Nickname: Dora Owner: Jerome Broussard, Gloria Callen, Elizabeth Lendrum Groom: Erin Jarboe Gender: Mare Breed: Irish Sport Horse Disciplines: Eventing Sire: Dignified Van't Zorgvliet Dam: Katey's Gem Foal Date: 5/1/2015

Very Dignified is a 2015 Irish Sport Horse mare (Dignified van’t Zorgvliet x Ricardo Z) currently competing at the CCI4* level with U.S. athlete Will Coleman. Known in the barn as “Dora,” she is owned by Jerome Broussard, Elizabeth Lendrum, and Gloria Callen. 

Originally started and produced through the levels in Ireland, Very Dignified kick started her career with Irish athlete Robbie Kearns, who forged early success, including competitive results at the CCI2* level and a win at the Mallow International Horse Trials CCI2*-L. Very Dignified progressed steadily through the levels before being imported to the United States in 2025 to join Coleman’s program as a new addition to his upper-level string. 

Since partnering with Coleman, Very Dignified has produced competitive results at the CCI4* level. The mare made an immediate impact at the 2025 US Equestrian Open Eventing Final at Morven Park International in Leesburg, Va. where she and Coleman finished in third place to secure a podium finish in their CCI4*-L debut together. 

In 2026, the pair continues to build consistency, delivering a strong performance at the Lexington CCI4*-S at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, where they finished in second place, adding another major international podium result to their record.