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Monica Theodorescu and Whisper having a fun workout outside at their home Lindenhof in Fuchtorf, near Sassenberg, Germany
Photo © Silke Rottermann

Monica Theodorescu: Backed by History, Facing the Present on Home Bred Horses

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 16:40

A Walk on the Premises

Since the 1980's Monica Theodorescu's name has listed firmly on German junior, young rider and Grand Prix senior teams. Stepping into the footsteps of her legendary parents George and Inge Theodorescu, Monica is one of Germany's most prominent dressage riders despite her demure and reserved composure. After having been the reserve on the German Olympic Team in 2008, Monica and Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff's Whisper are giving it another go this year in the Olympic race. More than time to send out Silke Rottermann to pay Monica a visit at her charming farm in Sassenberg, Germany:

Youngstock for Sale: Floriscount x OO Seven Colt

16/05/2012

Eurodressage Foal Market

Bay Dutch warmblood colt by Oldenburg stallion Floriscount (by Florencio) out of a OO Seven (by Rubinstein) dam. Smashing mover.

Youngstock For Sale: Sarkozy x Amatcho Filly

16/05/2012

Eurodressage Foal Market

Striking chestnut filly by Sarkozy (by Sandro Hit x Weltmeyer) out of Amatcho dam. Well built and moving dressage prospect.

German Long Lists for 2012 European Pony, Junior and Young Riders Championships

15/05/2012

German Dressage News

Following the 2012 Preis der Besten, the dressage selectors of the German Olympic Dressage Committee (DOKR) made up the long lists of combinations which are allowed to compete in the German...

Danish Pony, Junior, Young Riders Long Lists for 2012 European Championships Announced

15/05/2012

Danish Dressage News

The Danish Equestrian Federation has announced the long lists for Pony, Junior and Young Riders from which the Danish teams will be picked for the 2012 Nordic Baltic and European Pony, Junior and...

What's Happening: May 2012 - Part 2

15/05/2012

What's Happening in the Dressage World?

Congratulations to Danish Grand Prix riders and trainers (and long-time partners) Joachim Thomsen and Rune Willum who got married on Saturday 5 May 2012. The couple has been dating each other for...

Statesman in Training with Fie Skarsoe

15/05/2012

Danish Dressage News

Luxembourg based Danish Grand Prix rider Fie Skarsoe has received a new horse in training: the 7-year old Oldenburg licensed stallion Statesman (by Stedinger x Donnerschwee). The dark bay stallion...

Cadans M Sold to Great Britain

14/05/2012

KWPN Breeding News

The 5-year old KWPN licensed stallion Cadans M has been sold and will be exported abroad. British clients acquired the bay Sir Donnerhall x Pion x Elcaro offspring.

Davison on a Mission at 2012 World Dressage Masters in Munich

15/05/2012

2012 CDI Munich

As the final touches are made to the impressive arena of the former Munich Olympics, 1400 kms away long-time British dressage star Richard Davison is making his final preparations too. He is refining the training of his equine partner, the gorgeous looking Hiscox Artemis, owned by the Countess of Derby and John Dodd. The 12-year-old gelding has carved out a reputation on the European show circuit and has amassed his own band of loyal fans and followers.

Yessin Rahmouni Achieves MES for 2012 Olympic Games

15/05/2012

2012 Olympic Games

Dutch born Moroccan Yessin Rahmouni has achieved the Minimum Eligibility Score (MES) to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Great Britain, on 2 - 9 August 2012. Rahmouni obtained a nomination for the Games by becoming the Group F winner on the FEI Riders Rankings on 1 March 2012 but had not yet qualified Floresco NRW, the horse purchased for him for the Olympics.

Athena Nike and Bon Bravour Win Fourth Belgian WCYH Trial at 2012 CDN Schilde

14/05/2012

2012 CDN Schilde

The 5-year old Westfalian mare Athena Nike and 6-year old Dutch warmblood stallion Bon Bravour were the grand winners at the fourth Belgian selection trial at 2012 CDN Schilde for the 2012 World Young Horse Championships in Verden. The national show in Schilde attracted a massive group of young horses. Sixty-six youngsters gathered on Saturday 12 May 2012 at Stable Brabo in Schilde to earn valuable show experience and Verden qualification scores.

Rothenberger, Niemann, Schurmann Win 2012 Preis der Besten

14/05/2012

2012 Preis der Besten

German pony rider Semmieke Rothenberger, junior rider Vivien Niemann and young rider Charlott-Maria Schürmann became the grand champions at the 2012 Preis der Besten in Warendorf on 12 - 13 May 2012. The annual Preis der Besten is an inofficial German youth riders championships and important qualifier for team selection for the 2012 European Pony, Junior and Young Riders Championships.

Danonchen and Amadelio Win 2012 Frankenthal Bundeschampionate Qualifier

12/05/2012

2012 Bundeschampionate Qualifier

Danönchen and Amadelio were the winners of the well attended Bundeschampionate qualification classes held at the regional show at Hofgut Petersau in Frankenthal, Germany, near Frankfurt on 12 - 12 May 2012. Thirty-three horses made an attempt at reaching the qualification score for the 2012 Bundeschampionate in Warendorf.

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Olympic Typhoid Fever

21/03/2012

Editorial

The Olympic Games are the apex for any serious sports athlete. Steeped in almost 3,000 years of tradition and set only every four years the Games are considered more unique, exclusive, and meaningful than a World Championships because sportsmen of all Olympic disciplines gather at the same venue...

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FEI Dressage Pony for Sale: Mastwood Blackberry

09/05/2012

Eurodressage Equimarket

Mastwood Blackberry is a drop dead gorgeous black FEI dressage pony gelding, which has competed at the 2009 and 2010 European Pony Championships,...

May Super Sale: Deep Discount on Foal or Horse Sale Ad on Eurodressage.com

08/05/2012

Eurodressage Equimarket

Take advantage of this amazing offer!!! Eurodressage is holding a May Super Sale, offering deep discount prices for one month on an advertisement...

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Hattrick for Young Riders Kooijman and Krooswijk at 2012 CDIO-PJYR Roosendaal

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Cadans M Sold to Great Britain

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