The Presentation of Stallions afforded us the opportunity to see the young premium stallion DAVIDAS at his new home in Saxony. It is the custom of the Sächsische Gestütsverwaltung to present the State’s breeding stallions, and to show them off in-hand, free jumping, and under saddle. We would especially like to thank Dr. Matthias Görbert for his hospitality! Davidas presented himself in typical fashion—comfortable walking in and around traffic from his stall to the Großen Reithalle am Hengstparadeplatz, joyful and playful while waiting for the presentation, but was all business when going over the jumps during the freejump phase.

The young remounts were also shown longing—three young stallions simultaneously, then they gave us a short riding demonstration—walk, trot, and canter in both directions. It was wonderful to see Davidas—lightfooted, balanced, listening to his rider all the while. Clearly he is happy with his new home, and management! Our congratulations to Gestüt Welvert (the Bruch family), and to Gestüt Graditz!

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