The Oldenburg premium stallion Diamo Gold has been been sold to Leslie and John Malone's Harmony Sporthorses in the U.S.A. and will be ridden by Susanne Hassler, who is head trainer at Riveredge Farm.
"This spectacular stallion will add depth and quality to any breeding program and has all the makings of a top class dressage talent," Harmony Sporthorses released in a statement. "We are thrilled to bring this ultra modern, long legged stallion into our family and our daily lives. His sincere character and kind nature make him a pleasure to work with. The future looks exceedingly bright for Harmony’s Diamo Gold as a competition stallion and as a producer!"
Diamo Gold is a 2007 born Oldenburg licensed stallion by Dimaggio x Ex Libris x Grundstein II. Bred by Silvia Gering, he stood at stud at Heinz Ahlers' yard in Germany.
As a 4-year old the stallion became Oldenburg regional champion under Laura Hassler. He qualified for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Bundeschampionate, but only competed at the 2011 Bundeschampionate in Warendorf, finishing 8th in the qualification round. Yvonne Reiser campaigned the stallion at shows in 2013.
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