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A proven track record
The agency is working successfully, with over 100 horses on our books,
we are confident that we can match your requirements quickly and effectively.
Andrea has a proven track record in international competition with individual experiences stemming back to childhood where even at the age of 17, European Championships became familiar venues. This experience combined with a lifetime of friends, contacts and business acquaintances gives him a unique position in the equestrian world.
Having enjoyed a "classical" Italian education in horsemanship, hard work, discipline and passion are now inbuilt characteristics. Whilst creating his place on the International circuit, Andrea has now the time to look on your behalf.
With over 25 years of experience in Eventing and Show Jumping, Verdina Sport Horses offers the very best. We specialise in competing, training, producing and sourcing competition horses in the UK and for the European and US markets.
Andrea was placed at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and has taken part in several European championships. Including winning a bronze medal in Pau 2001, plus many CCl's in UK and abroad. |
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Andrea Verdina
Having ridden since age 9, Andrea grew up in a
livery/training/competition yard. He had his first 'federal' horse when he was 16 and competed at the European Junior Championship in Waldorf, Germany in 1986, age 17 and finished 15th.
The following years 1987 European Championship in Rome, Andrea was placed together with William Fox Pitt, Pippa Funnell, and Polly Williamson.
the stats...
1988 - Won Italian Championships. Took part European Champ YR in Belgium
1989 - European Champs YR Acshelswang, placed
1990 - European Champ YR Rotterlfield Park, placed
1989 - was picked from the Italian Federation to be one of their riders (only 4 in the all Italy) and moved to Rome competing for the Italian Federation.
1992 - Qualified as instructor. (equal to BHSI in UK)
1993 - Became established in business,
located in north of Italy.
1996 - Rode professionally for Cabalva Stud in UK (same place where Leslie Law and Chris King started).
1997 - Expanded business to relocate in Winchester. Came 2nd at Windsor CCI**. Acquired and brought on 'Parkmore ED' who William Fox Pitt later successfully competed at Burghley (1st Place 2007) and took to the Beijing Olympics.
1999 - European Senior at Lumhulhen, placed 12th
2000 - Sydney Olympics, placed 15th
2001 - European Senior at Pau, placed 3rd team
2002 - Short listed for World Games |
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Parkmore Ed
Bought by Andrea as
a 4 year old
Winner of Burghley CCI****2007
Also competed at 2008 Beijing Olympics!
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Andrea at the Sydney Olympics on Donnizetti |
Book a day with Andrea and you will be able to see up to 10 horses that match your requirements.
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