7KH 35( 3URIHVVLRQDO This sections is to tell the story of the many PRE horses, both in Spain and abroad, that have undertaken a specific activity and that have been most outstanding in a field thanks to their dedication. Some will have been renown athlets that have reached the highest levels in competitive sports, while others, may very well be a horse that is dedicated to saddle work with children and who cares for them, or perhaps a mare that now, complies with her daily field work, or that pulls a carriage that shows tourists the wonders of the city. If you know of a PRE that could be the bases for a story in this section, please contact us by phone at +34-954-689-260 or e-mail at: revista@ancce.com or prensa@ancce.com.
Interview with CAROLA HELLSTEDT, owner of QUARZO
Did you purchase Quarzo in Spain? Who was his breeder? Yes, I purchased him in Spain. His breeder was Cristina Euwens Hansen. When Vicente and I were in SICAB the first time we met a woman outside standing outside of his box who was looking at Quarzo. She told us that she had been Cristina’s best friend. This lady knew Quarzo’s mother from sight and told us that she was a large mare with a beautiful head; in other words, Quarzo reminded this lady of his mother Lotus. Sadly, we lost touch with her. I asked her if she might have a photo lying around back home and could send it to me or Vicente. It would have been interesting to see. She also informed us that Cristina had passed away in cancer.
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What attracted you most to Quarzo so that you purchased him? What struck me about Quarzo the first time I saw him was his sense of presence, his nobility, his vibrating energy under his cool and calm way of being. His silky glossy dark Castaña coat in so many nuances of colour impressed me. Also, his height, his strong back, his powerful hind quarters as well as his top-line pleased me. His movements showed great potential, especially his trot and canter. When I saw Quarzo’s beautiful head and expressive eyes I wanted to add him to my collection. Tell us a bit about Quarzo, his origins, the trip to your farm, how you found him, etc.
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