What breed is Moorlands Totilas?
Dutch Warmblood
| Totilas | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) |
| Sire | Gribaldi (Trakehner) |
| Dam | Lominka (KWPN) |
| Maternal grandsire | Glendale (KWPN) |
What happened to Totilas?
The legendary dressage horse Totilas has died at the age of 20 at his home near Frankfurt, Germany, following a severe colic attack.
How much did Moorlands Totilas sell for?
Most Expensive Dressage Horse: Though the exact sale price was never disclosed, in 2010 sporthorse breeder Paul Schockemöhle bought Moorlands Totilas for somewhere in the ballpark of $9.5 million to $15 million (you know, rounding error).
Is totalis dead?
The Dutch Warmblood stallion, Totilas, considered to be one of the most outstanding competitive dressage horses in the world, passed away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 20 due to a severe case of colic.
How much was Valegro bought?
Though he is now valued at much more, Valegro was bought by Carl Hester for only €5,000 (around $5,900). Hester had spotted the colt, who was then owned by Gert Jan van Olst, and saw the potential he had.
Where is Valegro now 2021?
It takes a team to maintain such a legendary horse. In fact, Valegro has three owners: Carl Hester, Rowena Luard, and Anne Barrott. He resides at Carl Hester’s stable, who trained the champion from a young age. During his career, Valegro was ridden by the talented Charlotte Dujardin.
Are Moorlands Totilas and Edward Gal the Rock Stars of horse racing?
Going into the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), Moorlands Totilas and his rider, Edward Gal, had amassed multiple world-record scores in international competition, leading one American journalist to call them “rock stars in the horse world”.
What kind of horse is the Moorlands Totilas?
Moorlands Totilas is sired by a Trakehner stallion, Gribaldi that was approved by KWPN, the Dutch Warmblood registry, and noted for elegance and refinement. Gribaldi had also been shown at the Grand Prix level by Edward Gal.
Who is the sire of Totilas?
Totilas is leading the dressage sport to new public presence. Sire of Totilas, Gribaldi, was Trakehner champion stallion, Trakehner stallion of the year 2008 and was himself internationally successful with Edward Gal. Gribaldi is on third place right behind Jazz and Florestan in the current world ranking of dressage sires (WBFSH).
How many dressage horses has Totilas’ dam produced?
Totilas’ dam has produced one intermediate and one advanced level dressage horse as well as Totilas’ full sister, Uusminka. Granddam Elsa produced the advanced dressage horses Talan and Uljanoff.