André, you won the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen last year with your mare DSP Chakaria. How special was this victory to you, in front of your home crowd?

Winning the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen was probably the most special win I’ve had with DSP Chakaria. We’ve enjoyed a lot of success together, including winning the European Championships in 2021, being part of several Nations Cup-winning teams, and taking the Rolex Grand Prix at Piazza di Siena in Rome that same year – but winning in Aachen was something else.

The week Aachen itself was tough. I lost my Olympic place after having a pole down in each round of the Nations Cup on the Friday. So, to come back and win the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday really made up for all that disappointment. Doing it in front of my home crowd made it even more fantastic and unforgettable. Now I truly understand why everyone dreams of winning the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen.

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