Daniel Janes will compete at the FEI World Vaulting Male Championships for the USA. Get to know him in our mini interview!
1. Please describe yourself in three words.
> Analytic
> Thoughtful
> Driven
2. Who are your team members?
Horse: Christmas PSZ, Lunger: Nienke DeWolff, Coach: Carolyn Bland
3. How did you experience the qualification process? What were your challenges on the way to the Championships?
I had a shoulder injury which I had three months of recovery for in the end of last year. That was a delay to the vaulting portion of the training for me, but allowed me more time to focus on other aspects of the training, flexibility and athleticism with my legs.
4. What was your best (or funniest) vaulting moment?
Winning two bronze medals at the WC in Budapest last year.
5. What do you expect from the World Championships 2022? What are your goals?
I have spent the last 9 months preparing with my new equine partner, Christmas PSZ. It took us some time to get used to each other. Now I look forward to showing how far we’ve come together and to both give our best in Herning.
6. What’s your freestyle theme 2022 and why?
Claire de Lune. I love the music, and like to play it on the piano myself at home.
