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Ad 1019928 posted on 04 October 2026 | 33 Gironde
Description
DRESSAGE HORSE FOR SALE – 2014-BORN RHEINISCHES WARMBLUT MARE – BY FRANZISKUS x MÜNCHHAUSEN – SMALL TOUR / YOUNG RIDER / JUNIOR
Florida is an elegant 12-year-old Rheinisches Warmblut mare, standing 1m72, with a harmonious, modern conformation that is particularly well-suited to high-level dressage. With a solid competitive background and a remarkable temperament, she now represents a rare opportunity for a rider wishing to progress rapidly to an advanced competitive level with an already established partner.
Sired by Franziskus, an iconic stallion in international dressage, and out of a dam line by Münchhausen—a key figure in Trakehner breeding—Florida boasts particularly sought-after pedigree. Franziskus, a performer at the very highest level under the saddle of Ingrid Klimke, consistently passes on good movement, responsiveness, ease of handling and sporting qualities. As for Münchhausen, he is renowned for having sired numerous high-level dressage horses, imparting elegance, balance and quality of movement.
Florida embodies this highly prized combination of strength, suppleness, elasticity and a willingness to work with her rider. Her modern conformation, combined with her competition experience, makes her a mare who is immediately ready for an ambitious sporting programme.
Training & competitive level
Florida currently competes at Small Tour level and has received comprehensive training, enabling her to tackle national and international competitions with confidence.
In particular, she has mastered shoulder-in, half-pass, close-timed flying changes, passage and pirouettes. Her level of dressage, combined with her competitive experience, makes her a partner who is immediately ready to pursue a sporting programme at Junior, Young Rider, Elite Amateur or Small Tour level.
Partnered with her rider since July 2022, Florida has enabled her rider to successfully continue her progress on the Young Riders circuit whilst balancing top-level sport with higher education.
Among their key results:
International – Young Riders (2023)
• Selected for the French team at the Young Riders European Championships – Budapest (HUN), July 2023
• CDI Ornago (Italy), Le Mans, Compiègne and YoungStars Aachen (Germany) – best individual test: 68.58%
• Freestyle to Music: 70.58% in Aachen, 70.08% in Le Mans
National
• French Young Riders Championship 2023: bronze medal (average 69.618%)
• Tournée des As, Mâcon 2023: team and individual wins (71.422%)
• 2025 – Pro 1 Grand Prix: wins in Barbaste (66.941%) and Toulon-Cuers
• 2025 – Pro 1 Grand Prix Preparatory: wins in Nîmes and Toulon-Cuers
• 2025 – Pro Élite Young Riders Grand Prix: win in Barbaste, 2nd in Vierzon
• 2024 – Pro 2 Grand Prix: 2nd in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
• 2023 – Pro 2 A Preparatory: wins in Nice
Having made a successful debut in international competitions, Florida already has experience in the sport and travels regularly without any difficulty.
She is not at all fussy or temperamental, maintaining her concentration whilst working whilst offering a pleasant, fluid and reassuring ride.
Temperament & daily life
Florida stands out for her excellent behaviour in everyday life:
• Easy to mount;
• Eager to work;
• Energetic without being high-maintenance;
• Easy to care for;
• Used to being transported;
• Easy to clip;
• Goes out on her own or accompanied;
• An excellent competition partner.
This combination of energy, generosity and ease of handling makes her a particularly valuable mount for a rider wishing to focus fully on their sporting progress.
What is she suited to?
Florida is particularly well-suited to:
• An ambitious young rider wishing to progress to Junior or Young Rider level;
• An experienced amateur wishing to reach Small Tour level quickly;
• An adult wishing to enjoy competing on a horse that is already trained;
• A professional seeking a high-performing mare that is ready for competition straight away;
• A rider wishing to benefit from the experience of a mare that has already performed at international level.
Her strengths
• 12-year-old Rheinisches Warmblut mare;
• 1m72;
• Black coat;
• Prestigious pedigree: Franziskus x Münchhausen;
• Proven track record at Small Tour level;
• Competed at the European Young Riders Championships;
• Bronze medallist at the French Young Riders Championships;
• Victories in national and international competitions;
• Mastered flying changes;
• Proven lateral work;
• Passages and pirouettes mastered;
• Easy to ride;
• Exceptional temperament;
• Absolutely not fussy;
• Excellent competition partner;
• Easy to handle on a day-to-day basis;
• X-rays of limbs, back and neck available;
• Suitable for Young Riders and ambitious amateur riders.
Florida represents a rare opportunity for a rider wishing to acquire an experienced, high-performing and reliable mare, capable of immediately supporting an ambitious sporting project. Her international experience, her selection for the European Championships, her excellent temperament and her ease of handling make her a particularly sought-after partner for a smooth progression towards the highest level.
Seller
CM Horses
Professional
Camille M.
13000 Bouches du Rhône - France (Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur)
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