Guenter Seidel

Hometown: Cardiff by the Sea, California

Place of Birth: Oberstdorf, Germany

Occupation: Trainer, Dressage Instructor

Why This Sport: Love for the horse.

Hobbies: Movies and surfing.

Most Influential Person in Career: Klaus Balkenhol

Hero / Idol: I don't have one.

Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs: I'm not superstitious, but I believe hard work, patience and consistency pays off, and of course we all need a bit of good luck.

Memorable Sporting Achievement: All three Olympics and World Games, but most memorable is the first Olympics.

Other Awards and Honors: Three-time Olympic Team Bronze Medalist; Pan American games Team Silver Medalist; two-time WEG Team Medalist (silver and bronze); four-time World Cup Final competitor, placing 2nd.

Guenter's Pennfield: Fibregized Omega, Grand Prix Granola