In Style was a Holsteiner gelding ridden by Canadian Equestrian Team member Ian Millar in the sport of show jumping. He was imported to Canada from the Netherlands in 2003. His full brother, VDL Atlantic, is also an international show jumper. Furthermore, VDL Atlantic was a Zangersheide-approved stallion with approved sons of his own.[1] The dam of In Style and Atlantic is Diana, a full sister to Lord Z, himself a strong sire and FEI show jumper under Franke Sloothaak and John Whitaker. In Style was reported to be a sensitive horse with a Thoroughbred-like disposition.[2]
| In Style | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Holsteiner |
| Sire | Acord II |
| Dam | Diana |
| Maternal grandsire | Lord |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1995 |
| Died | September 27, 2015 (aged 19–20) |
| Country | Canada |
| Colour | Brown |
| Owner | Lothlorien Farms |
| Rider | Ian Millar |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian | ||
 |
2008 Beijing | Team jumping |
In Style was best known for representing Canada on the international scene. He and Ian Millar were members of silver medal teams at both the 2007 Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.[3]
Pedigree
edit| Sire Acord II 1987 Holsteiner |
Ahorn Z 1979 Holsteiner |
Alme Z 1966 Selle Francais |
Ibrahim (1952) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girondine (1950) | |||
| Heureka Z 1960 Holsteiner |
Ganeff (1947) | ||
| Nobida (1954) | |||
| Ribecka 1979 Holsteiner |
Calypso I 1973 Holsteiner |
Cor de la Bryere (1968) | |
| Tabelle (1959) | |||
| Gerlis 1970 Holsteiner |
Lancester (1966) | ||
| Urbine (1960) | |||
| Dam Diana Holsteiner |
Lord 1967 Holsteiner |
Ladykiller xx 1961 Thoroughbred |
Sailing Light xx (1949) |
| Lone Beech xx (1950) | |||
| Viola 1961 Holsteiner |
Cottage Son xx (1944) | ||
| Ricarda (1957) | |||
| Thia 1984 Holsteiner |
Calando I 1974 Holsteiner |
Cor de la Bryere (1968) | |
| Furgund (1969) | |||
| Gabriela 1970 Holsteiner |
Meteor xx (1963) | ||
| Bandara |
References
edit- ^ "Horses Warmbloods for sale in Ontario Canada FEI KWPN Dutch Dressage show horse for sale Grand Prix Jumper Showjumpers Warmblood Olympic Ferro Saluut II Goodtime Dutch Importers in Kingston Ontario Canada".
- ^ Which Canadians Were Hot in the Grand Prix Ring in 2007 Hunter Jumper News March 2, 2008 Archived July 20, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ian Millar and his horse "In Style" eye Beijing Games - People's Daily Online".
- ^ "In Style". All Breed Pedigree. Retrieved January 27, 2009.