Mistral Højris
| Breed | Danish Warmblood |
|---|---|
| Sire | Mitchellino |
| Grandsire | Michelangelo |
| Dam | Virginia |
| Maternal grandsire | Ibsen |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1995 |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Owner | Dr Wilfried Bechtolsheimer, Mrs Ursula Bechtolsheimer and Laura Bechtolsheimer |
Mistral Højris (born 1995) is a Danish-bred chestnut gelding[1] ridden by the British equestrian Laura Bechtolsheimer in the sport of dressage.[2][3] [4] Mistral Højris, affectionately known as "Alf",[5] and Bechtolsheimer were selected to represent Great Britain in both the 2008 Beijing Olympics where they finished 6th, as well as the 2012 London Olympics where they gained Team Gold and Individual Bronze.[6]
He was retired in 2013.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/uploads/File/Laura%20Bechtolsheimer.pdf
- ↑ "My Horses". www.laurabechtolsheimer.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Mistral Hojris". www.equestrainteamgb.co.uk. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Mistral Højris". www.allpedigree.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ↑ Mistral Hojris Nearing Retirement–A Look Back |
- ↑ "British team". www.britishdressage.co.uk. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ↑ Dressage Great Mistral Hojris Bows Out of Sport at 2013 CDI-W London | eurodressage
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