
Baloutinue
Birth year: 2010
Laura Kraut is a member of the U.S. show jumping team, a seasoned international competitor and an Olympic champion. Her successful international show jumping career gives her a wealth of knowledge and the ability to coach juniors and amateurs to the highest level of global competition. Laura utilizes her hands-on experience to identify and develop prospective show jumpers to their full potential.
An essential part of Laura’s Team is her head groom, Margo Thomas. Margo travels with Laura to all shows and ensures that the horses are taken care of to the highest standard.
Bisquetta and Laura finished at the top of the leaderboard this weekend in Chantilly.
Out of a field of 50 combinations, Laura and Bisquetta were drawn 42nd to go.
Bisquetta showed her talent and class, by jumping clear and heading through to the jump off.
Crossing the line in a time of 41.26, Laura and Bisquetta took the win, ahead of second placed fellow USA Team member, Giavanna Rinaldi and Parrandero.
We've had a great show in Mexico at the San Miguel de Allende CSIO 5* with Baloutinue and Bisquetta.
Baloutinue was part of the winning Nations Cup Team for the USA, jumping the only double clear of the competition.
Bisquetta also jumped a double clear to win her 1.50M class on Friday.
We had a great time in Mexico, with both Baloutinue and Bisquetta jumping some amazing rounds.
The show culminated with a 3rd place for Baloutinue in Sunday's 1.60M Grand Prix, sponsored by GNP Seguros.