About Benjamin Winter

Name: Benjamin Winter
Height: 1.78cm
Trainers: Rudiger Schwarz, Fritz Lutter, Conelia Endres


Best achievement to date:

U25 Champion 2010, Winner of the Team Nation Cup in Boekelo 2010, Won 1 Team Gold 2006, 2 Team Silver 2008 / 2009, 1 Team Bronze 2007 Medals from Junior and Young Rider European Championships and Individual 4th 2008, Individual German Young Rider Champion 2009 and two Bronze Medals 2008 & 2006, Winner "Prize for the best Young Rider" 2008, German Team Champion 2008.

Life time ambition:

Winning Senior team medals and Olympic Gold

Most memorable equestrian experience:

I subscribe to Laura Bechtolsheimer's view! She finds out the real reason for it! There have been so many memories, some amazing, some embarrassing and some painful! but my most important experience was in 2005.

In what year did your sponsorship with Albion start:

2011

How did your sponsorship with Albion come about?

In Cologne I met Mrs. Belton on the "Horse Spoga" It is an international trade fair only for horse products.

Why did you choose to work with Albion?

I had my first contact with an Albion saddle in 2009! I was allowed to school an eventing horse for a very amazing British lady and she owned two Albion Saddles. From that time I cannot imagine to ride without an Albion Saddle.

What is your favourite Albion product and why?

The Show Jumping saddle "Kontrol Flat" was love at first sight! All products are quality and for me and my horses very comfortable, enabling us to perform to our best ability.

When/Why did you first start riding?

I grew up in a typical riding family! For many years my mum competed in dressage to the highest level and therefore I was sitting on a horse before I could walk! I competed in dressage for no longer than absolutely necessary, because it was too boring! I need the speed, adrenalin and the respect for the fences in the cross country.  I like working my horses in the combination dressage, showjumping and crosscountry.

Best advice given:

You only learn from your mistakes! After a down there will be an up! 

Likes:

My sport, Skiing and meeting my friends.

Dislikes:

Unfriendly people, unfairness in our sport.