USA's Candice King has announced the retirement of her international star, Kismet 50. The 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare out of Kannan x Fusioso II will continue as a broodmare. She started her career under the saddle of Germany's Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. In 2012 Kismet 50 changed hands to U.S.A. rider Candice King. Under the ownership of Bellissimo LLC and the Bellissimo family, the partnership between King and Kismet resulted in top results, primarily in North America. Their 2015 season was arguably their most successful; they finished in 4th, and as the highest placing U.S. entry, in the U.S. Open at CSI3* Central Park Horse Show in September 2015. They also participated in back-to-back 2015 Nation’s Cup wins with the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team, first at CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in February (pictured at top and above) then shortly after again at CSIO4* Coapexpan in April. Kismet is currently traveling to Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Kentucky to be bred. King will consult with veteran breeder Paul Hendrix in Holland for the best match.
USA's Candice King has announced the retirement of her international star, Kismet 50. The 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare out of Kannan x Fusioso II will continue as a broodmare. She started her career under the saddle of Germany's Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. In 2012 Kismet 50 changed hands to U.S.A. rider Candice King. Under the ownership of Bellissimo LLC and the Bellissimo family, the partnership between King and Kismet resulted in top results, primarily in North America. Their 2015 season was arguably their most successful; they finished in 4th, and as the highest placing U.S. entry, in the U.S. Open at CSI3* Central Park Horse Show in September 2015. They also participated in back-to-back 2015 Nation’s Cup wins with the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team, first at CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in February (pictured at top and above) then shortly after again at CSIO4* Coapexpan in April. Kismet is currently traveling to Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Kentucky to be bred. King will consult with veteran breeder Paul Hendrix in Holland for the best match.