Michel Mouré Passed Away

Retired international French dressage rider and trainer Michel Mouré has passed away at his home in Ericeira, Portugal. He was 72 years old.

Competition Rider

Born on 9 May 1950, Mouré held a degree in Law at the University of Angers. He left the field of law to dedicate his life to horses in 1971.

Mouré began his professional equestrian career in the 1971, competing in all three Olympic disciplines before settling for dressage.

His career highlight when he was long-listed for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, but chef d'equipe Christin Carde selected Otto-Crepin, D'Esme and Limousin for the team.

His most important competition horses were Billou d'Incoville (by Espoir du Scion x Bill de Varfeuil), Ronald, Wellensteyn Creed (by Wolkentanz x Bolero), and Sultan (by Gribaldi x Aktion).

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