Well, good for him. It's about time us Americans started winning a few prizes against the Germans :P But what was he talking about when he said "To share that moment in time with the most amazing dressage fans in the world is an incredible feeling." Dressage FANS? Did he mean COMPETITORS, per chance? Why would he care about the people sitting in the bleachers, and what makes them 'amazing'? Maybe he was having trouble organizing thoughts after such an overwhelming victory. I would have probably say something stupid too, if I were in his tall boots xD