In among all the glitz of the Las Vegas World Cup in 2005, there was some real horse sport. Ludger Beerbaum rode the Harli Seifert-bred Couleur Rubin (CordeAlme Z Grannus). Here’s what he said about the horse in and interview at the show, where the combination placed:

Jan Gyllensten pic

Ludger Beerbaum: ”Temperament-wise he is very nice, pleasant, soft and with self confidence. He is at the same time quite shy rather than tough, so he is easily influenced by his surroundings, but is easy to motivate and nice to ride, with good balance. His strength is more elasticity and rideability than power. He has a super canter, but his trot is not so good, he would get under average points for that in a dressage competition. But he has a decent walk. Conformation-wise he is fine, I can’t say anything particular about it, after all he passed the stallion approval when he was three.”

Now enjoy the pics – admire the stallion, and Ludger’s  great riding…