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British young rider Gemma Owen has found a new horse to ride in the U.K. after the tragic loss of her 2021 British junior team ride, Sirius Black. Owen will continue her sport career with MSJ Florenza.
MSJ Florenza is an 8-year old Oldenburg mare by Furstenball out of the British Hanoverian bred Diaz (by Dimaggio x Galant x Wendepunkt). She is bred and owned by Emma Blundell.
MSJ Florenza
The grey mare was born and raised at Blundell's Mount St. John stud in Felixkirk, U.K.
She was first competed as a 4-year old in 2019 by Aimee Gascoigne.
In 2020 the mare was sent into training with Amy Woodhead, who piloted her to the reserve champion's title at the 2020 British Young Horse Championships at Keysoe n the 5-year old division.
Woodhead showed the mare through 2021. They finished 11th in the first round of the 2021 British Young Horse Championships.
Gemma Owen
MSJ Florenza has now been leased by British young rider Gemma Owen.
"After the sudden loss of Siz, I’ve missed having riding as a part of my daily routine - a routine I’ve had for as long as I can remember. I have felt like a massive part of who I am was lost and mentally it’s been quite a challenging month," Owen explained. "I am never going to be able replace Siz but I can take all he taught to my next chapter… on a brighter note meet MSJ Florenza (Faye), who I’ll be leasing until the end of the year. I can’t wait to get to know her and have some fun with her, she’s a little pocket rocket."
2021 European Junior Riders Championships
Photos © MSJ - Astrid Appels
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