The winners of the MSP Pony Trophy, a special show circuit for dressage ponies of all levels, were invited to attend a special MSP Talent Day at Tineke Bartels' Horse Academy in Hooge Mierde, The Netherlands, November 20, 2004.

Sponsored by Mr and Mrs De Deken of MSP and organised by Roger de Cock, the MSP Talent Day was a one day clinic about dressage featuring special pony training sessions with Tineke Bartels as clinician.

The winners of the MSP Pony Circuit were invited along with their parents and trainers, and a delegation of the VLP Dressage Commission.

The MSP Talent Day started off with a presentation by Joep Bartels followed by a tour of the facilities of the Horse Academy. While the pony riders prepared themselves for their training session, they were able to watch Julie de Deken on Widor being trained by Tineke Bartels.

Imke Bartels trained MSP winners Jolien van den Bergeh and Loranne Livens, as well as An Sofie Lenaerts, Sophie van Strijdonck and Christine Bos.

Meanwhile, Joep Bartels explained the principles of the Rabobank Talent team to the pony riders' parents and VLP delegation.

The MSP Talent Day was concluded with a drink and the opportunity to socialize among each other.

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