Viviano became the price highlight of the DSP Riding horse and pony auction held during the "Marbach Weekend" on 31 October 2026.
A collection of 43 jumping and dressage horses and ponies was offered for sale
The 6-year-old Viviano (by Valdiviani x Swarovski), bred by Herbert Webermann, was the top seller. Already successful at M-level the bay gelding sold for 79,000 euro.
Seven horses in the collection sold for 50,000 euro or more. The second most expensive horse was the 3-year old DSP champion Van Philippo PS (by Va Pensiero x Secret); bred by Philipp Stuppert. He sold for 70,000 euro to Holstein.
Dark Fey (by DeLorean x Status Quo), who has already enjoyed success at S level, sold for 67,000 euro to a family of horse enthusiasts from near Ulm.
Fynch (by Fynch Hatton x Damon Hill) sold for 50,000 euro, just like Daria (by Donier x Vivaldi). Frappuccino (by For Romance I x Benetton Dream) went for 46,000 euro. Joy (by Jameson x Sir Donnerhall I) sold for 37,500 euro, while Future (by For Romance x His Highness) sold for 37,000 euro and Pearl Deluxe (by So Perfect x Quaterback) for 36,000 euro.
The average price for a sport horse in this auction was 28,694 euro (In 2025 it was 26,363 euro). The pony stallions sold on average for 12,714 euro.