My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Will Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam FBW spoil the attempt of the Grand Slam contenders Nicholson and Fox-Pitt? Jung finished cross country on his dressage score, despite a bobble over the first fence into the water, landing in the wrong direction for the next two fences. It took some very skilled riding to get […]
Read MoreAs I mentioned at the end of Rolex, two riders are poised to win eventing’s Grand Slam — Andrew Nicholson and William Fox-Pitt have each have one two of the three legs. (Note: the situation was in part created because Badminton was cancelled last year — the Grand Slam is awarded for winning the three […]
Read MoreMichael Jung has a reason to look happy. After months of uncertainty surrounding the potential sale of his WEG champion La Biosthetique Sam, Sabine Kreuter has sold a 47% majority share to the German Olympic Equestrian Association and Michael will keep the ride. The Jungs will keep their 40 percent stake and Eric Single now […]
Read MoreAfter the euphoria that surrounded the World Equestrian Games and the spellbinding, or nail biting, performances by champions such as Moorlands Totilas and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW, the fallout has started. Because, guess what? For the owners, this is the best time for them to sell. For the riders? They may suddenly find themselves without their […]
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