Top grand prix show jumper Darry Lou, ridden with enormous success by Beezie Madden, has been acquired by Jennifer Gates’ Evergates Stables in Wellington, Florida.

The 12-year-old KWPN stallion (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Nabab de Reve) had previously been tried by Gates and was under contract until after the 2020 Olympics, but the postponement of the Games changed the timeline of the sale.

“It is with mixed emotions that John Madden Sales, Inc and Mrs. Abigail Wexner announce the sale of Darry Lou to Evergate Stables, LLC,” the Madden team announced in an April 2nd Facebook post. “While we will be sad to see him go, we are excited to see him join the team at Evergate Stables, LLC.” Beezie commented, “I have been very lucky to have had Darry Lou in my life and I will always cherish the incredible moments we had together. I can’t thank Abigail Wexner enough for making it all possible … I have no doubt Darry is going to an exceptional home and I wish Jennifer and Harrie [Smolders] the best of luck with him.”

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