Bryan Balsiger welcomes two experienced horses, Ermindo W and Quintino 9, both fourteen years old, to his stable. These horses have participated in major championships in recent years, such as the European Championships and the Olympic Games. Ermindo W represented Sweden at the European Championships in Riesenbeck in 2021 and was also a reserve during the Tokyo Olympic Games. Quintino 9 participated in the World Championships in Herning and the Tokyo Olympic Games.
These two horses, formerly owned by Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Ruben Romp, are now co-owned by Bryan Balsiger and José Maria Larocca. After an incident in his stable and ending his collaboration with the de Coulon family, Balsiger returned to his family business and announced plans to build his own project.
Balsiger, European Youth Champion in 2017 and gold medalist with the senior team in 2021 in Riesenbeck, is gearing up for his international debut with these new partners in Deurne, Netherlands, during a CSI 2* competition this Christmas weekend. He is bringing four horses to Deurne, with Ermindo W and Quintino 9 being the most experienced.
Ermindo W and Quintino 9 have achieved impressive performances, such as thirteenth place individually and fourth place in the team at the European Championships in Riesenbeck in 2021. After a few months under the guidance of Argentine Matias Larocca, the horses are now under Bryan Balsiger's care.
With these experienced horses, Balsiger aims to quickly return to the highest level in equestrian sports. His presence with Ermindo W and Quintino 9 is seen as a valuable addition to his stable and can also contribute to the development of his emerging young talents.
Source: Studforlife