The Dutch dressage team pony Diamonds are Forever has been sold to Sweden. The 11-year old German Riding pony gelding will become the new mount of Nina Jenemarkk.
Under Rianne Kooistra Diamonds are Forever (by Diamond x Boss) was one of the best performing FEI Dressage Ponies in The Netherlands. He ranked in the top 20 at the 2015 European Pony Championships in Malmo, Sweden, and was the Dutch team's first reserve for the 2014 European Pony Championships in Millstreet, Ireland.
Diamonds are Forever made his international show debut in 2011 under Dutch Marjan Hooge. She competed him for three years at CDI's in Drachten, Stadl Paura, Roosendaal, Moorsele, Pompadour and Hagen. In 2014 the black gelding sold to the Kooistra family and was A-team listed two years in a row.
"My dearest Diamond has been sold to Sweden today. I will miss my buddy incredibly much and I'm very grateful to him for all that he did for me. I'm proud of everything we have achieved and that's because of his exceptional character," said Kooistra. "I wish Nina Jenemarkk a lot of luck with Diamond. He is coming to a perfect place with you."
Diamonds are Forever was successfully advertised for sale in the Eurodressage Equimarket!
Photo © Astrid Appels
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