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August 2008 August 17, 2008 Samantha rode well in the 2 qualifying rounds despite a very sore back from an injury sustained from a training session. Tresor labored from the high temperature and humidity and tired early. He jumped gallantly but the heavy air prevented him from his usual explosive form. They did not manage to move on to the next round. Everyone was very proud of her courage, determination and her ability to protect her horse and bring him home intact despite very adverse weather condition. August 8, 2008 Samantha and her teammates meet the press in Hong Kong.  June 2008 June 5, 2008 Samantha attended press conference hosted by Hong Kong Jockey Club.  May 2008 May 7, 2008 Samantha has successfully qualified both Tresor and Coco for the Hong Kong Olympics in Hagen, Germany. » Play Video »  News articles from external sources: Equestrian Events (Hong Kong) of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation South China Morning Post Information Services Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chinese Equestrian Association Hästmagazinet The Hong Kong Jockey Club Horsetalk International Business Times Racing and Sports April 2008 Samantha is pleased to have ANIMO ITALIA as her official sponsor of riding apparel. ANIMO riding apparels are made in Italy with the best material and workmanship. March 2008 Samantha is delighted to be a partner rider with FREEJUMPSYSTEM, SA. FREEJUMP safety stirrups are the best stirrups in the sport for any discipline. NEW ARRIVAL: Samantha welcome the arrival of VDL Usday, a beautiful and talented mare by the famous VDL stallion Orame. Usday is very explosive in her jumps and has excellent technique and scope. She will compete in the 7 years old classes and also the youngster tour this summer.
February 2008 Samantha becomes a TEAM SAMSHIELD sponsored rider. SAMSHIELD supplies custom fitted riding safety headwear with large range of fashionable variations. NEW ARRIVALS: Samantha welcome the arrival of Busserella, a 7 years old talented daughter of Tresor. She will make her debut in Arezzo. Also in the stable is a beautiful 4 years daughter of Apple Juice. Her name is POMME D’OR. She is just under saddle and will be ridden lightly this year. Apple Juice is a BWP approved son of Tresor and is enjoying great success with Dirk Demeersman.
Samantha and Tresor placed 9th in 1.50M Grand Prix at CSI 5* Brussels. This is only their 2nd show together as a team.
August 2007 Samantha attended the Test Event in Hong Kong. April 2007 Samantha has officially obtain the Hong Kong passport and will represents Hong Kong in any future competitions.  September 2006 Samantha has won 2 classes with Coco and Talent respectively in Chantilly, France. January 2006 Samantha has relocated to Brussels, Belgium and will be working and training with Nelson Pessoa. September 2005 Samantha was awarded the "Gold Karte" by the German Federation for her achievement and results.
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