LAFAYETTE DE FONTAINE

2021 | MARE

PEDIGREE

LORD EUROPE

Lord Europe is a Hanoverian dressage stallion by Lord Leatherdale out of Boston S (by Boston), born in 2017. Bred for modern sport, he quickly distinguished himself with his elegant frame, outstanding elasticity, and excellent rideability. He was licensed by multiple studbooks and earned high praise at his performance test in Schlieckau, where he scored 8.43 overall, including 8.5 for trot, 9.0 for canter, and 8.75 for rideability.

Under saddle, Lord Europe continues to impress with his natural uphill tendency and exceptional trainability. He has shown successfully in young horse classes, and now wining in thePrix St. Georges with over 73%.

With his noble presence, performance record, and top-tier pedigree, Lord Europe is a rising star in modern dressage breeding.

DELLY

Delly is one of our resident mares, with a natural elasticity and swing that she passes on to her offspring. Out of Vivaldi / Gribaldi, she has already produced many great horses for the sport.

VIVALDI

Vivaldi is a Dutch Warmblood dressage stallion by Krack C out of Renate-Utopia (by Jazz), born in 2002. A stallion of exceptional charisma and elegance, Vivaldi made an early mark by winning the Pavo Cup Finals for five-year-olds in 2007 under Dutch rider Hans Peter Minderhoud. He went on to earn consistently high scores in international small tour competitions, celebrated for his elasticity, suspension, and powerful hindleg.

As a breeding stallion, Vivaldi has had an extraordinary impact on modern dressage. He became one of the most influential sires of his generation, producing over 30 licensed sons, including Vitalis, Desperado, Dream Boy, and Expression—all of whom have competed at international levels or gone on to shape breeding in their own right. Vivaldi’s offspring are known for their expressive movement, supple backs, and modern type, making them highly sought after by top riders and breeders worldwide.

ABOUT ME

Lafayette de Fontaine is a young mare with all the makings of a future star. Just four years old, she has already turned heads in the arena with her natural swing, impressive ground cover, and remarkable elasticity. A big mover with a powerful engine, she pairs athleticism with elegance in a way that’s rare to find at such a young age.

Her talent hasn’t gone unnoticed—Lafayette stepped confidently into the spotlight by winning her four-year-old classes with scores over 82%, showing both quality and composure beyond her years. Sweet-natured and eager to please, she is a quick learner who thrives on praise and partnership.

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