Brightwells is staging an Elite Auction at the 2015 CDI 3* Addington on Saturday 21 March 2015. The 2015 Brightwells Elite Dressage Horse Auction offers an exceptional collection of 17 talented young dressage prospects. Auction Horse in the Spotlight is Giovanni B, a 4-year old KWPN gelding by Apache x Vivaldi.
All auction horses have been selected throughout Germany, Holland and the UK and present a collection of high quality 4 to 7 year olds, of which many having already been successful in competition and command the attributes in their training for higher level sport. They have all under gone X-ray assessments, which can be forwarded to the Veterinary Surgeons of prospective clients prior to the sale.
Auction Horse in the Spotlight: Giovanni B
Lot 17 Giovanni B: 4-year old KWPN gelding by Apache – Vivaldi - Cabochon
Giovanni B is a beautiful 4 year old son of the amazing Grand Prix sensation Apache and out of a Vivaldi mare who was the Dutch Champion of her Year. He is a real eye catcher and is fantastic fun to work with, having a great mind and a lot of quality. His sire Apache is one of the most successful young dressage horses at the moment and highly successful at Grand Prix level. He was the best represented Dutch licensed stallion at the 2013 KWPN stallion licensing pre-selection days with 29 offspring entered. The mother line brings the blood of the great Vivaldi, the undisputed winner of the 5 year old Pavo Cup in 2007 where guest rider Carl Hester gave him maximum points. He was also overall Champion of the KWPN/KNS Stallion competition at Z level in 2009.
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Timetable of Events
This is a unique opportunity to purchase high quality, well trained dressage prospects, who have the potential to compete at Championship level.
Private Viewings & Trial Rides
We welcome you to view and try our auction horses at their stables in Europe prior to the sale.
Our vendors riders and agents will provide you with professional and friendly assistance, helping you to find the right horse for you, in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Wednesday 18 March 2015
Trial Rides by appointment in the Indoor Arena at Addington Manor E.C.
Please complete the Trial Ride Form click HERE - Thursday 19 March 2015 at 8pm
An Evening Presentation of the Auction Horses with the international renowned team of Judy Harvey and Ingo Pape
The Presentation will be Live Streamed and available to be viewed on brightwells.com - Friday 20 March 2015
Trial Rides by appointment. Please note due to the FEI competition Trial Rides will take place in the outside arena. - Saturday 21st March
9.00pm
Evening Auction at the conclusion of the FEI Grand Prix.
Addington Manor Equestrian Centre is situated 1 hour from London Heathrow Airport
For further information contact
- Sarah Johnson or Richard Botterill
Tel: 0044 1568 619777 - Sarah Johnson 0044 7900 784014
- Richard Botterill 0044 7770 766769
- Email: sarah.johnson@brightwells.com