the ground” when preparing for international events.
by Peggy Siders
for DressageClinic.com |
