In a race to provide himself with top dressage horses which can procure him a qualification for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Dr Jorge de la Roche purchased yet another top quality dressage horse.
After buying the Oldenburg stallion Laudatio in October 2002, Brazilian millionaire De la Roche now purchased Diamond Fritz, the reserve champion of the 2002 Nurnberg Burgpokal.
Ridden and shown by Birgit Finken, Diamond Fritz is a 9-year old Donnerhall x Gardeulan I offspring and was bred by Mr. Kiorpes from Garbsen, Germany. As a four year old, the dark bay gelding was sold at the 1997 Verden Elite auction under the name Diamond Donner and soon came into training with Holga and Birgit Finken. Birgit moved the horse up to Intermediaire I level and booked great successes at Bremen, Hannover and Verden. In the winter months, the gorgeous mount was ready to compete at Intermediaire II level.
With Laudatio and Diamond Fritz, Dr Jorge de la Roche has now two options for qualifying for the Brazilian dressage team to represent the country in Athens.
Source: Horse Gate
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