Third Colic Surgery for Swedish U25 Horse Herbie Hancock Graftebjerg

Alva Lander's internationally competed Under 25 Grand Prix horse, Herbie Hancock Graftebjerg, underwent his third colic surgery on 23 April 2020. The 18-year old is recovering well.

Herbie Hancock Graftebjerg is a Danish warmblood gelding by Hertug x Michellino. He is bred by Ea and Arne Bjerg-Nielsen in Denmark.

Start in Denmark

Herbie started as a youngster in Denmark under Signe Karstoft Birch, who won the 2006 Danish Young Horse Championships with him.

In 2007 he was ridden by Rune Villum, who steered him to an 8th place in the consolation finals at the World Young Horse Championships in Verden.

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