European medallist Bohemian heads dazzling new purchases by US purchaser

Well-liked medallist Bohemian has been bought to the US to affix the identical operation as Lottie Fry’s worldwide grand prix-winning former journey 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 workforce 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 workforce bronze.

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

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

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

The gelding was bought 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Bohemian was among the many high-profile horses listed for public public sale by Sportpferde Galleria, however withdrawn following public outcry.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 bought 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 can 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 workforce 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 workforce proud”.

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

“I actually should pinch myself for this wonderful 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 workforce in 2015, Lucy has reported from main international 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 coated present affairs and sports activities information throughout the complete spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, in addition to human and equine welfare, trade information and court docket circumstances.