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County Saddle a Member of Team Grandioso
When Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso went down the center line in London, they were supported by a team of top trainers, veterinarians, physical therapists, farriers, Spanish Federation staff, and an international saddle maker who provides saddles for the best horses in the world. County Saddlery first sponsored Grandioso when he was trained by Courtney King-Dye. When Grandioso left the United States for Spain, County continued their sponsorship of the horse and new rider Daniel Martin Dockx. County has shown a special interest in providing well-fitting and comfortable saddles for the Iberian horse, and presently provides saddles for Fuego de Cardenas and Juan Manuel Munoz, and Rachel Chowanec--US Reserve Champion Junior--and Embrujado. A full time representative in Spain has spent many hours making sure that Daniel and Grandioso are in perfect comfort with their saddle. In the past year, other HGF-horse owners have purchased County saddles and have the same experience of a comfortable and happy ride. Our thanks to Mr. Gene Freeze for his support of Dani and Grandioso, and we expect this investment to continue to produce many happy results in the future. For more about the philosophy, construction, and types of County Saddles, see
Daniel Martin Dockx' Other Projects
We have just returned from Malaga, Spain, where we had a chance to photograph some of our up-and-coming FEI horses. In addition to Grandioso, Daniel has three HGF horses in training: Vaquero HGF (Cuatrero x Idilio; 2007)--nationally top-ranked PRE in Young Horse Division and Copa ANCCE Conquero HGF (Cosaco x Cantora: 2007)--not competed to date Bolero CXLVIII--(Utrerano x Urano II)--well-known breeding stallion for HGF and half-brother to Fuego de Cardenas, recently re-purchased by HGF and returned to our training program. Groom Mohamed Dana assists Daniel in his program.