Charlotte Dujardin sold Alive and Kicking

Her absence from the Fort Worth World Cup Final, despite receiving an invitation, finally had a possible explanation revealed last night by Eurodressage: Charlotte Dujardin has finally sold Alive and Kicking.

Bred by Michael Schulte, this daughter of All at One was first discovered by American rider Lauren Asher, who began competing with her at the age of three in the Netherlands. Sold to Bjarke Laustsen and Patricia Florin in Sweden, the Westphalian mare caught the eye of Charlotte Dujardin, who acquired her. Sadie Smith, also a rider for Carl Hester, initially took over the reins in competition before she was ridden alternately by Charlotte McDowall and Charlotte Dujardin, who debuted her in the Grand Prix in November 2023; a first star that earned her a score of 79.13%.

Before Charlotte Dujardin's suspension, they won international competitions in Lier, Hagen, and Hickstead, and in Le Mans last October (photo), for her return to international competition.

Alive and Kicking has now joined the Oatley family stables in Germany. While Kristy Oatley notably represented Australia at the Olympic Games in 2000, 2008, 2012, and 2016, her 19-year-old daughter, Rose, already a rider of the stallion Opoque, is a multiple European Young Riders Champion.

crédit photo : Le Mans/Les Garennes