Professionals Opinion:
“If you ever want a perfect performance, then all things must be perfect.”
Klaus Balkenhol, US Team Trainer
About Anabel Balkenhol
Name: Anabel Balkenhol
D.O.B.: 08/04/72
Trainers: Klaus Balkenhol
Best achievement to date:
Selected to represent Germany at the 2011 CDIO Aachen, Team Dressage Bronze medal at the World Equestrian Games 2010, Selected to represent Germany at the World Equestrian Games 2010, 3rd Lingen Grand Prix 2010, 4th Lingen Grand Prix Special 2010, 2nd Music Grand Prix Special 2010 Nominated for team Aachen
Most memorable equestrian experience:
Winning a medium cup final 2009
What is your favourite Albion product and why?
The platinum saddle and the different options of the KB snaffle bridles, which fit the horse extremely well.
When/Why did you first start riding?
5 years old was when I first my first pony and I have been competing since I was 12 years old.
Best advice given:
Take things slowly with one step at a time, not taking things too seriously and most of all look after each other.
Likes:
Sunshine, friends, having fun, going partying, relaxed afternoons in the sun without horses and honesty.
Dislikes:
Dishonesty, unfriendly people, rain and cold weather.