European medallist Bohemian heads dazzling new purchases by US purchaser

In style medallist Bohemian has been offered to the US to hitch the identical operation as Lottie Fry’s worldwide grand prix-winning former trip Lars Van De Hoenderheide.

Zen Elite Equestrian Centre, owned by Heidi Humphries, has acquired the pair – as reported by Eurodressage – together with a number of different promising grand prix rides in current weeks.

Bohemian, who now carries the Zen Elite prefix, completed simply shy of the person and group podiums on the Tokyo Olympics with Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour. That very same yr, the pair scored particular person European silver and bronze medals, and likewise helped their nation to group bronze.

The 14-year-old gelding will likely be campaigned by Endel Ots, a US rider and coach based mostly in Florida.

Zen Elite stated it has been a “week of thrilling bulletins” and that they’re “so joyful to welcome Bohemian to the Zen household”.

Endel shared a video of the pair attending to know one another within the steady, with the caption: “Bohemian telling me a few of his secrets and techniques…Such a good looking soul with the kindest eyes. Thanks Heidi and Zen Elite Equestrian Centre for making this attainable.”

The gelding was offered round a yr in the past to Sportpferde Galleria. He was campaigned by Korean rider Dong Seon Kim after which Sweden’s Patrik Kittel.

Bohemian was among the many high-profile horses listed for public public sale by Sportpferde Galleria, however withdrawn following public outcry. He has now been offered privately to Zen Elite Equestrian Centre.

Lars Van De Hoenderheide, who Lottie Fry campaigned efficiently at worldwide grand prix for the Van Olsts, is among the many different thrilling rides not too long ago acquired by Ms Humphries. Lars will likely be ridden by high US Olympic and world medallist Adrienne Lyle.

Fleau De Baian (“Felix”), a full brother to Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen’s late London Olympic medal-winner Jerich Parzival, has additionally been purchased by Ms Humphries.

The 13-year-old grand prix winner, who Adelinde beforehand owned with Gerard Korbeld, will now be campaigned by rising US star Christian Simonson. The 21-year-old rider had a lot success in youth ranks and helped the US to group gold on his senior championship debut on the 2023 Pan American Video games aboard Son Of A Woman.

Christian stated he feels “just like the luckiest man on the planet” and hopes he can “make our group proud”.

“The primary time I sat on Felix in Holland I knew he was the proper horse for me . He’s an extremely candy and delicate stallion , and all the time tries his hardest,” stated Christian.

“I actually must pinch myself for this superb alternative and can’t thank Zen Elite Equestrian Centre and Adrienne Lyle sufficient.”

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Lucy is an skilled information journalist, reporter and presenter. Since becoming a member of the Horse & Hound group in 2015, Lucy has reported from main world sporting occasions together with the Tokyo Paralympic Video games and a number of European Championships, in addition to Badminton, Burghley and London, to call a number of. She has lined present affairs and sports activities information throughout the total spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, in addition to human and equine welfare, business information and court docket instances.