One of Britain’s most successful team horses sold to Australia

Annabella Pidgley’s Champion Mare Espe Sold to Australia

British dressage rider Annabella Pidgley has confirmed the sale of her exceptional mare Espe to a young rider in Australia, drawing to a close one of the most successful partnerships in recent youth dressage history. The 11-year-old Westphalian mare by Escolar x Dimaggio, bred in Germany by Hedda Droege, has been sold to 14-year-old Abby Weel, who will now campaign her in junior ranks under the guidance of Australian rider and trainer Matthew Do…

One of Britain’s most successful team horses sold to Australia

Annabella Pidgley and Espe at the 2023 young rider European Championships.Espe, the record-breaking six-time championship medallist ridden by Annabella Pidgley, has been sold to Australia as a new partner for 14-year-old Abby Weel. The 11-year-old Escolar mare made history with Annabella as the first British combination to win an individual medal at the young rider European Championships, where they claimed double gold in 2023. Their performance…