THE PREMONITION BHF TROPHY

The Premonition BHF Perpetual Trophy goes each year to the highest placing Hanoverian in the hunter division. The award is named in honor of Premonition BHF

(Pablo-SPS Galaxis/Ganymed), the inaugural winner of this award in 2017.

Vintage Black (Blue Hors Zack x Homepage/Hochadel) joined the Precopio family when she was an adolescent 4-yearold, described as a “scrawny, spooky young horse” by her rider Megan Precopio, who began her relationship with her as a young rider at 13 years of age. “Mimi had a curiosity and hardworking attitude that made every ride fun and exciting,” reflected Megan.

“It took time for Mimi to grow into a horse that knows her job,” said Megan. After several years of consistent training and patience from her trainer, Matthew Jenkins, partnered with Megan’s dedicated efforts and riding, “Mimi has learned to balance and harness her power with a lighter, relaxed way of going.” Bred to be a dressage horse, Mimi had started her under saddle career in Germany consistent with that breeding. Naturally, she had to then learn and adapt to the hunter style.

At 8-years-old, Mimi demonstrates exceptional promise for the hunter ring. “Mimi is very athletic and powerful, yet at the same time, she can be kind and gentle,”said Megan.

Her elegant gaits and athleticism brings grace and beauty to her jump, and she paints a beautiful picture in her stunning black coat, but for a few white hairs on her

Now Mimi has it all figured out, and Megan continues to reap the benefits of all this hard work. “Her willingness to do what is asked of her and hard-working attitude make her fun to ride in lessons and the show ring,” said Megan who cares for Mimi six days a week, year-round. “Mimi is truly a pleasure to care for.”

“Mimi is a beautiful jumper and able to make even a notso-perfect jump, look stylish and effortless,” said Megan’s mother, Liz. “It’s amazing to watch Megan and Mimi working together as a team and in sync with each other.”

With Matthew, Mimi has successfully shown her jumping ability, and this year was USEF Zone 2 Champion 3’6” Green Hunter. “Who knew a daughter of Olympic Grand Prix dressage stallion Blue Hors Zack would make such a wonderful hunter?” stated Matthew. “With time, and a great crew, all is possible!”