Trakehner ~ Jamaica - WEG 2010 SR - Only 500 Made w/ Hang Tag

Jamaica's story will win your heart.  Trained for driving, this Dutch Warmblood became one of the most respected dressage driving and marathon driving horses in the world.  He  and was named Horse of the Year by the USEF in 2008.  The most famous member of Chester Weber's four-in-hand team, Jamaica helped win six US National Championships, two FEI WEG medals, and four world championships.  But what makes this horse so well-remembered out of a team of four?  He nearly didn't get a chance to show his star quality - As a youngster he was sold to a slaughterhouse!  He was rescued by a man who ran tourist carriages... but he refused to stand patiently, and almost lost his second chance, until he was discovered by Weber, who saw his determination and courage as key elements in a competitive driving horse.  Upon hearing his story, he quickly became a crowd favorite, and a celebrity everywhere he went. [Jamaica at home.  Photo credit horsestarshalloffame.org]   Breyer honored Jamaica with a p