Mistral Højris (born 1995) is a Danish-bred

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ridden by the British equestrian Laura Bechtolsheimer in the sport of dressage. Mistral Højris, affectionately known as "Alf", and Bechtolsheimer were selected to represent Great Britain in both the

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where they finished 6th, as well as the 2012 London Olympics where they gained Team Gold and Individual Bronze. He was retired in 2013.Dressage Great Mistral Hojris Bows Out of Sport at 2013 CDI-W London , eurodressage
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