Christophe Vanderhasselt and Identity Vitseroel, here seen at the Brussels Stephex Masters. Photo © Hippo Foto/Sharon Vandeput.
Belgian rider Christophe Vanderhasselt has announced the sale of his top horse Identity Vitseroel to Edwina Tops-Alexander. On his Facebook page, Vanderhasselt writes: "Identity Vitseroel. The best horse I ever had is leaving our stables. We wish Identity and her new owner Edwina Tops-Alexander the best of luck for the future."
With Vanderhasselt in the saddle, the 11-year-old mare by Air Jordan x Darco has gone all the way from the young horse classes up to five-star Grand Prix level. This year, the pair won the CSI3* Grand Prix in Bonheiden while in 2018 they recorded big wins in Treffen, Lanaken and Lier as well as finishing numerous times on podiums across Europe.
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