Michael Jung Acquires Top Eventing Horse Monbeg Cazador
The 10-year-old horse moves from Fiona Kashel’s stable to the champion rider’s string for future competition.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Equestrian
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German eventing champion Michael Jung has purchased the 10-year-old horse Monbeg Cazador from British rider Fiona Kashel. The transfer follows the horse’s successful performance at the Boekelo competition in October.
Why it matters
Fiona Kashel sold the horse to ensure it has the best opportunity to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics under a top-level rider. Kashel noted she personally lacked the necessary time and resources to campaign the horse at that caliber.
Monbeg Cazador is a 10-year-old horse that recorded only 0.4 time-faults at Boekelo and finished fifth at the Agria Blenheim Horse Trials. Michael Jung brings a record of 25 senior championship eventing medals to his new partnership.
The players
Michael Jung
He is a highly decorated German eventing rider who has secured 25 senior championship medals throughout his career.
Fiona Kashel
She is a British rider who produced Monbeg Cazador to a four-star level before selling the horse.
The details
The horse departed Kashel’s stables in Surrey on October 24, 2026, following a successful veterinary examination. Kashel previously produced the animal to the four-star level after acquiring him in 2020.
Timeline
Fiona Kashel purchased Monbeg Cazador in March 2020.
Kashel competed on the horse at Boekelo in October 2026.
The horse departed the Surrey stable on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The move to Michael Jung’s string significantly raises the profile of Monbeg Cazador as a contender for the Los Angeles Olympics. This transfer reflects the broader pattern of top-tier horses moving to elite riders to maximize their chances at major championship medals.
Fans of the sport can anticipate seeing the pair debut in the coming competition season. Michael Jung is expected to leverage his experience to aim for high-scoring dressage tests with his new mount.
The takeaway
Top-level equestrian partnerships are frequently reshuffled to align horses with the most competitive riders for championship goals. Owners often sell talented mounts when they believe a change in rider will unlock the animal’s full potential on the international stage.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Horse & Hound.
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