Dutch Grand Prix rider Stephanie Peters had to say goodbye to her retired Grand Prix mare Donna Gracia. The Rhinelander mare was 23 years old.
Donna Gracia was bred by Günther Kamp and officially owned by Hippisch Centrum Roermond. The mare was by Donnerschlag out of Ghina (by Good Luck x Raiomondo x Wortschwall).
Under Stephanie Peters she competed at international small tour level in 2002 and 2004 and international Grand Prix level in 2007 and 2008, contesting the CDI's in Hickstead, Fluinge and Neumunster.
The liver chestnut mare then disappeared from the scene to return as a schoolmaster for former Dutch pony team rider Suzanne van De Ven. The pair made its national debut in 2011 and had one very successful year at international junior riders level in 2012, competing in Addington and Roosendaal before being selected on the Dutch team.
At the 2012 European Junior Riders Championships in Berne, they finished fifth individually and won team gold. They also claimed silver at the 2012 Dutch Junior riders Championships.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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