Vinnie was a youngster who combined top class eventing bloodlines with quality paces and correct conformation. He was a bold and friendly youngster who oozed quality and presence.

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His sire Grafenstolz made German breeding history as a 6 year old by becoming the first horse ever to qualify for the finals of the Bundeschampionate in jumping, dressage, and eventing in the same year. He went on to win the eventing with an average score of 9.7 out of 10. This was followed later in the same year by him winning the World Championship for young event horses in Le Lion d'Angers, France. More recently he has won at PSG dressage and came second at the Express Eventing Final with Alex Hua Tian in 2011.

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Flirtation Itself is a beautiful dark mare by Holme Park Flute x Itsu. She has correct conformation and a fantastic laid-back attitude. She has produced four stunning foals, including the wonderful pony Briarwood Bumblebee who has been backed and sold quickly to a talented young dressage rider. She was incredibly easy and well mannered to produce and a joy to have around.

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Sadly after finding a wonderful new owner in Naomi, Vinnie passed away in June 2015. He was a very special young man who was a pleasure to deal with in all respects and will be very much missed by us all.

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