It's All in the Timing-Niemi Dressage Sends Florencio to Europe

Westchester County, NY - Elizabeth Niemi, an established FEI dressage competitor and trainer announced today that Florencio, the very talented 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding she has been training, is being offered for sale in Europe.

Florencio, owned by Christina Baker of Greenwich, Connecticut, was originally purchased as an investment horse for Niemi to develop and train. The plan for Florencio was to offer him for sale when the time was right. "Florencio is a young horse with great potential," said Niemi. "I have enjoyed bringing his talents to the forefront and feel the time is right to sell him at this age. He possesses true international potential and with the Euro strong, it makes the most sense to market him in Europe."

Florencio is featured on the YouTube.com website. Last winter he was taped performing in Dressage Under the Stars, a friendly competition held Friday nights at The Players Club in Wellington, Florida. Spectators enjoyed watching this young equine star of The Players? event display the elastic and lively gaits he is so adept at performing. Niemi chose to ride an exhibition to showcase his talents and the judges and audience were treated to an electric ride.

The judges clearly enjoyed Florencio's performance. Michael Klimke immediately responded, "I am deeply, deeply impressed. You had a beautiful ride on a wonderful horse." He gave it a measured moment, and then added, "If you want to sell him, give me a call. This horse has all the potential to be a real international, top class horse." Florencio's performance can bee seen at:?http://www.youtube.com/watchv=v068vpetk1I&feature=user.

With over two decades of experience, Elizabeth Niemi runs Niemi Dressage operation in the Equestrian Club in Wellington during the winter season and at Cogi Farm, Westchester County, NY from May through November. She competes and trains horses of all levels but truly loves to train her clients as well. "Some of my proudest moments in the sport are not only my own, but rather the success of the clients I've had the pleasure of preparing and coaching."

Niemi keeps a rigorous schedule showing her own horses and many of the horses she trains. She also conducts and participates in clinics regularly. Niemi Dressage trains European sport horses for the serious amateur and professional rider competing on the American show circuit. In the winter she and her clients compete on the prestigious Florida winter dressage circuit. This month, Niemi will compete at the USDF Region 8 Championships and later in the month at Dressage at Devon. For more information on Elizabeth Niemi visit: Who's Who on www.dressagedaily.com.

Photo: Elizabeth Niemi and European prospect, Florencio.