Dutch show jumping team silver medalist, as well as individual silver medalist Gerco Schroder’s horse, London, was seized August 12 as part of bankruptcy proceedings against the horse’s previous owner, the company Stal Eurocommerce.
London’s ownership has changed twice in the past year, once when the horse’s ownership was altered on the FEI database from Stal Eurocommerce, which is owned by Guy Vissel, to Ger Vissel Jr. Then, last week, the horse’s ownership changed again to the name Sileste B.V.
Apparently the court is trying to determine whether or not London and the other horses count as assets for the original owner, Stal Eurocommerce, and whether they should be included in the proceedings.
The 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion is reportedly currently at Ben Maher’s stables in England, with his sponsors interested in buying the successful show jumper if the opportunity arises. London is reportedly worth around 10 million euros.
