Chanyon is an exceptional horse. He was bred by Paul Schockemöhle at Lewitz and came to us as a very young and green horse. While he had his challenges, his ability to jump was always evident. As a young horse, it was hard to predict the path he would take. Thanks to the support of our team—it’s certainly not just Gert-Jan’s credit—Chanyon has grown into a remarkable horse over the years with us. Gert-Jan had the privilege of taking him to the Global Champions Tour by Jan Tops.
Later, Paul Schockemöhle and Florin Meyer zu Hartum had a special idea that paid off—the Japanese team. Under Daisuke Fukushima, Chanyon went double-clear in the individual final at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, finishing 6th—a remarkable achievement. Afterward, Chanyon moved to America to join the Holtgers family, where he continued to achieve success with Ansgar Holtger Jr. What an extraordinary horse!