Totilas sold to paul schockemohle.

[Halfstep]

True! Press release just out.

I just hope and pray that the ride stays with Ed, and he doesn't disappear into the Schockemohle breeding programme.

 

[MillionDollar]

I knew there was some truth to the rumours!

Keep wondering if the rumours are true about his hind suspensories too.

Also hope Edward keeps the ride.

 

[Halfstep]

I really hope it isn't true about the suspensories. Really really really hope.

He's down to be shown at the Global Dressage forum, so hopefully they anticipate Ed riding him and continuing to use him for sport.

 

[Nocturnal]

Hope Edward keeps the ride...

 

[kerilli]

I really really hope Edward keeps the ride.

 

[Halfstep]

I bet he gets given to a German. Although apparently the deal with in conjunction with Blue Hors - so maybe to Sune Hansen?

 

[SusieT]

Where's the press release?

 

[Tanta]

http://eurodressage.com/equestrian/

 

[Halfstep]

Reading between the lines - I don't think he will compete again

 

[WellyBaggins]

CRAP, CRAP, CRAP Hope Edward Gal keeps the ride

 

[Nocturnal]

The interview sounds very much like Edward will not compete him again, at least

 

[TinselRider]

Me thinkies aybe the rumours of his suspensories being damaged may be true! deffo sounds as though he is being sold to be put into a breeding programme.

Very sad indeed

 

[missparis]

Definately sounds like Edward has lost the ride with how everybody is talking in that interview

 

[Tempi]

Can't believe its true after all - they went to so much effort denying all the rumours. Why do all that and then give a press release 2 weeks later saying it is true!

 

[Lizzie2106]

What are the rumours concerning his suspensories?
Really Sad to hear he's been sold and I agree with the posts above, it sounds like Edward won't compete him and I'm afraid no one else will either

 

[Tempi]

I wouldnt be surprised if he does have suspensorie issues though - with a movement that extravaggant and being at the top of his game at only 9years old, its bound to cause some sort of problems. Such a shame if it has though.

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

It's all so heartbreaking and unfair

 

[Tempi]

Just read some more online and hes not actually sold yet - shockemohle/blu hors are having him vetted first and if he fails obviously he wont be bought. So im assuming the suspensory rumours cant be true as otherwise he will fail a vetting...... watch this space i guess!

 

[Halfstep]

Depends on what his "future purpose" is for, though, doesn't it? If it is for breeding, not sport..........

 

[Tempi]

The statement i read from Paul S just said he would only be purchased if he passed a vetting, so i am assuming thats for breeding or otherwise. I guess for 10million you dont want to buy a lame horse!!!!!

 

[WellyBaggins]

If he is sold for breeding purposes, it will be such a loss to the sport, he is SUCH an amazing horse to watch (obviously if he is not sound that is a different matter, but equally as sad )

 

[Halfstep]

His stud fees are 5,500 euros currently, and once his first crop is on the ground, if they are OK, that will rise. He's basically ejaculating liquid gold. If they don't intend to compete him, so long as he's healthy to breed, I don't think they care about his soundness. Sad but true. I bet the vetting will concentrate on that side of things. He only has to cover 1,800 mares or so to cover his cost, so if he is fertile and healthy and breeds for many years, he'll more than pay for himself.

 

[zefragile]

Omg! Edward did look sad after his Kur in Lexington

 

[MillionDollar]

Reading between the lines - I don't think he will compete again

I think you're totally right and I'm positive it's becuase of his hind suspensories!!!

 

[MillionDollar]

Hind suspensory rumour:

was that Totilas has had numerous treatments by many many vets over the summer months. Thats why there was a no show at Hickstead. Also he was going to be pulled out of WEG and operated on. However, they decided on other treatments to get him to WEG as he won't last til the Olympics..........apparently.

Makes sense if he doesn't compete again!

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

He's basically ejaculating liquid gold.

ROFL!

He only has to cover 1,800 mares or so to cover his cost

Do you think he was so cheap? Does any source actually say he was sold / is being sold for 10 million?

Didn't the Vissers refuse 22 million last year?

 

[Holidays_are_coming]

Ok maybe im being thick but if his hind suspensories have gone surely he will pass this weakness on to any youngstock?

 

[Tempi]

Says 10million on a site i read earlier.

I hadnt heard all that hind suspensory stuff MD - but like i said earlier im not surprised to be honest. He must have a hell of a lot of strain on his joints with a movement like that at such a young age aswell.

I wonder if Ed did know and just denied the rumours after WEG?

 

[Tempi]

Ok maybe im being thick but if his hind suspensories have gone surely he will pass this weakness on to any youngstock?

I should think the suspensory damage is due to his extravaggant movement and the fact he has done so much at a young age. I wouldnt have thought it would be genetic, but i stand to be corrected.

 

[Sanolly]

Depends on whether it's a weakness he was born with or a result of his training I would think, lets face it his training has been controversial!