"Granada is owned by Sam Grunkorn and was purchased in 2007. The chestnut was Micaela's Young Rider horse which, over the years, she brought up to Grand Prix. "In 2010 he went to another rider for a few months and represented Israel in the WEG 2010. After that Granada came back to me, but unfortunately he had to be out of work for two years due to an injury," Mabragana explained. " It is amazing that at this age he is still doing well and he surprises me every day. He is happy and healthy and continues to teach me and open doors for me."

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Mabragana is aiming to compete at the 2014 World Equestrian Games but all will depend on the health and fitness of her seasoned partner. So far Mica has shown Granada in two CDI's, which have already given her the qualifying scores to represent Argentina at WEG.

"It is a long way away and with horses you never know what will happen, but right now my goal is to keep Granada happy and healthy and to never take him for granted," she stated. "Every good ride is a gift.  He is so much fun, he is just a cool guy.  I know him so well now, that I know when to just go for a hack or a gallop or when to push a bit more.  He is my partner, and I have a lot of respect for him. I would never push him, he doesn't have to prove himself.  It would be a dream come true to go to France but it is him who will determine that."

Read Eurodressage´s story about Micaela Mabragana (ARG) and Granada (SWB born 1996 by Granit out of Valencia (48) 18569 by Warrigall-Dorn, breeder Peter Lindgren) here >>

Mica Mabragana and Granada "Koa" freestyle practice 2012:
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See also Granada in a symposium featuring Steffen Peters 2007 >>