French Grand Prix rider Michel Palun has passed away on 17 June 2021. He was 48 years old.
Dressprod posted the news of Palun's passing.
Palun found his life comfort and passion in horses. He has worked at a series of equestrian centres across France, including at CHIAP, the equestrian center of Carnoux, the equestrian club of Villeneuve Loubet, the stables of Christian Forlini, and at the yard La Finca, before going independent in 2015 in Annemasse, France.
He began his competitive career at national level in France in 2005 aboard Falcon III. He rode in the national young horse classes with the then 4-year old Limelight at the CDI 2008 Vierzon, before making his actual CDI debut at small tour level aboard Jeronimo Brecourt at the 2010 CDI Vidauban.
In 2012 he returned to the international arena in Vidauban with a new ride, the Oldenburg bred For Fortune (by Future x Rinaldo), whom he showed through 2014. In 2013 he once competed Yann Mouillot's Holsteiner Amaretto (by Aljano x Lorentin) at the CDI Vierzon.
Palun never competed outside France. His last start was in April at the national show in Macon on Priceless.
He passed suddenly from a suspected heart attack. He will be greatly missed in the dressage community.
Photos © Astrid Appels
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