Hayley Beresford and Belissimo Partnership Comes to an End

The partnership between Australian former Olympic team rider Hayley Beresford and her number one Grand Prix horse Belissimo M has come to an unexpected end, reports Eurodressage.com.

Belissimo's owner, Zucht- und Sportpferde Schmidt, is dealing with financial issues and the future of his entire stud is at stake.

Upon returning from a clinic tour in Australia last week, Beresford found out about the unfortunate tidings at her yard in Germany and the loss of the ride on Belissimo.

Schmidt works as a stallion manager at Hans Elmerhaus' equestrian centre in Lippetal, Germany, where Hayley has rented a part of the farm for her own, independent business.

"It's been a shock because the Elmerhaus family were a big support and help to me," Beresford told Eurodressage.

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