Liselott Linsenhoff had her famous stud "Asta" sold by auction: The German Olympic gold winner in dressage riding Liselott Linsenhoff, had her famous stud "Asta" sold by auction in Colongne. Almost half a million marks were retained at the sale, 33 horses were on sale, from which only one, "Ankerwinner" did not find a buyer, because it was too expensive.
The reason of the selling is that the tax authorities demand 30 million of Marks from Mrs. Linsenhoff, owner of a big tool making firm, because flight from taxation to Switzerland. Meanwhile she has returned to Germany and has to pay 509.000 DM per month to the tax office. But all this does not mean, that Liselott Linsenhoff retires from riding, she has recently been nominated a candidate for the Olympic Games of 1976.
Liselott Linsenhoff on horseback
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