Nations Cup Night Yields Unexpected Surprise for Everglades Dressage
Wellington, FL (May 10, 2013) – The Nations Cup CDI is a rare spectacle in dressage, and this year’s event was even more special for the team at Everglades Dressage, as they welcomed a new foal. Named De Cavan, the elegant bay colt was born Friday night during the Nations Cup Freestyles.
“It was exciting that he was born literally while the Nations Cup was happening! Hopefully this is a sign of his future success,” said owner and trainer, Bethany Peslar. Everglades Dressage, a premier dressage training facility in Wellington, Florida, is breeding their future dressage superstars. De Cavan or the “Nations Cup baby” as he is affectionately called, is out of Amia, a Blue Hors Cavan mare, and by De Niro (Donnerhall x Akzent II). In 2012, De Niro was ranked #1 in the World Breeding Rankings as a sire of Grand Prix horses. In fact, 6 of his offspring competed in the 2012 Olympics, two of which were on the German team. De Cavan’s dam, Amia, competed through Intermediare I level in the U.S. and has all the character and rideability that marks a top broodmare. Amia’s sire, Blue Hors Cavan was a successful international Grand Prix horse with Lars Peterson.
