In the style of Samuel L. Jackson’s Olympic tweets: OMG. Why did the US let that grey gorgeous [edit] go to the [edit] Saudis?
Did someone try to put together a syndicate to buy the horse?
Was the Saudi offer too big to refuse?
Was the horse only average then, and the Saudi program that good??
Is there a back story here we should know about?
We should not let that happen again …
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In the style of Samuel L. Jackson’s Olympic tweets: OMG. Why did the US let that grey gorgeous [edit] go to the [edit] Saudis?
Did someone try to put together a syndicate to buy the horse?
Was the Saudi offer too big to refuse?
Was the horse only average then, and the Saudi program that good??
Is there a back story here we should know about?
We should not let that happen again …[/QUOTE]
Davos is an incredible horse. Candice bought him as a youngster in Europe and developed him into a successful GP horse. He had many big wins with her at WEF and in europe before he was sold. He was, probably still is, an extremely sensitive and spooky horse and took time for her to develop. (I have read a lot about him because I have always loved him from afar). She sold him because it was a very smart business deal… I would assume… a LOT of money and he is worth every penny.
I was heartbroken to hear that he was leaving her barn though. Such a lovely horse. I laughed at the end of day 2 when the Prince dropped his reins to pat Davos, and spooked him, almost getting run off with.
Actually found a COTH article about the sale:
http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/skara-glen’s-davos-sold-saudi-arabia
It also mentions Rebozo… who remained in the country at HH farm, but is now ridden by Pessoa for Brazil. (Another great one developed by Candice). I would love to send her my mare for a few years. I sure she’s not expensive to train with. 
A beautiful horse! (Davos)
At this point in time, Olympic quality horses go to the highest bidder, no matter what country they come from.
Whomever has the deepest pockets can buy. We (the U.S.) have done our fair share of buying made horses, but we do not have the immense wealth available to oil rich Kingdoms or nationaly sponsored equestrian federations. Having unlimited funds to buy horses is certainly an advantage.
However, someone must still be capable of riding the horse, and from what I saw today in the S.J. it does take talent.
That’s just the way it is and really , as unfortunate as it seems, it is the way of the world. :no:
It would be great if we could keep all of our good horses. I know Great Britain feels that way!
However, when someone has unlimited wealth and waves huge amounts of money at you, who are not wealthy, you will most likely take the “common sense” self preservation route.
As the owner of a famous race stallion said,(paraphrased) they (the UAE)offered me enough money for him, to keep the farm going for a long long time.
We all know that the most expensive horse doesn’t always win, but it sure would be nice if we could keep our special ones…
Until then, we’ll just have to outride them on what we’ve got!
I remember they mentioned during coverage of the WEG that Candice had also sold Rebozo. In the year leading up to a WEG or OG is probably when she can get the best price for her sale horses, I don’t blame her for selling to whoever will pay her the most money.
Candace does not own Skara Glen. She is the trainer there for the Gumberg’s, a couple who have bred and raced a number of famous racehorses; they have now switched to/also gotten involved with, jumpers.
I believe that Candace picks out the horses and trains them, but, as trainer and not owner, it is not her decision whether or not to sell them.
I am sure she misses Rebozo and Davos, but is very proud of the start she gave both horses.
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