Looking back on the journey in 2023, Lisa Fundis is full of emotion: "It's a miracle, and I think it's our respect for each other that makes it a success. ”
Lisa is a horse worker for German rider Philipp Weishaupt, and her main focus is Zineday. Their biggest achievement together in 2023 was the individual bronze medal at the 2023 FEI European Championships in Show Jumping. They are very proud of this achievement!
Lisa (center) and Philippe Wisso won the individual bronze medal at the FEI Show Jumping European Championships in Milan.
For the past eight years, Lisa has been working as a horse worker at the Horse Farm in Riesenbeck, Germany. She revealed: "This year has been full of challenges and honors. We are under a lot of pressure in every game, but we believe that as long as we are united and respect each other, we can succeed. It is this belief that inspires them to constantly push themselves and win.
Every time she performs well, Lisa is the most excited person on the team
The 2023 start of 2023 for the Resenbeck team in Leipzig was very good, with the horse "Zined" doing really well at the World Cup. They then moved to Doha to compete in the Grand Prix of the World Equestrian Championships.
During this time, the rider's thigh fracture was a huge blow to the team. But when it matters most, team members stick together and fight for each other. This spirit of solidarity made them stand out in the first race of the season, winning the team competition. Philippe Wisso then won the Grand Prix with the horse "Just Be Gentle" and Christian won second with "Nice van'T Zorgvliet".
"Our team is very united. Lisa said!
Just as they were about to continue their journey to the Dutch Masters, Philippe also suffered a leg injury – leaving Lisa and her team with Christian to play the rest of the tournament. Luckily, they're doing a great job!
Philip recovered from injury in May, and since then, the team has had excellent results in all competitions, including a third place at the Rolex Grand Prix in Akon. During this time, the rest of the team also performed well.
"There are a lot of people involved in his career and seeing him work with his partner Mary for almost 40 years. "
In the autumn of the same year, the horse "Ludger" surprised everyone by announcing his retirement. Mary Johnson, a horse worker who has been working with riders for nearly 40 years, also appeared at the retirement ceremony and won many applause. With the joint efforts of the team members, they successfully ended their careers.
As the end of 2023 draws to a close, Philipp and Zinede have been selected for the 2023 European Championship in Milan after finishing third in the Asia City Rolex Grand Prix. At the same time, the team also won the annual team championship at the World Equestrian Championships in Riyadh, which ended the year.
"No matter what happens, it's my wish for us to stick together and support each other in the good and the bad," Lisa said of the arrival of the New Year.
"I think respect is the foundation of everything. We know each other very well and can give everyone the space and time they need; We support each other in everything. No matter what happens, we are united and support each other in the good and the bad. Lisa said.