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RSteffen Peters Is The Champion of The World 

We did it.  We finally did it.  For the first time in 23 years on American soil a U.S. has won the FEI Rolex World Cup.  Steffen Peters aboard Ravel garnered the highest score of 84.95 to be named the Dressage Champion of the world ahead of German rider Isabell Werth riding Satchmo (84.5) and Anky Van Grunsven on IPS Painted Black (82.15).  It was a magical almost surreal evening.  

When the final score went up and it was clear that Steffen secured the title the crowd gave Steffen a much deserved standing ovation.  For his victory Steffen won over $100,000, a Rolex watch and his name engraved on the coveted trophy. “This truly was magic soil in there,” said a smiling Steffen, “and to share that with the most amazing dressage fans in the world.  It will take some time to sink in.”…

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Date: 4-19-2009
By: http://www.dressagedaily.com