04|2012 THE HANOVERIAN No 04| April 2012

Sport „The head must be clear and the heart open“

Weltcup Satisfaction FRH wins in Gothenburg

Breeding Free competition: Upward trend Sport

A top young talent in Ingrid Klimke’s barn: FRH Escada JS. Photo: Züngel

„The head must be clear and the heart open!“

Ingrid Klimke is filled with enthusiasm,“ I have so many good Hanoverian in the barn at the moment.” Klimke – a name that vouches for best classical training and a tremendous success record! Olympic competitor FRH Butts Abraxxas for obvious reasons holds the top spot on the list of favorites of the Riding Master; however she also greatly enjoys devoting time to her young talents. By Britta Züngel

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pleasant peacefulness surrounds the small Hongkong as well as the European Championships A barn on the picturesque farm of Schulze Brü- in Luhmühlen. “Braxxi is a small and brave fighter ning on the outskirts of Münster. Team Olympic and he is full of mischief - a true personality. He champion FRH Butts Abraxxas stands in his box has already completed so many difficult courses stall daydreaming in total contentment. The Olym- with phenomenal ease,” so Ingrid Klimke who pic rings above her announce which eats greatly cherishes the incredible perseverance of oats in this stall. Dried mud on the blanket gives ’s ‘best pony’ as federal trainer Hans Mel- away where the star spent the morning. Across the zer once called him. The only thing that is missing isle FRH Escada JS curiously studies the isle where in his collection of awards is an individual title. The horses are groomed and tacked up and where the pair was incredibly close to winning the European food is prepared. Down the isle privately owned Champion title but six rails on the final stadium- sire St. Moritz Junior nibbles on the last blades of jumping course dropped the pair down from 1st his hay ration. The door suddenly opens and a pe- place after and cross-country to 11th tite person appears from a small and dark hallway. place. “Even today I do not know what happened. All horses seem to wake up. Abraxxas puts his ears It was just a day where things did not work out for forward, Escada kicks the stall door in anticipation us!” Seven months later Ingrid Klimke is still at - Ingrid Klimke has just arrived! You cannot but strife with her fate. “I do not know if I will be able Daughter Philippa is Ingrid Klimke’s immediately notice the special relationship she to ever forgive him for those six mistakes.” pride and joy. Photo: Züngel and her horses have. The fact that not everything always happens as pl- “Escada is just amazing!” anned makes this sport exciting and intriguing. Her Ingrid Klimke introduces the latest horse addition next big goal: The in London. “Be- with great enthusiasm. FRH Escada JS by Embassy/ forehand we have to prove our performance ability Lehnsherr clearly enjoys the attention she receives though. I hope the jumping will improve,” she from her rider, “Escada is just amazing. She at- adds with a smirk. The preparation runs the same tracts all the attention instantly and you just have way as it did four years ago. For Ingrid Klimke it is to love her.” The first successes have already been of utmost importance to keep Braxxi happy. “Part- recorded. The won her first M-level jumper nership and trust are a lot more important with class in Steinfeld mid March. “Once again Escada event horses than with dressage horses,” she says was in a league of her own! Incredibly secure, ride- and reports that - during the winter months - she FRH Abraxxas is Team Olympic able and fluid on course; the won the class sometimes sits on her horse with a ring around its Champion and European Champion. unchallenged. She is just a fantastic horse and I neck and without a . And “just for fun” she Photo: Rau am overjoyed to be able to ride and train her.”

Rider and horse found each other at the World Championships for young event horses in Lion d’Angers a year ago. “I have known Escada for a while and always found her to be very special. She looked like a painting on the racetrack in front of the palace. Her disposition is sweet and nice while I had my hands full with both my somewhat wild horses,” Ingrid Klimke raves about the calmness and relaxedness with which the mare finished the competition becoming Reserve Champion. She contacted the breeder Jürgen Stuhtmann while still in as soon as she found out that Escada was for sale. With the support of Madeleine Win- ter-Schulze, the German Olympic Committee for Riding (DOKR) and additional partners an agree- ment was found. Escada moved to Münster in De- cember.

For Ingrid Klimke a rather small fellow is the horse of a lifetime a horse that became famous because of his success record: FRH Butts Abraxxas by Heral- dik xx/Kronenkranich xx out of the breeding pro- gram of the unforgettable Fritz Butt. Together they won the team gold medal at the Olympic Games in

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occasionally rides a Prix St. Georges test with Ab- since 1998. In spite of her huge successes in the raxxas rather than an event dressage test “that is sport of up to team Olympic gold in a completely different fun factor for the horse.” Hongkong Ingrid Klimke dedicates her time just as passionately to the sport of dressage. “I love best Who do we meet in the next box stall? Llanero by to have 50 percent dressage and 50 percent event Limonit/Matcho AA (breeder: Gerhard Schlichting, horses in the barn. I inherited my love and passion Großenwörden) came to Klimke’s barn in May for horses from my dad. And also the pleasure of 2011. The large-framed bay needed some time to training dressage horses,” Ingrid Klimke says. She settle in. He was frantic and difficult to handle. But competes very successfully in dressage. Dr. Reiner Ingrid Klimke would not be Ingrid Klimke if she Klimkes´ daughter participated in the World Cup- could not fix this, “I finally realized that something final in ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2002. She won the was wrong in September. He is a powerful jumper World Championships for young dressage horses with a lot of ability but he requires a lot of pati- with the Westphalian Damon Hill by / ence. The seven-year old is at the beginning of his Rubinstein in Verden in 2006. “The training for training with the long-term goal to participate in dressage competitions takes a very long time. The competition.” number of event horses has grown consistently over the past years.” The dressage horses actually Liostro by Le Primeur/Wenzel (breeder: Heiner and share a part of the training’s program of the event Renate Hormann, Landsbergen) has already horses. They canter outside and have extensive reached this goal. He approaches her with big, and turnout in paddocks and fields. “If a horse is me- Daughter Greta inherited talent and passion from Ingrid Klimke. lofty trot steps when Ingrid Klimke visits him at his ant to become injured then that could happen any- paddock. “If this is not a dressage horse, which where also in a box stall or on a horse trailer,” In- is?” his rider says with delight. The recei- grid Klimke rates the risk of an injury in her top ved the nickname “Naseweiß” because of the ob- athletes. Ingrid Klimke is not at all thinking of reti- vious snip on his nose. He sold on the Elite Auction ring from the sport of eventing in order to focus in Verden to Luxembourg and was trained by Fern- solely on dressage. The rider who was born on Ap- and Wetz and Birgit Finken before entering Ingrid ril 1 1968, comments, “As long as I am fit and en- Klimke’s training program. The pair won their first joy it so much, I will continue riding eventing, too.” Grand Prix in Wickrath at the beginning of March. Careful and realistic evaluation The licensed sire St. Moritz Junior by St. Moritz/Wie The stalls in Ingrid Klimke’s training facility are Weltmeyer (breeder: Helmut Krentzel, Lilienthal) is sought-after, “I want the owners to enjoy wat- to become a dressage competitor in Münster. “St. ching their horses compete for a long time.” Latest Moritz Junior is a fabulous horse, is very eager du- after a year she conducts a careful and realistic Ingrid Klimke enjoys devoting her ring work and is tremendously beautiful.” Frozen evaluation of the talent and the health of her hor- time to training horses. Her latest semen of the five-year old premium is ses, “I devote a lot of time to each individual. There addition to the dressage arena: available to breeders even now. And not without is nothing worse for an owner than for a young Liostro. Photo: Wang reason: “Combining competitions and the bree- horse to cause high costs during its training and in ding chute is difficult. If a stallion does not have to the end just not be good enough.” In the historic worry about breeding, he can focus better on trai- barn building there are eight to ten horses in trai- ning,” Ingrid Klimke explains. For the Olympic ning in addition to the competition horses. “We Champion, World and European Champion bree- are a proven team of three. I work with my groom ding is out of the question even though she fol- and rider Carmen Thiermann, who already worked lows the breeding events as much as possible, “I for my father, and with my current trainee Sophie find the breeding aspect extremely interesting.” Leuben.” She does not prefer one breed over another. “In the end the success depends on the individual hor- Ingrid Klimke’s workday starts at 7:30 AM once se.” When she sees an interesting young horse she the daughters have left the house and she has ar- informs herself about it and asks experts about the rived at the barn. At 8 o’clock sharp she mounts advantages and disadvantages of the respective her first horse. I warm up the first horse myself. I bloodlines. “Everybody should do what they know take over the following horses from Sophie or Car- best. I only train horses and leave the breeding to men after they have warmed them up,” says Ingrid others.” Furthermore breeding horses without your Klimke. At 2 PM the riding time is over. The family own farm does not pay. Ingrid Klimke is a busi- takes center stage. Nine-year old daughter Greta nesswoman. already is a passionate rider. Two-year old Philippa demands a lot of attention. Toy fences and toy hor- The master in equine science has managed her ses fly through the air while mom Ingrid tells about own training and competition barn in Münster her love for horses and for the sport of riding. She

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does not only passionately attend to her own ri- awards it for outstanding performances in training ding; she also engages in all horse-related issues; of horses and riders. With sparkling eyes she tells she is a much sought-after speaker at events and about Peter Kreinberg’s training method “The holds an open training-day in Münster on a month- gentle touch” which she not only learned about ly basis. In addition she has published numerous but also learned to appreciate while she was at the instructive training videos and books. Equitana thet is an equine fair in . While the master of riding rode a young horse that acted No question – she is on the road a lot! How do you rather irritated because of the audience, Peter manage? “My husband Andreas enjoys riding and Kreinberg rode his horse around the ring in a very likes to accompany me. He attends to the children quiet and relaxed fashion. “It was amazing. His so I can focus,” Ingrid Klimke explains. Many good work is fascinating,” Ingrid Klimke tells with exci- souls relieve her of home and office responsibili- tement. “With his training’s method a horse will ties; mother Ruth also supports her daughter in learn things that will make daily life easier. The any way she can. After all these years Ingrid Klimke best example in Ingrid Klimke’s barn is St. Moritz still enjoys riding with the same passion as on the Junior: He was a lot more relaxed after only a few first day. In her ‘normal’ life she finds support and sessions. “A number of competitors should learn diversity within her family and her large circle of about these methods. Everybody can learn so- friends. There is not much time to do anything else. mething from ‘The gentle touch’. An occasional musical or movie visit is possible. One thing is for certain for the successful female Ingrid Klimke does not worry much about the de- competitor though, “Ingrid Klimke without horses velopment in the sport of eventing after the regu- is unimaginable!” lation change for event competitions. She does worry about dressage though. “There are hardly The head must be clear and the heart open any true dressage masters left. I miss my father. While riding it is understood that the cell phone is Today’s developments are often not horse friendly. turned off, “The head must be clear and the heart The classical old principles of training horses must be open when you ride,” says Ingrid Klimke. should take center stage again. The sport of even- As every horse is different a rider has to be flexible ting on the other has gained in recognition and adjust to any situation, “Horses need a diver- and is no longer laughed at. Event riders are now sified life not only rigid test riding. It is of utmost at eye-level with dressage and jumper riders.” importance to me that all the horses are turned out and are kept as natural and robust as possib- Cooperation is of great importance le.” As a member of the tradition-rich Rhineland- In spite of ideal conditions and best prerequisites Westphalian Drag Hunt Pack she participates in success without additional support would be im- one or the other hunt and rides behind the hounds possible. Long-standing partners like the DOKR with her competition and training horses. (German Olympic Committee for Riding), or the institution Sporthilfe (Sport Support) are at Ingrid Always effortless and almost Ingrid Klimke is convinced, “You have to ride hor- Klimke’s side. It was possible to keep FRH Butts perfect: FRH Butts Abraxxas and ses and challenge them. They each have their own Abraxxas and to get FRH Escada into her barn Ingrid Klimke in the dressage phase. personality that you should not try to alter.” She through the engagement of the Hannoveraner För- Photo: Rau focuses her training on lasting results. It takes a derverein FRH (Association Supporting Hanoverian long time to change a horse; sometimes riders Competition Horses) and the Hanoverian Associa- have to live with certain peculiarities, “Every horse tion. Ingrid Klimke knows to have one of the best is different. It is always great fun to get to know patrons the sport of riding has today in Germany them.” It is very important to patiently try to un- at her side with Madeleine Winter-Schulze: “Wit- derstand each individual horse while training hout Mrs. Winter-Schulze all this would be impos- them. It takes time; some horses need more some sible. Thanks to the support I can focus entirely on less. “Eventually all horses learn,” so Ingrid Klimke. the sport.” The cooperation with the breed associ- It is the daily work with the horses which Ingrid ations is of great importance. They are the connec- Klimke enjoys and fascinates “I am very happy tion to the breeding of horses and her contact to when I notice progress at home.” breeders: “Without this cooperation it would be even harder to detect good young horses. Personal Someone who basically knows everything is open- contact is very important however often it is a mat- minded towards something new and still very inte- ter of mere chance.” Ingrid Klimke has a good re- rested in learning. “I am always open to something lationship to Hanoverian horses because of the new,” Ingrid Klimke says. She was awarded the FRH. “I am always greeted with open arms when I title ‘Reitmeister’ (riding master) at the beginning visit auctions in Verden or at the World Champion- of the year. The FN (German Equestrian Federation) ships which makes me feel very welcome!” n

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The bay by Chacco-Blue/Quantus received the highest scores of the day and became Vintage Champion. Photos: Ernst

Diarada followed closely in second place in his group. A dynamic mare by Diarado/Contendro which Klaus Jürgens from Sehnde bred out of the successful damline of Pension. Even though such secured dam-lines are no guarantee they do simp- lify the work for the breeder. Diarada performed with composure in spite of all her energy and her nerves. Many horses in the past have tried to jump the wings or dividers in Verden. Because of her elasticity and her ability Diarada succeeded and did so in a seemingly effortless fashion. The third- placed horse in the first group was Lady Lu by Lordanos/Grand Cru (breeder: Gustav Oetjen, Sel- singen). This mare appeared to be somewhat insi- gnificant at first but rose to the occasion as the fences became bigger. Her ability to solve prob- lems in the jumping lane became quickly apparent.

Mares show quality We have already mentioned the good vintage of jumper horses at last year’s licensing. The Upward trend proved their quality at this free-jumping competiti- on. Balouette von de Bosweg by Balou du Rouet/ Graf Grannus came to Verden from the Nether- As early on as at the licensing the vintage of jumper lands. The long trip did not deter the Breeding Partnership Brouns and Kruse from attending. They horses from 2009 left an excellent impression. This presented a striking mare which appeared very shy impression was confirmed in an impressive fashion at first. Hartmut Kettelhodt as the responsible per- son in the free-jumping chute knew to entice the at the free-jumping competition for three-year old mare to show off her true talent. With his aptitude descendants from the Program for Breeding he led the liver chestnut to the tasks until she re- laxed and gained confidence. In the end she show- Hanoverian Jumper Horses in March. ed off her impeccable technique and reflexes as By Ulrich Hahne well as her ability. Several times Hartmut Kettel- hodt has helped horses to show off their very best. It was a joy to watch and justifies the trust and confidence breeders have in Verden’s training pro- ameron Hanley from Ireland who placed forth grams. Cin the European Championships of 2009 jud- ged 75 three-year olds divided into five groups The placements were tight in this group, too. Clin- together with Jörg-Wilhelm Wegener and Hartmut tina by Clinton I/Nobre xx finished in second place. Wilking. The winner of the first group set the stan- She is an absolutely terrific, blood-influenced mare dard which no other horse was able to pass just out of the breeding program of Heinrich Bremer, like with the four-year olds a few weeks earlier. Neustadt. A light horse that jumped with ease and Roman Duchac from Hannoversch Münden pre- natural ability! As attentive as she was watching sented a wiry and powerful young stallion by what was happening around her, as relaxed she Chacco-Blue/Quantum with nearly unlimited po- remained while fulfilling the questions. She show- tential. A bundle of energy with nobility and a ed the desired reaction upon lightly touching a strong . Already well muscled he completed pole. She appeals to the competition rider, Jörg- his rounds almost in total perfection. A deserving Wilhelm Wegener said. She is closely related to the vintage champion in a field of strong competitors internationally successful mare Acorte (ridden by who also captivated his audience with his excel- Rolf Moormann). Her half-sister by Quaid will be in lent type! the foal collection of the spring auction.

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The long-legged and athletic Can Caipy by Canst- bay trotted into the lane in a relaxed fashion every akko/Cheenook finished in third place. Her breeder time. Unimpressed by what was standing in her Frank Johannsen from Buxtehude also bred sire way she jumped the fences in the lane being just Canstakko and successfully competed the dam at as relaxed as when she entered it. The mare was the S-level. With respect to her ability the power- able to develop a lot of force because of the cons- fully pushing-off mare should be able to do the truction of her back and her croup. same as her dam one day. The former Bundeschampion Quaid presented his He who had hoped to be able to close his eyes first vintage at the free-jumping competition. His during the lunch break while in the stands was descendants made an excellent impression. For in- mistaken. He who did it anyway missed everything! stance Quibelle out of a dam by Stakkato (breeder: Balouette von de Bosweg by Balou Especially the third group with its density in quality Jörn Masche, Tülau, owner: Steuber GbR, Garstedt). du Rouet/Graf Grannus. received great enthusiasm from judges and spec- She presented herself in a supple way with power- tators alike. Even a tenth place in this group could ful push-off completing every task very focused. have led to a victory in another! Valencia T by Va- Even though she made a small mistake she fini- lentino/Embassy (breeder: Willi Tangermann, Win- shed the jumping lane very well. Bruno Banani by sen/Luhe), the last horse in this group, took the Valentino placed third. Werner Richter from Gan- lead. This very light mare with long lines showed derkese bred this stallion that started out a good reflexes and jumped carefully and calmly. tempestuous. The current owner is Lena Kuntzer She jumped every fence in the lane and completed from Eystrup. Bred out of a first-class line, Bruno every question with great overview and unshakab- Banani needed a bit of time to adjust to the sur- le steadiness. roundings in the arena. He impressed with his se- cure jumping once he gained confidence and felt Chicca Blue by Chacco-Blue/Sandro followed with safe. only one-tenth difference in the final result. Year after year breeder Kurt-Heinrich Böttcher from Victory for the youngest participant Valencia T by Valentino/Embassy. Warmsen has a horse in one of the top positions of The youngest horse of the competition won in the the free-jumping competitions. A significant num- fifth group. Valentina by Voltaire/Escudo was born ber of these horses later sell through Verden’s auc- in August. Carsten Meyer-Nordhorn from Rad- tion program and even later can be seen in compe- destorf completed a very successful day for the titions which speaks for the breeder’s excellent Breeding Club Warmsen which provided two group work. Chicca Blue is a true athlete. Supple and at- champions and one 2nd placement. In spite of her tentive and with a draw towards every jump - that youth Valentina with her powerful push-off had is how Chicca Blue presented herself. She seems the strength to adroitly jump the fences at their predestined for a future in competition. However highest in a relaxed fashion. An appropriately con- using a mare of this caliber for breeding would be structed back reduces the required effort it takes just as desirable. Barbara Dietrich from Scheeßel to complete these tasks. It results in making pow- bred the third-placed horse that was Cosimo from erful jumping look easy. So far Valentina is the only Cosinhus’ first vintage and out of a dam by Gullit in accordance with the proven breed recipe of “C x G”. “He made only one mistake and learned quickly,” was Cameron Hanley’s judgment. The energetic and at first a bit tempestuous Cosimo showed his ability and technique in the end just the way we want it.

Stefan Kleine from Wamsen entered two very good mares into the free-jumping competition. Even though Quintessa by Quaid had a good final score she just missed a placement in the very strong third group. Chantal by Chacco-Blue/Conteur on the other hand was victorious in the forth group. She impressed with her incredible composure. The

Manfred Schäfer (right) congratulates Stefan Kleine on the victory in the third group with Chantal by Chacco-Blue/Conteur.

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No. Horse, exhibitor Ranking Manner of jumping Jumping ability Type/Overall imression Final score Group 1 1. 4 Stallion by Chacco-Blue/Quantus 8,8 9,2 9,2 27,2 Roman Duchac, Hann. Münden 2. 2 Diarada by Diarado/Contendro 9,0 9,0 9,0 27,0 Klaus Jürgens, Sehnde-Bolzum 3. 14 Lady Lu by Lordanos/Grand Cru 8,8 8,5 8,5 25,8 Gustav Oetjen, Selsingen 4. 15 Gelding by Canstakko/Perpignon 8,2 9,0 8,4 25,6 Uwe Lemmermann, Wilstedt Valentina by Voltaire/Escudo. 5. 18 Stuntman by Stakkato/Singular Joter 8,2 8,8 8,5 25,5 Hermann-Jürgen Rump, Gilten Group 2 foal of St. Pr. mare Escada who successfully com- 1. 38 Balouette von de Bosweg by Balou du Rouet/Graf 9,2 8,9 8,8 26,9 petes in jumper classes at the M-level age-approp- Grannus ZG Brouns & Kruse, Brunssum/Netherlands riately. 2. 29 Clintina by Clinton/Nobre xx 8,8 8,8 9,0 26,6 Heinrich Bremer jun., Neustadt Cassikora by Cassini II/Stakkato also has a suc- 3. 27 Can Caipy by Canstakko/Cheenook 8,2 9,0 8,6 25,8 cessful family member, her half-brother Van Helsig, Frank Johannsen, Buxtehude from whom the champion of this event was going 4. 26 Sweet Chocolate PJ by Stakkato/Silvio 8,8 8,2 8,3 25,3 Pferdezucht Dr. Jacobs GbR, Bierbergen to win a free breeding. Cassikora who jumped with 5. 21 China Blue by Chacco-Blue/Argentinus 7,9 8,2 8,0 24,1 ability and technique (so Cameron Hanley) finished Klaus Jürgens, Sehnde-Bolzum in second place pushing privately owned stallion 5. 24 Queen by Quidam de Revel/Graf Top 8,1 8,0 8,0 24,1 Cadanos by Catoki/Lordanos back into third posi- Joachim Schwarze, Obernkirchen tion. Cadanos seemed to greatly enjoy jumping Group 3 and did so in a very clever way. He exhibited his 1. 60 Valencia T by Valentino/Embassy 9,1 9,0 9,0 27,1 Willi Tangermann, Winsen/Luhe true potential once the fences became higher. Ca- 2. 53 Chicca Blue by Chacco-Blue/Sandro 9,0 9,0 9,0 27,0 danos sold on Verden’s foal auction. He was ap- Kurt-Heinrich Böttcher, Brüninghorstedt proved in Verden last fall. Christina Martens from 3. 48 Cosimo by Cosinhus/Gullit 8,9 9,0 9,0 26,9 Ringstedt bred him out of a full sister to ’s Barbara Dieterich, Scheeßel state stud sire Lamberk. He stands at stud in Bre- 4. 44 Cornado by Cornet Obolensky/Advocat 8,8 9,0 8,8 26,6 men at the farm of Fritz-Dieter Tietjen. Werner Kaiser, Lüchow 4. 58 Stabina by Stakkato/Grannus 8,8 9,0 8,8 26,6 Heinrich Bremer jun., Neustadt The vintage of three-year olds showed off its tre- mendous quality in Verden. The pedigrees were Group 4 versatile. Out of all proven sires Stakkato and 1. 80 Chantal by Chacco-Blue/Conteur 8,8 8,5 8,8 26,1 Chacco-Blue stood out. Especially Quaid and Can- Stefan Kleine, Warmsen stakko were able to impress with their first vintage 2. 70 Quibelle by Quaid/Stakkato 8,5 8,2 8,6 25,3 Steuber GbR, Garstedt of youngsters. Sires that have already proven their 3. 79 Bruno Banani by Valentino/Laptop 8,5 8,5 8,0 25,0 quality in competition! n Anna-Lena Kuntzer, Eystrup 4. 72 Can Christino by Canstakko/Contendro 8,4 8,2 8,2 24,8 Frank Johannsen, Buxtehude 5. 67 Cardozo by Contendro/Graf Top 8,2 8,0 8,4 24,6 Axel Bahn, Maasen 5. 74 Venezia by Valentino/Ramiro‘s Son II 8,3 8,2 8,1 24,6 Andrea und Norbert Wulf, Schillsdorf

Group 5

1. 99 Valentina by Voltaire/Escudo 8,3 8,5 8,5 25,3 Carsten Meyer-Nordhorn, Raddestorf 2. 83 Cassikora by Cassini II/Stakkato 8,2 8,5 8,2 24,9 Klaus Brandes, Asendorf 3. 100 Cadanos by Catoki/Lordanos 8,0 8,5 8,3 24,8 Fritz Dieter Tietjen, Bremen 4. 91 Curtis by Cassini II/Werther 8,3 8,1 8,2 24,2 Frank Depenau, Uetze 5. 86 Stallion by Comte/Escudo II 8,0 8,3 8,2 24,5 Peter Mahler, Neuhaus Cameron Hanley, one of the judges, is very happy with the three-year old jumping talents

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tan (breeder: Heinz Saborowski, Ihlienworth) proved his ability finishing in fifth place with Satisfaction FRH rider Marcus Ehning. Checkmate Checkmate by Contender/Pik Bube II (bree- der: Renate Gerlach, Sulingen) enjoyed won in Göteborg Florida’s sunshine in Wellington/USA. The now seventeen-year-old did this very suc- cessfully. He won a jumper class with a purse of $ 32,000.00 with his rider Meredith Mi- Satisfaction FRH and Marco Kutscher won the World chaels-Beerbaum. The first Nation Prize of Cup-Jumper in Gothenburg/Sweden in a sensational the year took place in Wellington on the first weekend in March. The german equip won fashion. Cheeky Calimbo and Andrew Hoy were not to this competition unchallenged. After a clear beat in Montelibretti/Italy at the same time. first round Checkmate did not have to do the second one. By Britta Züngel Chico Chico by Cordalme/Sandro (breeder: Dietrich a top score-class at the CSI in Wiener Neu- Schulz, Wedemark) has no less than four sib- stadt. lings all of which successfully compete at the S-level. The seven-year old had his debut in Jumping Eurocommerce Callahan (VA) Neumünster/Germany when he participated The nine-year old dark bay Callahan by Con- in the international Youngster-Tour. He fini- tendro/ For Pleasure (breeder: Joachim Toba- shed in fifth place with his rider Philipp Weis- Amaretto X ben, Ottensen) and rider Gerco Schröder haupt in the first qualification. Amaretto X by Acorado/Gimpel (breeder: Jut- were just beaten placing second behind Con ta Rittscher, Brande) and rider Manfred Mül- Air and Mario Stevens in a jumping class with Contendro-Star ler finished the 1,45 m high jumping course jump-off at the Euro-Classics in Bremen. The Jan Sprehe introduced Contendro-Star by in Wiener Neustadt/Austria placing fifth in pair finished in an impressive third place in Contendro/Rabino (breeder: Juergen Walin- this class with a clear round. the championship class of the Hanse city. ski, Driftsethe) to international competitions. After his first national successes the ten-year Amitage Campbel (VA) old stallion finished a 1,50 m-jumping class Christoph Obernauer from Austria rode Ami- The Speed-Derby is considered one of the at- with jump-off in fifth place at the CSI in Bre- tage by Argentinus/Dirk (breeder: Hans Ha- tractions of the World Cup-show in Gothen- men/Germany. gemann, Niederlangen) into fifth position in burg/Sweden. Campbel by Contendro/Argen- Eliza (VA) Lennert Hauschild rode Eliza by El Bundy/ Landfriese (breeder: Jens van der Horst, Em- den) in the jumper classes of the European Youngster Cups in Bremen. The pair placed fifth in the second qualification after a clear round.

Enjoy Eliza’s stable mate Enjoy by Escudo/Bold In- dian xx (breeder: Helga Strüver, Salzhemmen- dorf) also impressed in Bremen’s arena. Len- nert Hauschild rode the ten-year old into third place in the second jumping competiti- on, a time and fault class, of the European Youngster Cup.

Contendro-Star and Jan Sprehe had their first international successes in Bremen. Photos: Frieler

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Eliza and Lennert Hauschild successfully partici- pated in the Youngster Cup in Bremen.

Fidji Island The World Cup Jumping Competition in Go- thneburg ended on an outstanding result for Hanover. Only five pairs qualified for the jump-off including two with Hanoverian brands. Satisfaction and Marco Kutscher won; Fidji Island by For Feeling/Wanderer (breeder: Hinrich Löhden, Ahlerstedt) with ri- der Katharina Offel finished in an excellent forth place.

G & C Flash A speed class in Palm Beach/USA carried a purse of $ 32,000.00 on the last weekend in February. Pablo Barrios rode Flash by Forres- ter/Grannus (breeder: Annette Siemer and Bernd Meyer-Siemer, Oyten-Bassen) into fifth place. Primo Level (VA) derike Meyer and Olympic champion Jeroen GTI The puissance was one of the highlights at Dubbeldam behind them in Neumünster. Sebastian Haas rode GTI by Go on Top/Colani the Nation Prize-Show in Wellington. Primo (breeder: Werner Noll, Bad Soden) into forth Level by Lordanos/Zeus (breeder: Bernd Sau- St. Cordoland (Hess.) position in a two-phase jumper class for the erland, Rhade) won the $ 35,000-class under During his first international season, St. ‘Little Prix’ in Wiener Neustadt. the open sky on Saturday night. The ten-year Cordoland by St. Almund/Cordobes II (bree- old was the only competitor to successfully der: Ralf Litz, Eiterfeld) right away earned top La Cucaracha jump a 2,02 m high wall with rider Paul placements. The Hessian finished the qualifi- Jan Sprehe qualified La Cucaracha by Land- O’Shea from Ireland. cation for the Youngster-Tour in second place classic/Cheenook (breeder: Hubert Knigge, with rider Roland Grimm at the CSI in Wiener Ahlden) for Bremen’s Grand Prix through pla- Que Sera Neustadt. cing forth in the first jumper class of the Eu- Born in 2005, Que Sera by Quidam’s Rubin/ ro-Classics individual competition. Zeus (breeder: Heinrich Sander, Raddestorf) had his first international debut in Neumüns- Lantinus (VA) ter - and that with great success. The chest- Lantinus by Landkönig/Argentinus (breeder: nut won the final of the Youngster-Cup with Dressage Henning Müller-Rulfs, Ritterhude) and Dennis Rene Tebbel. The pair had finished a two- Lynch finished a close second behind Carinjo phase class with a fifth position before that. Bates Antonello and Thomas Voss in an exciting jump-off for Eleven-year old Antonello by Anamour/Win- the Mercedes Benz-Cup in Neumünster. Satisfaction FRH nebago (breeder: A. J. Simson, ) Satisfaction FRH by Stakkato/Calypso II won the Grand Prix, the Special and the Free- Lord Lohengrin (VA) (breeder: Rainer Schulz, Burgdorf) became style with rider Louisa Hill at the CDI in Feil- Patrick Stühlmeyer has been riding and trai- the most successful horse at the renowned ding/New Zealand. ning Lord Lohengrin by Lordanos/Diskus World Cup-Show in Gothenburg. The 13-year since the end of last year (breeder: Helmut old won the main jumper class on the first Aristo Kordes, Sulingen). The pair obtained their first day with rider Marco Kutscher and created a The CDI in Vidauban/France offered all possi- international placements with a forth place stir when he also won the World Cup-class ble dressage classes. Annie Perry rode Aristo in a speed class in Bremen. on the final day of the event. The former state by A Jungle Prince/Hitchcock (breeder: Ulrich stud sire from Celle was one of five partici- Eckhoff, Twielenfleth) into 4th position in In- Lordan pants to qualify for the jump-off which only termediaire II for riders U25 . Lordan by Lordanos/Landor S (breeder: Gerd two finished with clear rounds. Sosath, Lemwerder) competes worldwide Blind Date with rider Nayel Nassar. The eight-year old Souvenir Blind Date by Breitling W/Donnerhall (bree- placed fifth at the Nation Prize-Show in Wel- Philipp Weishaupt and Souvenir by Stakkato/ der: Margareth Klare, Maasen) was the best lington after good placements in Kiel, Doha Lemon xx (breeder: Rainer Schulz, Burgdorf) dressage competitor at the Euroclassics in and Dubai. Lordan competed at the L-level in won a class with jump-off leaving such big Bremen winning the Grand Prix and the Spe- Germany under his Egyptian rider last year. names as team world champion Janne-Frie- cial with her rider Brigitte Wittig.

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Breanna (VA) Daintree (VA) Diva Royal (VA) The CDI in Burbank/USA offered an internati- Another De Niro descendant has arrived at Trainer Dorothee Schneider presented Diva onal atmosphere to its American dressage ri- international level. Daintree by De Niro/Wan- Royal by Don Frederico/Warkant (breeder: ders. Kathleen Raine rode Breanna by Bren- derbusch II (breeder: Wilhelm Janssen, Moor- Heinz Braul, Lehrte) in the Grand Prix and in tano II/Weltmeyer (breeder: Walter Rauen, weg) placed third in St. Georges and in Inter the World Cup-Freestyle at the CDI in Neu- Spelle) into forth place in the Grand Prix right I with his rider Alexandra Bimschas at the CDI münster finishing in forth position both times. behind renowned dressage competitors like in Neumünster. Steffen Peters and Günther Seidel. The pair im- Don Auriello (VA) proved in the Special finishing second . 12-year Half Moon Delphi Tinne Vilhelmson rode Don Auriello by Don old Breanna was one of the top selling horses Half Moon Delphi by Dimaggio/Westwall was Davidoff/White Star (breeder: Joachim Poppe, on Verden’s elite auction in October of 2004. bred in Great Britain. Michael Eilberg compe- Harsefeld) to victory in the Grand Prix and in ted her for the first time internationally with the Freestyle in Wellington/USA in mid Febru- Cezanne a sensational result in Vidauban: After pla- ary. Florida’s Dressage Classic CDI had a purse of cing forth in the Grand Prix the ten-year old $ 50,000.00. Cezanne by Alabaster/ Glorieux won the Special with a lead of more than two Don Principe (breeder: Wilhelm Kreibaum, Coppenbrügge) percent on the first weekend. She continued Jennifer Baumert enjoyed her forth place in and rider Gary Vander Ploeg finished the her success series on the second weekend the Grand Prix-Freestyle in Wellington with Grand Prix Special in fifth place. placing fifth in the Grand Prix and second in her mount Don Principe by Donnerhall/Prince the Special right behind Whisper and Hiroshi Thatch xx (breeder: Adelheid Brüning, Ocht- Daianira Van De Helle Hoketsu. mannien). Vidauban/France took center stage for dres- sage riders on two weekends. In the second Denzel Don Walesko (VA) week of the CDI the result sheets of the Sharon Yvroux from France competed Denzel Don Walesko by Donnerhall/Walt Disney Grand Prix reflected a second place for Daia- by De Niro/Weltmeyer (breeder: Josef Ewing, (breeder: Helga Tschierske, Dohren) represen- nira Van De Helle by Dream of Glory/Ritual Heeke) in the European Championships for ted Austrian colours with his rider Stefan Pe- (breeder: Hermann Kothe, Wacken) and rider Young Riders last year. The pair placed fifth in ter and placed third in Inter II in Vidauban. Vicky Smits-Van der Hasselt. The pair placed the introductory and in the team competition fifth in the freestyle. on the first weekend and improved to forth Doolittle J. place in the team test on the second week- The CDI in Vidauban offered classes for eight- Daimler de Hus end in Vidauban. to ten-year old Grand Prix horses. Doolittle J. Hanover recorded a dual victory in Intermedi- by Don Frederico/Regazzoni (breeder: Gestüt aire I during the opening phase of the big Devon L Julienhof, Gifkendorf) and his rider Tatiana dressage show in Vidauban. The judges Devon L by De Niro/Wolkenstein (breeder: Miloserdova enjoyed a third place in the placed Daimler de Hus by Don Davidoff/Davi- Hans-Henning v. d. Decken, ) and Diana Grand Prix Special on the first weekend. gnon (breeder: Axel Windeler, Verden-Walle) Creech finished the Grand Prix in third place and Jessica Michel right behind the winner and the Special in fifth at the CDI in West Woodlander Dornröschen Dornröschen. Palm Beach/USA. While daughter Farouche appears to beco- ming one of the World’s best dressage hor- ses, her dam Dornröschen by Dimaggio/Cap- rimond (breeder: Manfred Hörner, Great Britain) is also successful in the dressage ring. Michael Eilberg rode her into second place in the Inter Freestyle on the first week- end at the CDI in Vidauban after already ha- ving placed forth in Prix St. Georges. She won Inter I. Dornröschen was not to be beaten on the second weekend. She won Inter I and the Freestyle.

Equestricons Et Volia (VA) Et Volia is the first descendant of perfor- mance test champion Earl to make it onto the result sheets of international dressage com- petitions. Henri Rouste from finished the Prix St. Georges for seven- to nine-year

Three times Daintree and Alexandra Bimschas finished in third place in Neumünster

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Hanoverian News

Scendix by Stakkato/Dinar (breeder: Gud- run Wenzel, Bad Gandersheim) is the spec- tacular addition to the stable of Olympic champion Eric Lamaze. The Canadian rider has already successfully competed the win- ner of Lanaken’s “Sires of the world”-com- petition in California,.

Whisper by Wolkenstein II/Grenadier (breeder: Klaus Kamps, ) qualified for the Olympic Games with rider Hiroshi Hoketsu. The 71-year old rider will be the oldest rider at this year’s Olympic Games in London. The dressage rider who trains with Ton de Ridder in Germany competed with his state’s premium mare at the Equestrian Games in Hongkong four years ago.

In Bremen, Blind Date won the Grand Prix and Three young Hanoverian dressage horses the Special with rider Brigitte Wittig. place and the Special on fifth place in the moved into the barn of Nadine Capellmann. first week,. The successful dressage competitor bought old horses on fifth place with Et Volia by Earl/ two young talents on Verden’s elite auction Matcho AA (breeder: Britta Witte, Neuenkir- Fishermans Friend (VA) October 2011, Kronjuwel by Kaiserkult/ chen) on the second weekend at the CDI Vi- Tor van den Berge rode Fishermans Friend by Wolkenstein II (breeder: Dietrich Wilhelm dauban. Fabriano/Pik Solo (breeder: Dr. Frank Köppen, Tiedemann, Cuxhaven) and St. Pr. aspi- Bovenden) into third place in the Grand Prix rant Let me dance by Lord Loxley/Alabas- Faberge in Orange/. The pair received the ter (breeder: Harley World Stables, The After having participated at the European forth-best score in the Freestyle and the fifth- Netherlands), which had already proven her Championships in Rotterdam, Beatriz Ferrer- best score in the Special. exceptional quality on her mare perfor- Salat competed Faberge by Falkland/Akzent mance test. St. Pr. aspirant Laurentia by (breeder: Wilfried Meyer, Weyhe) for the first Florencia B (VA) Light and Easy/De Niro (breeder: Burkhard time again on the second weekend in Vidau- Florencia B by Florianus/Davignon (breeder: Wahler, Bad Bevensen) has not only also ban. The pair finished in fifth place in the Reinhard and Rudolf Bösch, Bülkau) won the been awarded the state’s premium; in addi- Grand Prix and forth in the Freestyle. Grand Prix Special at the CDI Breslau/Poland tion she has a record of winning riding hor- after placing second in the Grand Prix. Katar- se classes. Woodlander Farouche zyna Milczarek Jasinka rode the nine-year old Farouche by Fürst Heinrich/Dimaggio (bree- mare. Swing de Hus by San Remo/Wonderland der: Lynn Crowden, Great Britain) was the (breeder: Jutta Müller, Kirchlinteln) has a highlight of the dressage horse classes in Vi- Florinero new owner. Xavier Marie bought the six- dauban. With rider Michael-George Eilberg Florinero by Fürst Heinrich/A Jungle Prince year old, that was Champion of Young Dres- she won the finale with an advantage of 12 (breeder: Martin Otten-Willers, Kutenholz) sage horses in France, on the stallion appro- points over Havanna by His Highness. The became the Reserve World Champion of val. Olivier Peslier and Claudia Chauchard twelve point advantage spells out to be at young dressage horses in Verden in 2009. He are the new owners of the black stallion. least one whole point ahead of her entire triumphed on the first weekend of February They bought him for internationally suc- competition in the evaluation of the basic 2012 in Vidauban where he won the Prix St. cessful dressage competitor Marc Brule. gaits. The six-year repeated this success the Georges and Inter I for seven- to nine-year following weekend at the same location win- olds with his rider Stefan Peter. Wishing Well by Werther/Dagobert (bree- ning this class with an advantage of 14 der: Hermann Meyer, Laatzen) celebrated points. Havanna (VA) his 30th birthday. The licensed sire bred in Hanover celebrated a double victory in the the in the early 90s before he Finja (VA) final of six -year old dressage horses in the successfully competed in the dressage ring Nuria Vila Perez from Spain had brought Finja first week of competitions in Vidauban. Ha- up to Intermediaire I under rider Heiner by Fishermans Friend/Wanderbusch II (bree- vanna by His Highness/Weltruhm (breeder: Schiergen. He has been enjoying his retire- der: Muteus Smidt, Emden) to the CDI in Vi- Ernst-Otto Heitmann, Handorf) and rider Rico ment on the farm of his former rider in good dauban. The mare finished the Grand Prix for Vazquez followed the exceptional Farouche health since 1999. 8 to 10-year old dressage horses on forth on second place.

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Le Primeur from Portugal to Vidauban where the pair rider Carl Hester competed in Vidauban Until 2007 Le Primeur by Lauries Crusador again placed second in the Grand Prix and in shortly after returning from the USA. The pair xx/Golfstrom II (breeder: Siegfried Buhmann, the Freestyle on the first weekend. They recei- placed forth in the Grand Prix and third in the Stade-Butzfleth) was one of the best in his ved the forth-best score in the Grand Prix and Freestyle in the first week. league under rider Marie-Line Wettstein. the second-best score in the Freestyle one Now he conquers the dressage ring again week later. Wild One with 15-year old Estelle Wettstein as his rider We did not hear much about Wild One by who was highly successful during the last Weltzin (VA) Wanderer/Gutenberg for quite some time show season in Pony classes. The pair placed Hannah Biggs and Weltzin by Weltbogen/ (breeder: Laila Roschmann, Stenderup/Den- third twice in the team test for young riders Werther (breeder: Gut Burghof, Blumenthal) mark). Now the sixteen-year old is again suc- on the first and second weekend in Vidauban. finished the Consolation Grand Prix in third cessful in the dressage arena. Arlene Page The pair was also victorious in the individual position on the second weekend at the CDI rode him into forth place in the Grand Prix test and in the freestyle on the second week- Vidauban. Special at the CDI in Loxahatchee/USA. end. What‘s Up (VA) Woodlander Rockstar The results of the introductory class for young Rockstar by Rotspon/Sao Paulo (breeder: riders were very close at the CDI in Vidauban. Lynn Crowden, Great Britain) was brilliant in What’s Up by Wittinger/Matcho AA (breeder: Eventing the Prix St Georges-Tour in Vidauban. Maria Ernst-August Schröder, Melle) finished in se- Eilberg rode the stallion which is licensed in cond place with rider Chiara Biliotti. The pair Cheeky Calimbo (VA) Great Britain into third place in Prix St. Geor- placed forth in the team test. Event riders met up for an early start to the ges on the first weekend in front of Woodlan- competition season in Montelibretti/ Italy. der Dornröschen which Maria’s brother Mi- Whisper (VA) Cheeky Calimbo by Contendro/Lemon xx chael rode. The judges gave the pair the Hiroshi Hoketsu competed his mare Whisper (breeder: Hanke Meyer, Midlum) under rider forth-highest score in Inter I. Rockstar fini- by Wolkenstein II/Grenadier (breeder: Klaus Andrew Hoy had a start-to-finish victory in shed the Prix St. Georges and Inter I in forth Kamps, Cuxhaven) in Spain and in Portugal. the CIC 1*. place and the freestyle in fifth in the second The Japanese/Hanoverian combination fini- week. shed the Grand Prix with a forth place in Rutherglen Vejer de la Frontera/Spain. The pair received Rutherglen by Ramires/Roncalli xx (breeder: Royal Angelo (VA) the second-best score in the Grand Prix spe- Gerhard Oestermann, Luebbecke) survived Arianna Petroncini rode Royal Angelo by Rot- cial in Vilamoura. The mare was able to con- the last winter well. Andrew Hoy and Ruther- spon/Pik Bube (breeder: Hans-Heinrich Mül- vince the judges again in Vidauban. She glen led the 3*-competition after dressage ler, Stade) in the classes for young riders in placed fifth in the Grand Prix in week one. and cross-country in Montelibretti. Twelve Vidauban. The pair won the FEI-team test af- Seven days later she won the Special after penalty points in stadium jumping bumped ter placing third in the individual test. having placed second in the Grand Prix. the pair down to second place. n

Sancette Wie Atlantico de Ymas (VA) Mary Hanna from Australia is already training Wie Atlantico by Wie Weltmeyer/Rondo Satchmo H and Friederike Hahn placed in and competing Sancette by Sandro Hit/Con- (breeder: Jörn Merzdorf, Ettenbüttel) and his Neumünster.. tender (breeder: Dietrich Meyer, Bierde) in in preparation of the Olympic Games. The pair placed forth in the Grand Prix Free- style on the first weekend in Vidauban.

Satchmo H Brigitte Hahn from Tangstedt bred Satchmo H by Sandro Hit/Galvano. Now daughter Friede- rike Hahn has competed Satchmo H in Neu- münster finishing the Prix St. Georges as well as Inter I with a forth place.

Sini Spirit (VA) A CDI 3* took place in Vilamoura/Portugal on the third weekend in February. Emma Kaner- va from Finland finished the Grand Prix and the Freestyle in second place with her mount Sini Spirit by Espri/Glücksgiff (breeder: Udo Wiechert, Loxstedt-Nesse). The pair traveled

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The best are a present

Family Lühr lives in Borgholzhausen in Westphalia. The breeders are totally devoted to Hanoverians. They are proud of all their horses but Wolkentanz I holds a very special place. By Juliane Kruse

Ursula and Gerd Lühr from Borgholzhausen. fter only a few sentences it becomes evident Photo: Ernst Athat not only Gerd Lühr manages the Hanove- rian breeding program. His wife Ursula is just as involved in the breeding program and deserves cuit and April by Aristides placed in dressage. Feu- just as much credit for its success. Until 1968 Fami- rige who also delivered St. Pr. mare Artige by Aris- ly Lühr bred Hanoverians in the ‘Lüneburger’ Heath tides is the grand dam of St. Pr. mare Lovely by before they moved the operation to the outskirts Ludendorff. Lovely is the dam of Wolkentanz I and of the ‘Teutoburger’ Forrest. “We did not have II. These two first-rate sires are probably the most enough fields near the buildings,” the 73-year old outstanding products from the breeding program Gerd Lühr explains the move to Borgholzhausen. of Family Lühr. Wolkentanz I born 1991 is a ‘Sun- “My father had 80 horses. He also had one of the day child’. He was a correct foal with good basic first privately owned stallion stations after the gaits but was a bit too small. State stud manager war.” We can find the names of Walter Lühr’s ho- Dr. Burchard Bade evaluated him at the inspection, mebred like Aristides by Anteil/Wanderfal- “That is the way how a horse should move.” Wol- ke or Pascha by Pikant/Wanderfalke as well as kentanz I remained on the farm because of his size Prince Rouge xx by Rouge et Noir xx/Astrophel xx, until Heinrich Lampe, who was the President of the a stallion bred in France in the pedigrees of the Association for Ponies and Small Horses in Hano- family-owned mares today. Gerd Lühr took over ver and who also was the brother-in-law, bought the Hanoverian breeding stock from his father in the small chestnut for his daughter Stefanie. The 1975. Before that he had worked on a Thorough- buyers and the breeders believed in the powerfully bred breeding farm in Karlsruhe. He did not howe- moving and impressive youngster. Martin Berken- ver work with the horses there but in the agricultu- busch raised him. He was accepted for the stallion ral part of the business. He met his wife on the inspection in Verden. Before Stefanie Lampe was farm of his parents in Borgholzhausen. The 59-year able to decide whether or not she wanted to sell

313 Hanoverian horses come out of old is from Dortmund. She found her way to the him state stud manager Dr. Bade had already secu- the breeding program of Gerd Lühr. horses after having received ten riding lessons as a red the ambitious and self-confident fighter for the This filly by Lemur/Wolkentanz is the gift for her confirmation and found the way onto state stud. “You only get the really good horses as first from this year. Photo: Kruse the farm of her husband whilst she was looking for a gift,” Ursula Lühr smiles still today. a job during her semester break. Today Ursula Lühr says, “I did not only find a life with horses but also Triple-Crown-Winner Wolkentanz a husband.” Wolkentanz I was in the first lot of the State Stud Celle, became champion stallion of the Hanoverian The most influential mare of the breeding program licensing in 1993 and Bundeschampion in Waren- is Feurige by Furioso II out of a Hanoverian stud- dorf in 1994. He successfully completed the stalli- book mare by Agram. She has only had six foals on performance test with an overall score of including two geldings which successfully compete 133,78 and became the best sire of his vintage in at the S-level. Rene Tebel successfully competed 1995. Until now Wolkentanz I has produced 1,409 Giorgio Armani by Grandissimo on the jumper cir- offspring that are registered in Hanover including

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105 state’s premium mares, 200 auction horses, only get an objective impression of the state stud 21 licensed sons and 494 show horses. Feurige stallions if you´re there. had her last foal in 1982 and was started under saddle at the age of 15. Feurige at the proud age “I am part of Verden’s inventory. I know more peo- of 17 took over the job of the horse for vaulting ple there than on events in Borgholzhausen,” Gerd when the farm needed a new one and inspired Lühr says. He has sold his horses through Verden’s many riding students to love and enjoy horses. And auction program since 1978. A total of 68 Hanove- it was not just at that point that Feurige had a rians from Family Lühr have changed ownership in special place in Gerd Lühr’s heart, “She has always Verden. Gerd und Ursula Lühr prefer selling their been my favorite.” horses as foals. Foals that do not sell are raised in their fields. Ursula Lühr starts them under saddle History and stories and sells them once they are three-years old. The History and stories are very important to the Lühr training is very important to Gerd und Ursula Lühr. Family. “My husband is in charge of history and I Both have the silver riding badge and have com- tell stories,” Ursula Lühr says and continues tal- pleted the training for horse keeping. Gerd Lühr king about Lavinia by Ludendorff/Dirk. Lavinia was greatly enjoys horses, too. He has obtained sold as a weanling. The new owner contacted the the silver driving badge and has successfully com- Lührs soon after the sale. As he had decided to peted in one- and two-in-hand driving competi- emigrate he had to part with the mare. Family tions. Lührs decided not to take her back. Three years la- ter they were pleased to hear from the owner. The Not only horses are trained; the rising generation mare was successfully competing in basic dressage from the surroundings meets at the farm. There are classes. Obviously that was the right foundation in no ponies available for the children. The Hanoveri- her training. The mare’s name appeared on the re- an mares are used for riding lessons. “The contact sult lists of the World Cup dressage final in Las with and handling of the horses is crucial,” so Ur- Vegas in1995. In 1996 Evi Strasser from sula Lühr. It is very important to her that the child- rode Lavinia in the Olympic Games in Atlanta. In ren learn to enjoy horses and how to handle them 1997 the pair participated in the World Cup in ’s- in a proper and responsible manner. Gerd Lühr Hertogenbosch. “Again lucky chances which pre- who, among other things was an active board Celle’s State Stud sire Wolkentanz I sented us with a good horse as a gift,” Ursula Lühr member in the Club Melle for 30 is one of the outstanding horses out is pleased to tell. Her husband adds, “My father years hopes to pass on his successful horse-bree- of the breeding program of Ursula and I both bred a licensing champion and an ding program to his grandchildren. n and Gerd Lühr. Photo: Ernst Olympic competitor and we both sold a stallion to the State Stud Warendorf.”

“We all committed a sin once during our youth. Today all mares are out of our own breeding pro- gram – you know what you have!” so Gerd Lühr. Mr. and Mrs. Lühr are loyal to Hanoverian horses. First they registered two mares with the Westpha- lian Breeding Book as there was no limitation on the number of mares for Weltmeyer. The mares were moved back however as their breeding pro- gram did not enjoy the same reputation as in Ha- nover. Gerd and Ursula Lühr use the breeding sta- tion Natbergen for their mares. They remained loyal to the State Stud Celle and its stallions. Pro- ven breeding choices are repeated as long as the sires remain available. Gerd and Ursula Lühr grea- tly appreciate the continuity, the policy on infor- mation exchange and the standard of quality at the State Stud Celle. The connection to the state stud originates from when Gerd Lühr worked there as a volunteer for nine months. “Furthermore,” says Gerd Lühr, “the manager of the state stud has bought one or the other foal from me. Such things bind.” If time allows the couple attends the stalli- on performance test in as you can

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Welcome Mounties!

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will perform their famous musical ride in the Niedersachsenhalle on May 4th. The Mounties have been and still are customers of the association for more than 20 years. They appreciate the black Hanoverian horses and have built up a successful breeding program in Canada. By Dr. Ludwig Christmann

ohn Philipps is standing in the fields watching they are prepared for their important duty. The Jhis new foals with contentment. 21 black mares breeding program of the Mounted Police is based surround him with their foals at side. Almost all on Hanoverian bloodlines since 1990. have the desired black coat. John Philipps is the manager of the breeding farm of the Royal Cana- How it came to that dian Mounted Police, the RCMP in Pakenham In the 80s the breeding strategies of the RCMP- which is about 1-and-a-half hours west of Ottawa, breeding farm were rewritten. Before that the the capital of Canada. The youngsters grow up breeding program was predominantly based on here on 140 hectares of best soil to later become blood. Then a point was reached riding horses which perform in the famous musical that called for changes. They were often faced with ride. At that point these horses are friendly ambas- health problems especially with respect to the sadors for Canada. As three-year olds the remounts limbs and the rideability needed to be improved, are moved to the training facility in Ottawa where too. William D. Mulholland, the influential former

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Director of the Bank of Montreal, was a member of lion on Groenwohldhof in 2003. At the same time the advisory board. He owned the Hanoverian they bought Lomber by Lanthan/Saloniki (breeder: breeding farm Windswept Farm near Toronto. He Hermann Knief, Syke) at the State Stud Redefin. had brought the stallion World Cup IV to his farm. Especially the Lanthan’s blood had positively influ- A few of his mares stood in Germany; so St. Pr. enced the breeding program of the RCMP. Lomber mare Wilhelmina by Weltmeyer the grand dam of is now 24 years old. In 2011 they were in search Celle’s state stud sire Spoercken. Bill Mulholland for a successor that would fit to color and blood- gave a tip, “Why don’t you try Hanoverians?” lines. The search was successful. They found High Spirit by Hohenstein/Prince Thatch xx out of the The first purchasing committee arrived in Verden in breeding program of Marie-Jose Brandt from Han- 1989 consisting of Bruce Parr, the former breeding stedt at the Hessian State Stud Dillenburg. In addi- manager, Brian Culp, the responsible person for tion to the semen of the stallions that they stand the musical ride and Ed Rothkrantz being a trainer they also use frozen semen to maintain a broad who grew up in Germany. They bought yearlings gene base. The semen of the stallions Escudo, his and two-year old fillies as well as a couple of son Earl, Rosentau and especially Lanthan was young stallions which they wanted to use in their used very frequently. breeding program during the initial phase. Gaucho by Matcho AA/Goldstein (breeder: Wilhelm Ayecke) Level of quality was one of them and he proved himself. Color was So far the breed successes reflect a high level of very important as well as a pedigree which allo- quality. Horses are bred that also are interesting to wed for black color in the next generation with competition riders. Sir Wanabi by Santorini/Lort- Experience the only a few white markings; furthermore correct- zing descends from the breeding program of the Mounties! ness, health, rideability and an excellent dispositi- RCMP. Born in 2002 this stallion was approved in on – all attributes that were the decisive criteria in the USA in 2007 after an above average completi- The Hanoverian Association has the early phase. on of the stallion performance test with 117 wished to be able to welcome points. He stands at stud in Ontario at the stallion the Royal Canadian Mounted Increasing demands on quality station of Sandra Laprise. Eclipsed by Color by Es- Police (RCMP) with their musical Dr. Enno Hempel who advised the first purchasing cudo/Federalist was approved in 2011. This stallion ride to Verden for a very long committee remembers, “The responsible Sergeant had proven his outstanding jumping ability on the time. And now the Mounties Brian Culp watched me negotiate with Olympic ri- stallion performance test in the USA in 2010 whe- have accepted! der Cindy Ishoy about purchases in Verden at the re he became the champion in the jumping index. Winter Fair in Toronto in 1988. This triggered the In respect to his color he looks like the grand For During the course of the ceremo- idea to go to the source. We arranged for a mee- Pleasure that can be found on the damside of nies for Queen Elizabeth II’s ting to discuss the possibilities of cooperation. 6 Eclipsed’s pedigree. His owner Katriina Ruotsalo 60th throne anniversary the months later the first committee came to Verden.” will enter into the stallion business with him. Today RCMP will travel to Europe in The Canadian experts returned regularly. The de- the mare herd is of high quality. Even though big June with 36 riders and horses. It mands on the quality increased. In the initial sta- movement is not a priority, elasticity and natural will make a stop in Verden in ges they did not use approved stallions. Then they balance are of great importance. Therefore it is not May before the group continues took another important step: They were now loo- surprising that new purchases often carry the their journey on to Windsor. You king for approved and performance-tested stalli- state’s premium title. You find the names of proven will be able to experience the ons as they produced more horses than they nee- stallions like Don Frederico, Hochadel, His High- exceptional Musical Ride in the ded. ness, Desperados or Fürst Heinrich in each pedig- Niedersachsenhalle – presented ree. in cooperation with the Embassy The RCMP installed a bi-annual auction program of Canada on May 4th! The im- for horses that did not end up with the right color, The horses are not bred for regular police horse pressive under-saddle presenta- were unable to fulfill the specific demands or were duties. These horses are trained for the musical tion will be the highlight of a older broodmares. The demand for horses with an ride and then send out into the world as ambassa- colorful event. internationally accepted pedigree is higher. The dors for Canada. A caravan of trucks with 36 hor- RCMP bought the first approved stallion from the ses and their riders regularly travel through entire Get your tickets now! station Platte in Hollenstedt: Santorini by Sunlight Canada. They do not stop there! They also visit the xx/Dirk (breeder: Alfred Kratzke, Bremen) became USA, South America, many Asian countries and Eu- Tickets are $ 25 (per seat) and very, very popular and set a high standard for the rope. In the homeland they are a reminder of the can be ordered online at www. following stallions. He produced blood-influenced past, of the roots of the country – they promote hannover.com or at www.ver- and rideable horses. Unfortunately he did not get the identity. In other countries the “Mounties” den-turnier.de. For further infor- very old. He had to be put to sleep in 2002. Dubai with their red uniforms are well received as sym- mation please call Kristina by Donnerhall/Duerkheim (breeder: Henning Pe- bols for Canada, as ambassadors for this beautiful Schlüter under +49 (0) ters, Barum) was his successor as the main bree- land. At the same time they became ambassadors 4231/673740. ding stallion. The RCMP delegation found this stal- for the horses they ride - the Hanoverians. n

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Department for foreign countries (breeding), deve- lopment and consulting: Ludwig Christmann, Maren Schlender and Monika Meyer.

from the Breed Orientation Course and the Learner Judges’ Course. Monika Meyer participates in pro- ducing the magazine “DER HANNOVERANER”. She handles all stallion advertisements. She is also involved in the initiative “Hannoveraner erleben” (Experience Hanoverians). She maintains contact to the partner businesses and organizes represen- tations on trade fairs. “I enjoy the diversity of my responsibilities,” Monika Meyer explains. She has worked for the Hanoverian Association for more than 23 years and until 2010 she cared for and was the person mainly responsible for the affairs of the Young Breeders. “I enjoy not only holding an office job but working with something that is alive. The program ‘Experience Hanoverians’ is dear to my heart. We see the positive response and the great demand in this area especially on trade Slogan filled fairs.” Maren Schlender is also an important part of this department. The 32-year old studied agricultural science in Kiel and joined forces with the associa- with life tion as assistant to the management in 2008. She changed into the department of Dr. Ludwig Christ- mann two years later. The coordination of inspec- tion tours is one of her responsibilities. Furthermo- Hanover – Success all over the world: To some extent re she is always in contact with breeders and horse we owe it to the department for foreign countries breed associations and breeding clubs. She judges at mare inspections, mare shows and foal registra- (breeding), development and consulting that this tions in foreign countries, in the main Hanoverian slogan is filled with life. breeding area as well as all over Germany. “I expe- rience many different mentalities and people By Hilke Sweers which makes my field of responsibilities so attrac- tive,” Maren Schlender comments. Attending to participants of the breed orientation course and he department for foreign countries (breeding), training foreign judges is as much part of her job Tdevelopment and consulting has an important description as is the coordination of the entire role. Advice and care for breeders in foreign coun- spectrum of seminars, too. tries are its first priority. Developing new projects within the Hanoverian Association and offering se- The responsibilities minars all around horses play an important role, The department was created in the 90s because too. Dr. Ludwig Christmann who has worked for the interest in the Hanoverian breed outside of the Hanoverian Association for 27 years now is the Germany’s borders increased greatly. The goal was departmental head for development and consul- to give foreign breeders the opportunity to coope- ting. He maintains close contact with foreign bree- rate and interact with german breeders. The Asso- ders and offers his advice at the customers home. ciation Hanoverians International represents the interests of foreign breeders. Members of this as- Monika Meyer supports him with his work. She or- sociation are the daughter associations Australia, ganizes his travels to foreign countries, translates Great Britain, New Zealand and the USA as well as correspondence and attends to requests from all the Horse Breeding Clubs in Canada, , over the world. Her field of responsibilities also in- Finland, France, Italy and . Such breeding cludes the organization of the program and the clubs were established in Sweden and in South Af- resulting correspondence with the participants rica in 2011. The Hanoverian Association main-

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tains a continuous contact with foreign breeders and has developed breeding guidelines that Hano- This is Hilke Sweers verian breeders worldwide have to observe. Once a I am sixteen years old and attend the 10th grade. year the breed orientation course is offered to inte- I shall transfer to a higher-level trade school in rested foreign breeders. It offers detailed insight Emden when I´ve finished middle school (10th into the Hanoverian breeding program. The course grade). I have ridden horses from being 6 years includes exterior evaluation, useful knowledge of age. I got my first horse three years ago. I have about stallion lines and visits to private breeding been actively participating in the Young Breeder farms, stallion stations and the state stud. The for- Program since 2007 because I have always been eign Hanoverian breed associations offer sites for interested in everything that has to do with hor- mare inspections and foal registrations just like in ses. I completed my first Young Breeder Competi- Germany does. This international cooperation adds tion in 2008 and won right away. I was the third to introducing people worldwide to the Hanoveri- winner in the final in Verden in 2011. I aspire an horse. after a profession that has to do with horses. I would like to do an apprenticeship in equine ma- Projects nagement and possibly follow it up by studying The projects of the department for foreign coun- equine management at university. tries (breeding), development and consulting in- clude “Experience Hanoverians”, work with young breeders, the Program for Hanoverian Jumper Hor- munity a few years ago. The intent was to find out se Breeding and research projects and judges’ trai- if OCD (Osteochondrosis) is directly related to the ning. In addition to consulting breeders in foreign way a horse is raised and how the feeding of the countries the department under Dr. Ludwig Christ- mares and foals influences the health of the foals. mann also launches new projects. One of these Furthermore the association works together with initiatives is “Experience Hanoverians”. The funda- universities, i.e. the University Göttingen. Dr. Lud- mental idea behind this project was to introduce wig Christmann looks after university students and explain the qualities of the who write scientific papers. to recreational riders and its predisposition to ver- satility. These horses are suitable for top competi- All current information on stallions of the Hanove- tions as well as for recreational riding. There are rian Association including all data that is relevant partner businesses serving as landing places for for breeding like results from stallion performance buyers and small breeders all over tests, show successes, the number of approved and in some bordering counties. We have high de- sons and much more is documented in the Year- mands on these partner businesses; for instance book Stallion. Equine seminars are offered on the horses must be kept in a horse-friendly envi- breeding and raising of horses but also on equine ronment, their health as well as their training must business administration throughout the entire be a top priority. We also set high expectations in year. Experienced professionals are invited as the managers of the partner businesses. They have guest speakers. to further their education, attend seminars and they must guarantee to properly raise their horses. I really liked two things in this department. I am After the successful sale weeks we have marketed very excited about the engagement in foreign the recreational horses in our auction program countries. It is interesting that Hanover is represen- since last year. The Program for Hanoverian Jumper ted worldwide and that Hanoverian breeders in Horse Breeding is another great project that was foreign countries receive advice and help from Ver- started in 1993. The reason for this program is to den. Furthermore I greatly value the project “Expe- give new impulses to the breeding of jumper hor- rience Hanoverians” as Hanoverian horses are ses. Only mares that have proven their ability brought closer to recreational riders with this pro- through performance and have produced very ject. n good offspring are accepted into this program.

The Hanoverian Association conducted a research program together with the German Research Com-

Editorial: THE HANOVERIAN is published by Hannoveraner Verband e. V., Lindhooper Str. 92, D-27283 Verden, Germany, e-mail: [email protected]. Editor: Britta Züngel, translations: Yvonne Zuther, Paul Kershaw

The Hanoverian 04|2012 19 Hanoverian Highlights 2012 Minimizing HANNOVERANER VERBAND Osteochondrosis Cheeky Calimbo by Contendro/Lemon xx. Photo: Ix The “Royal Breeding Book of the Netherlands” (KWPN) introduced the newest research results regarding Osteochondrosis and strategies to avoid it during a seminar for guests from all over the world at the stallion licensing in ’s-Hertogenbosch. By Dr. Ludwig Christmann

May 4 Musical Ride lsa Grevenhof used the subject Osteochon- done. Osteochondrosis is a result of a disor- Idrosis to earn her doctorate degree in Wa- der. A layer of cartilage changes into bone Royal Canadian Mounted Police geningen just recently. She emphasized that mass in a relatively young horse. There is lite- there are different causes for Osteochondro- rally a continuous metabolism Especially in May 4/5 sis. Genetics, feeding and exercise of the very young foals. A foal grows at a fast pace and May-Auction young foal have been identified as being the the body instantly repairs many small dama- most important causes. Genetics as an indivi- ges which may appear. These dynamics de- Hanoverian riding horses dual factor has the largest impact out of the- crease with age and with progressing ossifi- se three influential factors. Ilsa Grevenhof cation of the cartilage. We believe that at the July 20/21 recorded the heritability to be 23 percent. age of nine months existing Osteochondrosis The following joints were examined: the stif- will remain. Taking radiographs of younger Summer-Auction le, the hock and the fetlock joint. She belie- foals will therefore be inconclusive. Hanoverian riding horses ves that between 100 and 200 genes are re- sponsible for the development or 20 yearlings have been randomly chosen August, 1-5 non-development of Osteochondrosis. The from the first vintage of a young sire and ra- economical impact of Osteochondrosis lies diographed in the Netherlands since 2007. International around 10 Million Euros in the Netherlands Breed values are calculated from this publis- Dressage and alone. This figure consists not only of the de- hed data, if they are at least 55 percent reli- Festival crease in value for the affected horse but also able. The breed values for competition suita- of veterinarian fees and the cost for surgery. bility allow for a deviation of 20 points. The Herwart von der Decken-Show All these expenses as well as the decrease in breed value OCD is only granted a deviation value affect the breeder. of 4 points; this means: with a median value of 100 the breed values essentially stay so- The strategies to avoid this from happening mewhere between 92 and 108. cannot be limited to a careful stallion selec- tion. Even if stallions are free of OCD they Hans van Tartwijk from the University van Hannoveraner Verband e. V. can still be carriers and pass on the pre-dis- Hall Larenstein explained how the breeder Lindhooper Str. 92 position. A test of descendants has therefore uses these breed values when selecting a Niedersachsenhalle been installed for stallions in the Nether- stallion. Rob Krabbenberg who works in pro- D-27283 Verden lands. “It is enough to check 20 offspring to duct and development for the feed producing Phone +49 42 31/67 30 receive a sufficiently secured image about company Pavo has introduced new results Fax +49 42 31/67 37 12 the heredity of a stallion,” Grevenhof says. with respect hereto. In his lecture he empha- www.hannoveraner.com Danielle Arts who is responsible for research sizes the importance of mineral supplements [email protected] within the KWPN explains exactly how this is like calcium, phosphor and magnesium for SportResearch

the development of the skeleton. These minerals summed up that administering a supplement to a have to be present in each horse in a certain ratio. young foal could reduce the occurrence of Osteo- A foal needs to have a Ca:P:Mg-ratio of 5:3:1. chondrosis. The results are best if supplements are Feed analyses from recent years show that espe- administered during the first months in a foal’s life. cially the share of phosphor and magnesium has He emphasized that trace minerals like copper and decreased. The share of these elements in the foal zinc also play a role however this particular study milk is too low and therefore it is necessary to ad- strictly focused on the above-mentioned minerals. n minister a supplement.

The influence of feed Pavo performed a feed research in cooperation with the Animal Health Center and the Veterinary School Utrecht. 63 foals were divided into two groups during the first five months in the first re- search program. One group received a supplement with the above mineral elements the other didn´t.

The share of magnesium in the blood of the group that received the supplement was considerably higher. Radiographs were taken of all the foals when they were five months old. Only 25 percent of the group of foals that had received additional phosphor and magnesium showed signs of Osteo- chondrosis compared to 45 percent of foals in the other group. A similar research program was con- ducted on 52 foals between 5 and 12 months of age. A reduction was noticeable here, too however Osteochondrosis is a condition within the growing not to the same extent as with administering a cartilage where there is a failure in ossification in a supplement at a very young age. Krabbenberg young horse.

The Hanoverian breeding management takes the following position on the discussion about OCD:

The Hanoverian Association newly formulated still rather controversial. There are voices that the provisions for the licensing of Hanoverian consider the value placed on radiographs alone stallions with respect to taking radiographs after to be too high and they do not want to promote the great interdisciplinary OCD-research project this fact through even more rigorous selection that started in 2001. Since then a stallion is dis- criteria. Furthermore there are no research re- missed from licensing without exception if OCD sults that show the actual influence of certain is present in the stifle. A finding of OCD in the radiograph results on the long-term use of hor- hock does not immediately lead to a dismissal. It ses. depends on the severity. The commission of the Hanoverian Association that reads the radio- It is however a fact that the market reacts sensib- graphs and makes the decision uses longstan- ly to the subject of OCD. It is better for a breeder ding experiences from Verden’s auction program. to send a horse to a purchase exam and have no OCD findings. In addition to genetics it is therefo- In the past the strategy of the Hanoverian Asso- re important to develop a feeding program and ciation was not to have a zero-OCD policy but create a living environment that will minimize the instead have a careful selection leading to sound risk. judgment. On one side we do not want to limit ourselves from the beginning in the selection of The Hanoverian Association also supports additi- stallions especially with respect to such stallions onal research plans for OCD to better explain the that are of great interest from a competition molecular genetic relations. We hope for me- point of view. On the other side the discussion aningful results with respect to a possible geno- about this subject on the responsible panels is mic selection.

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