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The Developing Grand Prix horses had their first turn in the Markel Arena on Friday as they came to complete the FEI Intermediate II Test.

Barbara Hay would fuel her passion for horses by riding for others, starting young horses at a local breeding farm in New Jersey.  She would bring her baby daughter Bridget with her, creating her own young horse rider before she even knew what hit her. By riding for others, Barbara was able to get her first Oldenburg yearling, a filly in trade for riding for the breeder and good friend Illona English. "That filly was the mare who started it all for us," said the now 40-year-old Bridget Hay. ...

Sandra Nuxoll to Declare for Germany after Austrian NF Bars her from Riding at 2021 CDI Verden Sat, 05/08/2021 - 09:21 Austria German based Austrian Grand Prix Sandra Nuxoll (née Kopf) has decided to declare for Germany after getting tired of taking bureaucratic hurdles set by the Austrian Equestrian Federation. From Austria to Germany Originally from Dornbirn (AUT), Nuxoll worked in finance before she decided on a career in horses. A three-year stint riding in Florida convinced her ...

Hanoverian Stallion Bodyguard New Junior Ride for Paul Jöbstl Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:53 Austria The 12-year old Hanoverian licensed stallion Bodyguard has moved to the Switzerland to become the new junior riders horse for Austrian Paul Jöbstl. Bodyguard is a 2009 born stallion by Burlington out of Power Girl JL (by Pik L x Grande x Pokal). He is bred at Brood Farm Frieling.  Licensed Previously owned by Josef Wilbers of Ferienhof Stucker, the chestnut stallion was first licensed at the...