Top dressage stallion Gribaldi died of an aortic rupture on Feb. 14.
The 17-year-old Trakehner stallion (Kostolany—Gondola II) accomplished much in the show ring and in the breeding shed. The Netherlands’ Edward Gal rode Gribaldi to many Grand Prix victories, and Gribaldi sired some of the top dressage stars today, including Moorlands Totilas and IPS Painted Black. He was a Trakehner Elite Sire and a KWPN Keur stallion. He produced 16 licensed offspring.
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Gribaldi last competed in 2007, but he only officially retired from competition earlier this month.
Edward Gal wrote on his website, “We can’t believe that his happened to you. You’ll be in our hearts forever. Rest peacefully, dear Gribaldi….”
