World Dressage Masters Guide 2016
By Equine MERC
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<strong>2016</strong><br />
WDM GUIDE<br />
Porsche<br />
a world of<br />
horsepowers<br />
The Porsche family is a big name in the<br />
world of horsepowers. They are not<br />
only famous for their cars, the 19-year<br />
old Diana Porsche is an up-and-coming<br />
star in the dressage world. She is<br />
currently successful in dressage ‘Under<br />
25’ and competes at WDM events.<br />
Diana’s love for horses was already<br />
discovered when she was a toddler.<br />
Her mother Iris: “Diana received her<br />
first horse as a Christmas gift from<br />
her father at the age of five. It was the best<br />
Christmas present of her life!” When Diana<br />
grew older she became interested in dressage<br />
and is now competing at big dressage events<br />
with her horse Di Sandro (De Niro x Sandro).<br />
Iris: “It was certainly a very challenging task<br />
for such a young rider to take part in the<br />
WDM, and of course an honor to start for the<br />
Austrian team. For Diana it was an interesting<br />
experience to attend such a well-established<br />
international event.” Diana has the full support<br />
of her family, especially from her mother Iris:<br />
“I assist my daughter with organisational<br />
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