10|2020 DER HANNOVERANER No. 10 | October 2020

Sport Hannover‘s trump cards

Hannoveraner Verband The course is newly set

Bundeschampion of three-year old mares and geldings: Rock Festival by Rock Fore- ver/Fürstenball and rider Joline Durand. Sport

Bundeschampion of three-year old stallions: Va’Pensiero by Vitalis/Fürstenball and Hannah Laser. Photo: Equitaris Hannover‘s trump cards

Hannoveraner horses won four medals – two times gold and two times silver – in four riding horse classes at the Bundeschampionate in September. Hannover’s trump cards stood out especially in both classes for three-year olds. By Dr. Ludwig Christmann

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he final competition at the Bundeschampion- was bred in Denmark by Sally Hjort Schultz. He too Tate was the class for three-year old stallions. impressed with his rideability, his character and his From a Hannoveraner perspective, this was the ab- performance willingness. With respect to his type, solute highlight. For the first time, the final for his large frame immediately catches one’s eye, three-year olds was scheduled without a guestrid- which is paired with his strong type and his long- er test. Va’Pensiero by Vitalis/Fürstenball out of the legs. His rider Sina Aringer brilliantly developed his breeding program of Breeding Farm Düvel in uphill movement, which reflected high elasticity. Katlenburg became the winner. Va’Pensiero is a The Westphalian stallion Macchiato by Morricone/ very special horse. In addition to his qualities as a Just Perfect (owner: Stallion Station Pape) earned rising dressage horse, he impresses with his dispo- bronze (final score 9.0) with rider Greta Heemsoth, sition and his superior demeanor. He captivated who beautifully presented him. The Hannoveraner the judges with his magnificent type and his beau- stallion FS Bloomberg by Bon Coeur/Don Index tiful face, a flawless exterior, and his moving and (breeder: Ludwig Schüring, Gescher), who certainly rideability values. Commentator Dr. Carsten Munk was of equal overall quality, finished in fourth especially highlighted the correctness of his con- place. Vacation Farm Stuecker from Weeze brought formation. The way this stallion develops the trot this stallion to Warendorf, Marina Welbers rode with incredible regularity and natural self-carriage him. FS Bloom-berg is still a bit narrow but long- while powerfully moving-off is truly impressive legged. The judges honored his high overall quality (score 9.5). His canter is uphill (9.0); he instantly with a final score of 8.8. After winning gold in the division marches in a regular, four-beat walk while covering for three-year olds, Hannah Laser a lot of ground (9.5). The training of the stallion Ibiza Dream by Ibiza/Dimaggio, a Rhineland stal- won silver with Damaschino by was rewarded with the top score of 10. His rider lion, which is bred and owned by Axel Windeler Danone/Fidertanz in the division for four-year old stallions. Photo: Beelitz Hannah Laser, a trainer/rider from Klosterhof Med- from Verden-Walle, was presented by Anna Fie- ingen certainly deserves some credit for this. She belkorn. In seventh place with a score of 8.3, this presented the stallion elegantly and confidently. stallion just missed the final of the six best horses. The final score was 9.5! Other Hannoveraner and Rhineland stallions, which were presented in the qualification, were Rockabye finished in second place with an overall Lord Legend by Libertad/Baroncelli with rider Ma- score of 9.2. He is from the first vintage of world reike Mimberg (breeder: Rita Twiedy, Salzbergen) champion Revolution and out of a dam by Belstaff. and Fontane by For Romance II/Stedinger with Ja- Rockabye is owned by Helgstrand Dressage and cob Schenk (breeder: Elmadin Löcke, Tiddische).

Like A Best Friend where we are: on the trails, on a horse show Ratje Niebuhr-Show in Verden; St.Pr.St. or in the riding ring at home,” the rider raves. Mona Lisa D even as the reserve champion- After presenting the equestrian world with ess. Both mares completed their respective the Bundeschampion of three-year old stal- Felix-Ferdinand Becker bought Va’Pensiero mare performance tests with above average lions, Damaschino, last year, Hannah Laser on the stallion sales. His mother, dressage score; both received the score of 9.0 from was now able to repeat this success with trainer Esther Maruhn, has often had good the test rider for their rideability; both con- Va’Pensiero. With the victory in Warendorf, experiences with stallions from Verden. She firmed their quality with victories in riding the pair remains unbeaten. They competed is closely involved in the further develop- horse classes before becoming broodmares. six times and, each time, their performance ment of this diamond in the raw, “We came St.Pr.St. Mona Lisa D has seven descendants was rewarded with the winning ribbon – last to the agreement with Family Wahler to keep with successful sport-horse careers including at the Hannoveraner Championship in Ver- Va’Pensiero on Klosterhof Medingen as a Dearly Dancer by De Niro, which is successful den. “Positive charisma, great attitude, am- breeding stallion for at least the next three up to the S-level. JF/LC bition, always friendly and always for the years. With this agreement, both involved rider,” that is how Hannah Laser describes parties have security with respect to plan- her model student. ning issues,” says Esther Maruhn. Krack C Vivaldi Renate-Utopia Hannah Laser was awarded the Animal Wel- This success is not a coincidence, when you Vitalis fare Prize for optimally completing the train- take a look at Va’Pensiro’s damline of Anfer- D.Day Tolivia ing scale and for the sensitive presentation tigung, which the breeding farm Düvel in the Nalivia of the stallion. “Va’Pensiero is like a best district of Northeim cultivates. The bay was Fürst Heinrich friend, who never is in a bad mood and al- born there. His dam, Hann.Pr.St. Floies, as Fürstenball Hann.Pr.St. Maradonna ways is adventurous. While riding him, I for- well as his granddam Mona Lisa D repre- Floies Metternich get my surroundings and enjoy his positive sented the breeding club Braunschweig on St.Pr.St. Mona Lisa D Annelie energy and his will power! Regardless of the Herwart von der Decken-Show or the

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The Hannoveraner Champion Rock Festival pre- mare Be my BallIrina descended out of the line of vailed again in Warendorf in the division for three- Nimeta. Two horses from the Rhineland just missed year old mares and geldings. Before judge Dr. the acceptance into the final: Feiner Fritz by Fi- Carsten Munk announced the scores, he empha- amingho/Lancer II (bred, owned and presented by sized the part of his name: “Festival”, since an- Janine Drissen) and Egon by Escolar/Royal Blend nouncing his result was like a festival of scores: (breeder: Christa Westermann, Dannenberg) rid- trot 10, canter 10, walk 9.0, training 9.5, confor- den by Jacob Schenk finished the qualification mation 9.0. The final score amounted to 9.5 and with the same score sharing seventh place. Man- says a lot about the presentation but not every- duchai by Morricone/ Johnson (breeder: Frank Kuh- thing. The interior of Rock Festival reminds us of lmann, Diesdorf) with rider Kahra Alena Baumann Va’Pensiero: He too is a quiet and confident horse, and Leno B by Livaldon/Freudenfest (breeder: but then immediately ready to perform when he is Heinrich Bielmann, Burgdorf) with rider Anja Krei- challenged. Rock Festival’s uphill movement is es- tel-Haberhauffe followed next. pecially impressive combined with very good self- carriage and a lot of elasticity, which is paired with First-class four-year old stallions a powerful push-off. Breeder, owner and rider is The final of four-year old stallions was not only Joline Durand, who caught everyone’s attention very exciting but also high-class. Three Hannover- with her sensitive riding style, which she already aner made it into the final of the six best. Behind exhibited one month earlier in Verden. the very large-framed Oldenburg Fynch Hatton OLD by Formel Eins/Sir Donnerhall with rider Sina Rock Festival had a strong opponent in the final in Aringer (9.5), Damaschino, the Bundeschampion the Oldenburg mare First Dance by For Dance. Her from 2019, became one of the two reserve cham- dam is the Hannoveraner mare Wentana by Welt- pions with the final score of 9.4. As a son of meyer/Brentano II. She goes back to the founda- Danone out of a dam by Fidertanz/Caprimond, tion dam Jutfalla. The final score of 9.3 says a lot Damaschino is a true product of Klosterhof Medin- Joline Durand and her Bundescham- about Wentana’s high quality. Hannoveraner ge- gen, the breeder. Nobody questioned his moving pion Rock Festival by Rock Forever/ netics via the sire Bon Coeur were also present in and rideability talents. He matured since last year. Fürstenball. Photo: Toffi the third-placed horse Ronja Räubertochter K 3. His stallion expression has drastically increased She is another top quality horse by Bon Coeur, who and his large frame has filled out with muscula- proves to be a true producer of dressage horses. A ture. This is combined with a very correct and stur- Trakehner mare by Helium, the Westphalian bred dy conformation. Hannah Laser presented mare Be my BallIrina by Benicio and the German Damaschino in an excellent fashion. “It was our Sporthorse Benderry by Benicio/Londonderry com- goal to also reach the final this year. I am very pleted the field of participants in the final of the six happy with this outcome,” said Burkhard Wahler. best mares and geldings. Benderry goes back to The Oldenburg stallion Global Player by Grand the Hannoveraner damline of Namaza, while the Galaxy finished on the same score. Global Player is

A Rascal Just as with Va’Pensiero, the dam’s sire of ered him a good match for my mare Fair- Joline Durand answers the question of how Rock Festival is Fürstenball. He nearly guar- ytale. The frame, the rideability and espe- she would characterize her horse as follows: antees top rideability and a good walk in his cially the walk are very important to me.” “He is very smart. Sometimes I get the feel- offspring. The Hannoveraner damline of Jelo- The second Rock Festival was born, his name ing that he understands every word. He has ra follows in his pedigree with Wolkenstein was already found. “He just loves to show a lot of charm, but he can also be a rascal.” III/Gluecksstern/Don Carlos – a lot of jumper off!” After the Hannoveraner and the Bun- And who is Joline Durand? After researching blood, which is known for strength and deschampionate, one thng is certain: The the career of the young, yet experienced toughness. show must go on! rider, one realizes that her latest successes Dr. Ludwig Christmann are not a coincidence. Joline Durand was Joline Durand celebrated placements with Rocket Star born in Berlin, where she also grew up. She Rock Festival’s dam in dressage horse class- Rockwell Galatee completed her training in classical riding and es, before the bay mare was inseminated. Rock Forever training in Lienen and was awarded the She has a foal at her side by Bon Vivaldi and St.Pr.St. Landstreicher Stensbeck-Plaque. Since 2018, he is a mas- is in foal to DeLorean by Dancier. Until now, Lady Sunshine St.Pr.St. Darling ter in equestrian management. Before earn- I viewed breeding from the perspective of a Fürst Heinrich Fürstenball ing this degree, she had already started her rider,” so the 28-year old. During my train- Maradonna own facility in Hoerstel near Riesenbeck un- ing, I already rode descendants of Rock For- Fairytale Wolkenstein III der the name “Stars of Dressage”. Rock Fes- ever, which I liked a lot. Because of his high Wolkenfee Glückliche tival is the first foal that she bred and raised. percentage of Thoroughbred blood, I consid-

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Rockabye by Revolution/Belstaff became vice Bundeschampion of three-year old stallions with rider Sina Aringer. Photo: Lafrentz out of a dam by Don Schufro, which was bred in Denmark and goes back to the Hannoveraner damline of Williswinda from the area of Hadeln.

Just like last year, Danciero by Dancier/Floriscount (breeder: ZG Broers and Weber, Aurich; owner: Stallion Station Helgstrand/Schockemöhle) fin- ished on the “thankless” fourth place. As always, Eva Möller presented him beautifully. He impressed with his overall quality, especially with his very ac- tive hind leg, which steps deep under the center of gravity. He was rewarded with a final score of 9.1. Rod Laver by Rock Forever/ Fidertanz followed with rider Lena Stegemann. Rod Laver had done very well in the Hannoveraner Championship and proved his high overall quality again in Warendorf. He is a product of the breeding program of Simone and Thomas Visser from Dentlein, Bavaria. At Ver- Flintstone. Barcelona by Borsalino/ Danone (breed- den’s stallion sales, Frank Becker bought him in er: Michael Schenk) followed next with rider Jacob 2018. The fact that the reigning Hannoveraner vice Schenk, the breeder’s son. The vice champion from champion of four-year old stallions and last year’s 2019 did not handle the adverse conditions as Bundeschampion Bon Courage did not make it well as other participants – it was not her day! San into the final because of a very low walk score, was Piccolo F by Sandro Hit/Piccolo from the Rhineland heavily discussed. Many expert observers were un- (breeder: Friedhelm Frentzen, Euskirchen) also par- able to comprehend this scoring. Bailador by Beni- ticipated in the final with rider Thomas Rive. He cio/Florencio (breeder: Susanne Geffke, Cuxhaven) impressed with his powerful mechanics. The fol- and rider Nicola Haug also did not make it into the lowing horse-rider combinations missed the finals: final. Donnovan M by Dancier/Londonderry (breeder: Dagmar Meyer, Edemissen) with rider Sascha Ten horses in the final Boehnke, Valdividan W by Veneno/Fidertanz from Hannover did not win any medals in the division the Rhineland (breeder: ZG Werth, Moers) with for four-year old mare and geldings. The very im- rider Patricia Gehre, Fayola Dream by Floriscount/ portant, powerfully moving, typy Oldenburg mare Sirtaki (breeder: Marina-Mara Tranins, Wahrenholz) Casey by Sir Donnerhall/ Fürst Heinrich ridden by with rider Silvia Busch-Kuffner, Ladylike by Lival- Hermann Gerdes won with a final score of 9.2. The don/Wolkenstein II from the Rhineland (breeder: Oldenburg Brighton by Benicio/Sir Donnerhall be- Axel Windeler, Verden-Walle) with rider Ellen came vice champion with rider Sandra Kötter. The Stengele and Belissima F by Belissimo M/Alvarino Westphalian Deflorina S by Don Juan de Hus/Don also from the Rhineland (breeder: ZG Fleurkens, Bedo followed in third place with rider Ann-Chris- Geldern) with Janine Drissen. tin Wienkamp. Because of numerous double place- ments in the qualification for this division, a total Wolfgang Egbers was the commentator of both of ten horses made it into the final. The Hannover- finals for four-year olds. He always also empha- aner Champion of four-year old mares and geld- sized the strengths and weaknesses of the exterior. ings, Tom Jones KR by Tomahawk/Donnerhall It is a matter of great concern to him. As a trainer, (breeder: Dr. Ulrich Kriebel, Bienenbüttel) was one he sees again and again how important the exte- of them. Nicole Vater presented him very well and rior of a horse is for its functionality and its dura- showed off his talents. He had finished the qualifi- bility. Janina Tietze was the designated test rider cation in third place and again seemed unim- for the four-year olds. She obtained a lot of praise pressed by the difficult footing and the weather and encouragement for a job well done. “It was conditions in the final. He impressed with his uphill very exciting to serve as a test rider at the Bunde- movement especially in the canter finishing the fi- schampionate for the first time. Usually I am on the nal in sixth place together with Flintstone by Fürst other side! I experienced how the judging panel Romancier/Angard (breeder: Kathrin Schuchardt, comes to its decisions, and I was able to contrib- Ahnatal). Louise Noergaard Jensen presented ute.” n

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only won the title in the division for six-year olds, but also earned silver and bronze in the division for five-year olds with two Hannoveraner horses. Four horses from Hannoveraner breeding programs fin- ished in the top five of the final for five-year olds, which is certainly gratifying from a Hannoveraner perspective. Out of 41 horses in the final qualifica- tion, 18 were Hannoveraner, in other words Han- nover had the largest contingent in this division. Out of 18 finalists, nine came from the Hannover- aner breeding area. As strong as the representa- tion of Hannoveraner was in the division for five- year olds, as little was the number in the class for six-year olds. Only two competed in the final qual- ification, none made it into the final.

Because of the Corona pandemic, this year cannot be compared to any other. One could not but no- tice the special circumstances in the eventing com- petitions. Only riders and their grooms were per- mitted with strict regulations in place, and journalists. Their accreditations had been limited considerably. Especially during the finals on Sun- day, the atmosphere on Warendorf’s cross-country terrain suffered quite a bit. Usually many specta- tors fill the grandstands and the sectioned-off ar- eas and watch the exciting competition while cheering and clapping. Now these areas were empty and quiet. This circumstance did, however, not damage the sport or the extraordinary perfor- mances of horses and riders. Especially in the divi- sion for five-year olds, highly talented horses com- peted. The performances, which the horse-rider All spots on combinations delivered all the way into the final, deserved nothing but top scores. The course meas- ured 1.600 metres, which had to be mastered in 3,29 minutes, and included 14 obstacles. It re- the podium quired a lot of skill and high aptitude from the young horses. Responsiveness, gallop, courage and rideability at the L-level were required. Hannover dominated the competition in the The riders quickly found out, whether or not their division for five-year old event horses. Dark horses had received the required level of training Gambler is the name of the Bundeschampion. because of the frequent changes of direction, higher and lower landing sites behind the fences, By Rolf Hillmann challenging water questions, narrow jumps and the required high speed. The judges had observed the horses very well on the days leading up to the Dark Gambler by Diacontinus/Sta- he Bundeschampionate for German event final and had selected correctly: There were hardly lypso became the Bundeschampion of five-year old event horses with Thorses began on Thursday with the final quali- any bad pictures in the final for five-year olds; finer rider Antonia von Baath. fication for a large group of five-year olds of good more subtle differences decided the outcome. The Photo: Lafrentz quality, a total of 41. and a small group of six-year participants of the great final consisted of horse- olds, a total of only 18. Three days later, the Han- rider combinations, which either had qualified di- noveraner Dark Gambler with his rider Antonia von rectly on Thursday, or which had qualified via the Baath and the Holstein mare Camisa Negra with small final on Friday. The Bundeschampion Dark Pia Münker were celebrated as the new Bundes- Gambler by Diacontinus/Stalypso (breeder: Andre- champions. Pia Münker from Bonn-Rodderberg, as Middelkampf, Grönloh) had taken the rounda- Rhineland, was the most successful rider. She not bout way to his final victory. He finished in 14th

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position on Thursday. The next day, he won the ing and finished in eleventh place with a difference small final. On Saturday, he also delivered promis- of 3.4 points to the winner on Saturday. The pair ing performances in dressage and jumping, which delivered the second-best round on Sunday on the earned him a fourth position. demanding cross-country course. The gelding, which once had participated in Verden’s foal auc- It was Peppermint Patty by Perigueux/Contendro tion in July, finished on an overall fifth place. The (breeder: Diedrich Meyer, Köhlen), who appeared judges confirmed that Chin Tonic has everything to be the most hopeful finalist from a Hannover- that it takes to be an event horse: confidence, su- aner perspective. She performed very well on all periority, jumping ability and a fast gallop. days in Warendorf with her rider Stephan Dubsky taking second position after the qualification, Peppermint Patty scared everybody pretty badly, dressage and jumping. Her dam is a full-sister to when the beautifully marked chestnut mare left Sandra Auffarth’s Bundeschampionesse from the ground far too early at a wide table in the be- 2012, Corona. ginning of the course and almost went head over heels. It was close. Luckily she magically landed on High up in the standings her feet, but needed two strides to fully recover. Because of his famous full-brother and his victory After that, she completed the questions confident- in the final qualification, many believed that Chin ly and uniformly, galloped powerfully and fast be- Tonic by Contendro/Heraldik xx (breeder: Wolf- tween the obstacles. Judge and commentator Thies gang Lutz, Völkersen) had a serious chance at win- Kaspereit remarked that the mare is a fantastic ning. Olympic rider and multiple German champi- horse with great qualities. Stephan Dubsky and Vice Bundeschampion Abraxas by oness Julia Krajewski rode him. Seven years ago, Peppermint Patty received a score of 7.6 finishing Araldik/Now or Never M with Pia she had ridden the full-brother, Chipmunk FRH, ninth. In the end, the Hannoveraner premium can- Münker. Photo: Lafrentz who now attracts attention with Germany’s Mi- didate and her rider were awarded the Animal chael Jung, to win the Bundeschampionate for Welfare Prize from the Federal Department for Nu- five-year olds. Unfortunately the pair did not con- trition and Agriculture for excellent and horse- vince with its performances in dressage and jump- friendly handling and very horse-appropriate riding.

A Cool Guy mance willingness, which invites to introduc- few days after giving birth, so that the colt ing him to new challenges.” had to be raised with a bottle. “Dark Gambler is very cool for his age. He does not feel like a five-year old,” Antonia Dark Gambler goes back to the dam Juka. In The title holds great importance for Profes- von Baath raves about the great attitude of 1900, Family Middelkampf registered her in sor Dr. Volker Steinkraus, “It shows that we her newly selected national champion. As a the Hannoveraner studbook. Since then this are not only on the right track with the young horse, he was rather difficult and very line is tended to and developed in the area breeding program and with the selection of easily startled, but matured into a magnifi- of Artland. We find it in numerous pedigrees breeding stallions, but also with raising and cent cross-country horse. At his home with via Celle’s state stud sires Dürkheim and training young event horses. I am delighted Professor Dr. Volker Steinkraus in Ollsen, he Wanderer. Anabel Balkenhol’s Dablino FRH is that Andreas Middelkampf had chosen the was first called Scar from Scarface as he al- the poster child. Dark Gambler’s granddam right sire, and that this young, versatile ath- ways came in with small injuries from play- Concordia not only is a half-sister to the ap- lete of great talents found a sensationally ing with a pony in the field. Then he became proval champion in jumping in 2007. Cosin- good rider in Antonia von Baath. To me, this the nickname Scary. hus by Cornet Obolensky, but also already is one of the most important guarantees for produced S-level jumpers, for instance Quan- success in competitions.” Britta Züngel Since many years, the dermatologist is de- tana and Qualido, both by Quicksilber. voted to breeding event horses. He found the dark-bay (breeder: Andreas Middelkampf, “Dark Gambler was bred as a jumper, but I Diamant De Semilly Groenloh) on Verden’s elite foal auction. selected Diacontinus to be his sire because Diarado Roxette “Since stadium jumping becomes more and of his good movement,” Andreas Mid- Diacontinus more important in eventing, I was looking delkampf explains. Movement and rideability Contendro St.Pr.St. Carentina for a weanling with an excellent jumper are important to him also in jumpers. The Agentina pedigree and blood. The colt presented him- breeder followed the weekend in Warendorf Stakkato self very elegantly and confidently,” he re- on his screen, since he was in Southern Ger- Stalypso St.Pr.St. Caracalla calls. “He developed well on a our rather many. Dark Gambler has a promising, one Salina Calido meager fields in the heath. He grew tall but year younger full-brother, who is in training Concordia not too heavy. He also exhibited perfor- in a jumper barn. Dam Salina passed away a Gambler‘s Dame

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Anna Lena Schaaf had downright bad luck. She play with the challenges, exhibiting high rideability and her OS-mare Laguna entered the cross-coun- and speed. The judges rewarded the overall clearly try phase in the leading position. Before getting on above average performance with a score of 8.6, course, she rode into the water, which is not al- which translated into and excellent seventh place. lowed in the final. The judges had no choice but to Schwarzrotgold was another family project bred disqualify her. and owned by Sabine Byl and ridden by Wiebke Byl. His Trakehner sire Schwarzgold clearly stamped The dark gambler this Hannoveraner. The rideability genes of the Dark Gambler, the winner of the small final, had dam’s sire Scolari also helped. The judges saw a never really been away from home according to his natural talent for this sport. A big canter stride, a rider Antonia von Baath. The son of Diacontinus/ lot of rhythm and an incredible potential combined Stalypso had great difficulties, when he was start- with a lot of confidence made him a joy to watch. ed under saddle. He did not really want to fulfill At the huge jump into the water, the black-brown the expectations of his rider. It took a lot of pa- proved his fearlessness. When Wiebke Byl crossed tience and even more time getting the gelding on the finish line with a big smile, the judges just the right track. It proved successful in the final, raved about the sensational round: 9.0 and eighth where he delivered a beautiful round on the cross- place overall. country course and finished on a score of 9.0. Add- Mit ihrer selbstgezogenen Balou du ing the preliminary scores from dressage and Vinetto by Viscount/Escudo (breeder: Walter Rob- Rouet/Cook du Midour AA-Tochter jumping, he held the overall lead by 0.4 earning ert, Breitenbach-Gehau) finished in tenth place. Balou‘s Mascot sprang Pia Münker the sought-after championship title. Lotte Palmgren from Sweden was his rider. The pair auf den Bronzerang. Photo: Keller delivered solid performances on all days. They di- Pia Münker from Rodderberg, where she manages rectly qualified for the big final with a score of 8.1. her own training facility with her life-partner and but decided to also participate in the small final, colleague Ben Leuwer, finished in second and in which they finished in second place (8.6) with an third place. She had qualified both her Hannover- improved performance. After dressage and jump- aner horses for the final. Abraxas by Araldik/Now ing, the pair was in ninth place. In the final, the or Never (breeder: Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen) gelding was not quite able to deliver the cross- already participated in Verden’s auction program country performances of the previous days (7.8). two times. As a foal, he sold on Verden’s May auc- Fulfilling the entire program with three very diffi- tion to the breeding farm Bonhomme. The condi- cult cross-country courses, a dressage and a jump- tions for his upbringing in Werder on the river ing test might have been just a bit too much in the Havel were excellent. Two years later, he was li- end. censed and sold on the stallion sales to the breed- ing farm called Foalshof. Callisto R by Coolio/Astis Amsterdam (breeder: Hagen Reinbeck-Grube, Wolfsburg) was the ninth Balou’s Mascot M by Balou du Rouet/Cook du Mi- Hannoveraner in the final. Nadine Marzahl, an ex- dour AA is a project of Family Münker. Pia Münk- perienced championship rider, presented the bay er’s dad Franz-Josef is the breeder and owner. Ab- gelding. With a lot of feel, she always is able to raxas delivered an exemplary round in light qualify young horses for the big final in Warendorf. contact. He always was on the aids of his rider and Callisto R finished the final qualification on a score in front of her leg impressing the judges, which of 8.5, which translated into 6th place, and the awarded his performance with the highest score of small final in third place with the same score of the day (9.2). In the end, the bay stallion finished 8.5. Unfortunately he did not perform in the dres- in second place just ahead of Balou’s Mascot M. sage and in the jumping test as desired placing Der Sieg in der Qualifikation der Even though she obtained the same total points, 15th. In spite of a respectable round on the difficult Fünfjährigen ging an Chin Tonic v. she received the slightly “worse” score for her per- cross-country course, on which the gelding proved Contendro/Heraldik xx und Julia Krajewski. Photo: Lafrentz formance on the cross-country course (8.8). The that he was up for the task, his overall score of 8.2 genes of the mare’s parents stamped her: jumping was just enough for a 15th position. ability combined with toughness and speed. The judges commented on her performance, “This is Only eight horses participated in the final for six- what we want to see in a ride on a cross-country year olds, five were able to finish. The course at the course.” M-level was very difficult. Pia Münker rode the Holstein mare Camisa Negra to victory; the Trakeh- Entering the great final in seventh place, Rocky ner stallion Ibsen followed in second place. The Balboa by Rocky Lee/Fidertanz (breeder: ZG Storm, Holstein mare Grace finished third with rider Re- Hamminkeln) delivered an impressive performance becca-Juana Gerken.n with rider Arne Bergendahl. The gelding seemed to

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Results of the Bundeschampionate

Three-year-old stallions Hannoveraner and rhenish placements 5. Delestre by Diarado/El Bundy 1. Va‘ Pensiero by Vitalis/Fürstenball 4. Dark Hill by Damon Hill/Stalypso B.: Tanja Iken, Neugaude B.: Zuchthof Düvel, Katlenburg-Lindau B.: Stefan Aust, Armstorf R.: Mario Maintz R.: Hannah Laser R.: Carina Bachmann 6. Oak Grove‘s Clown by Cascadello/Balou du Rouet 2. Rockabye by Revolution/Belstaff 4. Escona (Rhld.) by Escolar/Sir Donnerhall B.: H. G. van Wijlick, Velden/NED B.: Sally Hjort Schultz, Bolderslev/DEN B.: ZG Rütten-Janßen, Mönchengladbach R.: Harm Lahde R.: Sina Aringer R.: Hannah Erbe 7. Starlight R (VA) by Stolzenberg/Raphael 3. Macchiato, Westfale by Morricone/Just Perfect 6. Dancelli by Dante Weltino/Baroncelli B.: Friedrich Wilhelm Rusch, Belum R.: Greta Heemsoth B.: Hubertus Hufendiek, Bad Salzuflen R.: Jannik Theele R.: Beatrice Buchwald Hannoveraner placements 11. Hylanderhof‘s Kanta Lou 4. FS Bloomberg by Bon Coeur/Don Index 8. Feingefühl by Fürstenball/Farewell III by Kannan/Stakkato B.: Ludwig Schüring B.: Gaby Heye-Hammerlage, Belm B.: Sina Dierking, Gilten R.: Marina Welbers R.: Sandra Kötter R.: Kevin Lensky Three-year-old mares and geldings 10. So Unique (Rhld.) (VA) by Sezuan/Donnerhall Seven-year-old showjumpers 1. Rock Festival by Rock Forever/Fürstenball B.: Wilhelm Klausing, Diepholz 1. Melaro, OS by Messenger/Calvaro B.: Joline Durand, Hörstel R.: Eva Möller R.: Patrick Stühlmeyer R.: Joline Durand 10. Deep Infinity by Danciano/Sir Donnerhall 2. Camelot, OS by Cabachon/Baloubet du Rouet 2. First Date OLD by For Dance/Weltmeyer B.: Gestüt Lewitz, Mühlen R.: Frederick Troschke R.: Veronika Steinhof R.: Tessa Frank 3. Mesulot PS, OS by Messenger/Latus 3. Ronja Räubertochter K, Oldenburger Six-year-old dressage horses R.: Eiken Sato by Bon Coeur/Romanov Blue Hors 1. Secret, DSP by Sezuan/St. Moritz Hannoveraner placements R.: Hermann Gerdes R.: Jessica Lynn Thomas 5. Taina by Toulon/Canturo Four-year-old geldings 2. Señor Charming, Westfale B.: Friedrich Grube, Elsdorf 1. Fynch Hatton OLD by Formel Eins/Sir Donnerhall by Stanford/Fürst Piccolo R.: Alexa Stais R.: Sina Aringer R.: Kira Laura Soddermann Five-year-old eventers 3. Eyleen, Westfale by Escolar/Laurentianer 1. Dark Gambler (VA) by Diacontinus/Stalypso 2. Damaschino by Danone/Fidertanz R.: Yvonne Kläne B.: Andreas Middelkampf, Grönloh B.: Burkhard Wahler, Medingen R.: Antonia von Baath R.: Hannah Laser Hannoveraner placements 4. Falihandro by Fürstenball/Dancier 2. Abraxas (VA) by Araldik/Now Or Never M 2. Global Player, Oldenburger B.: Madonna Hedberg, Australien B.: Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen by Grand Galaxy Win T/Don Schufro R.: Niklaas Feitzer R.: Pia Münker Hannoveraner placements 8. Doc-Holliday by Dancier/Landclassic 3. Balou‘s Mascot M 4. Danciero by Dancier/Floriscount B.: Hans-Georg Lühring, Hassel by Balou du Rouet/Cook du Midour AA B.: ZG Broers und Weber, Aurich R.: Marie-Christin Kogel B.: Franz-Josef Münker, Meerbusch R.: Eva Möller Five-year-old showjumpers R.: Pia Münker 5. Rod Laver (VA) by Rock Forever/Fidertanz 1. Charly, OS by Chaman/Stakkato Hannoveraner placements B.: Simone und Thomas Visser, Dentlein R.: Christian Kukuk 5. Chin Tonic (VA) by Contendro/Heraldik xx R.: Lena Stegemann 2. Cashmere, Westfale by Cristallo/Contender B.: Wolfgang Lutz, Völkersen Four-year-old mares and geldings R.: Marco Kutscher R.: Julia Krajewski 1. Casey, Oldenburger by Sir Donnerhall/Fürst Heinrich 7. Rocky Balboa by Rocky Lee/Fidertanz R.: Hermann Gerdes 3. Coros, Westfale by Cornet Obolensky/Arpeggio R.: Hendrik Dowe B.: ZG Theo und Georg Strom, Hamminkeln 2. Brighton, Oldenburger by Benicio/Sir Donnerhall R.: Arne Bergendahl R.: Sandra Kötter Hannoveraner placements 5. Damaskus (VA) by Diacontinus/Alexis Z 8. Schwarzrotgold SB by Schwarzgold/Scolari 3. Deflorina, Westfale by Don Juan de Hus/Don Bedo B.: Dr. Jörn Bramstedt, Bremerhaven B.: Sabine Byl, Weener R.: Ann-Christin Wienkamp R.: Eiken Sato R.: Wiebke Byl Hannoveraner placements: 9. Tornado ME by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve/Dinard L 9. Peppermint Patty by Perigueux/Contendro 6. Tom Jones KR by Tomahawk/Donnerhall B.: Gebhard Jansen, Raubach B.: Diedrich Meyer, Köhlen B.: Dr. Ulrich Kriebel, Bienenbüttel R.: Calvin Böckmann R.: Stephan Dubsky R.: Nicole Vater Six-year-old showjumpers 10. Vinetto by Viscount/Escudo 6. Flintstone (VA) by Fürst Romancier/Angard 1. Lyjanair, Holsteiner by Lyjanero/Coriano B.: Walter Robert, Breitenbach-Gehau B.: Kathrin Schuchardt, Ahnatal R.: Bart van der Maat R.: Lotte Palmgren/FIN R.: Louise Noergaard Jensen 2. Zineday, Westfale by Zinedine/Polydor Six-year-old eventers Five-year-old dressage horses R.: Christian Kukuk 1. Camisa Negra, Holsteiner 1. Sommernacht, Oldenburger by Cascadello II/Contender 3. Everton PJ by Embassy/Light On by Rocco Granata/San Remo R.: Pia Münker B.: Pferdezucht Dr. Jacobs GbR, Bierbergen R.: Greta Heemsoth R.: Alexa Stais 2. Ibsen, Trakehner by Checkpoint/Michelangelo R.: Jens Hoffrogge 2. DSP Danny Cool, DSP by Danciano/Sandro Hit Hannoveraner and rhenish placements R.: Lisa Horler 4. Comme le père (Rhld.) 3. Lou Daymen, OS by Landor S/Come Back II 3. Jetset by Johnson/Beltoni by Comme il faut/Contender R.: Linn Sophie Mauchert B.: Nina Sixtensson, Köping/SWE B.: Bernhard Brückner, Grefrath Note: For reasons of space only those placements are R.: Kira Laura Soddermann R.: Christian Kukuk published which were endowed with prize money

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Duel of top candidates The qualification for the final of six-year olds pre- pared the road for a duel of the top two candi- Jetset celebrates dates, the stallions Secret and Valverde NRW. Se- cret by Sezuan/St. Moritz (Breeding Farm W.M.) became the winner with rider Jessica Lynn Thomas from Sweden. Last year’s vice world champion of bronze medal five-year olds was the legitimate winner with an overall score of 9.2 followed by Valverde NRW by Vitalis/Ampere, last year’s Bundeschampion of five-year olds, with rider Eva Möller. He won the Jetset by Johnson/Beltoni won the bronze medal in second group with a score of 9.0. Anna-Sophie the division for five-year old dressage horses with Fiebelkorn rode Don Mateo into second place. Falihandro by Fürstenball/Dancier (breeder: Ma- rider Kira Laura Soddermann. donna Hedberg, Cooroy/Australia) finished in sixth By Thomas Hartwig place with rider Niklaas Feilzer. Borderline by Bor- deaux/Hotline (breeder: Stud Lewitz, Mühlen) with Emma Kanerva from Finland and Lacoste by Don Olymbrio L/ Londonderry (breeder: Karin Mattson/ he Bundeschampionate in 2020 will be record- Luz/Portugal) with rider Melinda Igantius followed Ted in history. Because of the Corona virus, the on the places five and seven in the first group. showcase of German horse breeding and the Ger- Both impressed with their performances. man training system had to be completely changed and distributed over a period of two weeks. During The final on Saturday delivered some surprises! the last week in August, the jumper and event While one of the favorites, Valverde NRW, made horses performed, while the dressage and riding mistakes in the canter exercises, which dropped horses visited Warendorf in the first week of Sep- him down to fourth position, DSP-stallion Secret tember. The dressage horses had to endure the repeated his superior performances from the qual- biggest change. Since 26 years, they performed on ification. In 2017, he had become the vice cham- the dressage ring at the DOKR (German Olympic pion of three-year old stallions but not without Committee of Riding). This year the dressage class- controversy. Now the expressive black-brown es took place in the jumper ring on the Burandt- earned the title with an overall score of 9.0. The field. Without grandstands, exhibition area and Westphalian horses Senor Charming with rider spectators, this emergency solution proved benefi- Kira Laura Soddermann and Eyleen with Yvonne cial. Environmental-related distractions, which Klaene followed in second and third place. horses had to deal with on the dressage ring at the terrain of the DOKR, were not an issue. The relaxed Valverde NRW finished fourth together with Fali- atmosphere on the entire terrain had a positive ef- handro. The recipient of the Weltmeyer-Prize im- fect on the dressage as well as the riding horses. pressed with his ability and willingness to collect and with his transitions, which reflected his ability Just like last year, “only” one medal was awarded to shift the weight to his hind lags. “Very good” to a Hannoveraner in the division for five- and six- was the assessment of the canter and of his gen- year old dressage horses. Twelve months ago, Don eral impression for a technically very well executed Falihandro by Fürstenball/Dancier was the best six-year old Hanno- Mateo by Don Juan de Hus/Royal Highness (breed- test. Don-Holliday by Dancier/ Landclassic (breed- veraner with rider Niclaas Feilzer er: Axel Windeler, Verden-Walle) had won the er: Hans-Georg Lühring, Hassel) became the sec- placing fourth Photo: Lafrentz bronze medal in the five-year old division with ond-best Hannoveraner with rider Marie-Christin rider Anna-Sophie Fiebelkorn. In addition to just Kogel placing eighth. He had qualified via the counting medals, additional statistical observa- small final. Borderline shared the eleventh place tions were very meaningful. 49 horse-rider combi- with Dolciario by Danciano/Don Frederico (breed- nations participated in the first qualification for er: Christin Eggersglüß, Soltendieck) and rider Eva the final of six-year olds, which included 14 Han- Niklova from the Czech Republic. The dark bay noveraner and one Rhineland horse. The share was Dolciario out of the line of Sporthaus had traveled even higher in the division for five-year olds: 25 to Warendorf as the reigning Hannoveraner dres- out of 75 horses, one third, came from Hannover. sage horse champion. It was not Don Mateo’s day! Five dressage talents came from the Rhineland. Like a red thread through the entire test, the black The number of participants in both divisions was appeared to not be in front of the aids. He was slightly higher than last year. It was encouraging tight in the neck, which reduced the scores for witnessing the great genetic variety of pedigrees. throughness and for overall impression preventing

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Jetset and Kira Laura Soddermann danced into win- ning bronze in the division for five-year old dressage horses Photo: Toffi

a placement. In addition, Lamantia by Lorenzio/ Florencio (breeder: Joerg and Isabel Clasen, Hid- destorf) had qualified for the round of the last 22 competitors with rider Nicole Kirschnick via the small final.

Via the small final Eva Möller rode So Unique by Sezuan/Donnerhall (breeder: Wilhelm Klausing, Diepholz) to victory in the final qualification for five-year olds. The pre- mium stallion and Bundeschampion of three-year old stallions out of the renowned line of Noria had won the classes for four-year olds at the World Championships in Ermelo/NED last year. It made the recipient of the Weltmeyer-Prize one of the greatest candidates to win this year’s title. He won the qualification with a 9.0 in all five criteria. The focus also was on the mare Feingefuehl by Fürsten- shared his placement with Escona from the Rhine- ball/Farewell III (breeder: Gaby Heye-Hammerlage, land by Escolar/Sir Donnerhall (breeder: ZG Rüt- Belm). Two years ago, she had won the Herwart ten-Jansen, Mönchengladbach), which the suc- von der Decken-Show and had left the ring for rid- cessful, young dressage rider Hannah Erbe ing horses in Warendorf as the national champion- beautifully presented. We could have imagined ess of three-year olds. With a score 8.8. the reign- Dancelli by Dante Weltino/ Baroncelli (breeder: Hu- ing Hannoveraner dressage horse championess bertus Hufendiek, Bad Salzuflen) and rider Beatrice shared first place in the second group with two Buchwald to receive a better final score. The pair other horses. This second group was special as ten finished sixth with 8.3. Feingefuehl and Sandra out of 15 placed horses carried the Hannoveraner Koetter were unable to match their quality perfor- hip brand and one the Westphalian brand. mance in the qualification in the final. Small mis- takes slipped in and a loss of rhythm in the half The final proved that qualifying via the small final walk pirouette, which translated into eighth place can very well lead to success. Jetset by Johnson/ with a score of 8.2. “Nonetheless a horse that Beltoni (breeder: Nina Sixtensson, Koeping/Swe- promises great potential,” the judges raved. The den) and rider Kira Laura Soddermann qualified for favorite So Unique and rider Eva Möller encoun- Sunday’s final via a third placement in the small tered a few issues. The impressive chestnut stallion final. The pair delivered a very good performance. had a dynamic start, but built up tension in the Born in Sweden, the very elastic chestnut was the canter phase, which affected not only the score for first in the ring of nineteen competitors. He con- the canter, but also led to a score of 7 for through- vinced with his movement, which went through his ness after obtaining a 9.5 for the walk. An overall undisputed winners in the qualifica- entire body, and his visible readiness for collection. score of 8.1 translated into tenth place. tion for five-year olds. Photo: Lafrentz The walk was the clear highlight, which the judges rewarded with a 9.0. Because of his high basic Even though Hannover only had one medal to quality and his regularity in all three basic gaits, show for in both dressage horse classes, the other this horse definitely has perspective,” Dr. Dietrich results were definitely noteworthy. Five Hannover- Plewa attested to the talent of Jetset. With a final aner and two horses from the Rhineland placed in overall score of 8.5, he earned the bronze medal. the final for five-year olds in the top ten. In the Greta Heemsooth rode the Oldenburg mare Som- division for six-year olds, unfortunately only two mernacht by Rocco Granata to victory with a final Hannoveraner made it into the top ten. It also was score of 8.7. The sport horse from Southern Ger- gratifying to see that the just ten-year old producer many DSP Danny Cool by Danciano finished in sec- Danciano by Dancier/Rotspon (breeder: Jan-Nic- ond place with Lisa Horler (8.6). Dark Hill by Da- laas von Holten, Langen) appeared as sire in the mon Hill/Stalypso (breeder: Stefan Aust, Armstorf) pedigree of three five-year old participants in the and Carina Bachmann just missed winning a med- final, even as the sire of one six-year old partici- al placing fourth with a score of 8.4. The black pant from his first year of breeding n

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vinced with her performance in the free-jumping competition for three-year olds from the Program for Hannoveraner Jumper Horse Breeding, which Everton PJ she won. At the time, she was in foal from Celle’s state stud sire Embassy, which also is a product of the breeding program of Family Jacobs. Five years later, Everton PJ finished second in his division at wins bronze the same location. In the same year, Katharine Kohrs rode him into ninth place in the Hannover- aner Jumper Horse Championships for four-year olds. There, Marcus Beerbaum discovered the jew- In addition to Everton PJ winning third place in the el, “He attracted attention because of his careful- division for six-year old jumpers, Damaskus and ness and his ability,” he remembers. The gelding changed hands. The following year, Rene Dittmer Taina finished fifth in their respective age groups. rode him into third place in the championship, be- By Britta Züngel fore Alexa Stais started riding him in May of this year. The pair immediately won a jumping horse class in Luhmühlen. “The two are a real good fit,” Markus Beerbaum shares with delight. he last medals of the first weekend in Waren- Tdorf were awarded on Sunday afternoon to six- An impressive battery of Hannoveraner (14 com- year old jumpers. The stadium course at the 1.35 petitors) and two horses from the Rhineland fol- metre-level was tricky; only three out of 41 partici- lowed Everton PJ. When have we last seen these pants delivered clear rounds. Everton PJ by Em- kinds of numbers in a jumping horse final? Comme bassy/Light On (breeder: Horse Breeding Dr. Jacobs le pere by Comme il faut/Contender (breeder: GbR, Bierbergen) and Alexa Stais entered the Bernhard Brückner, Grefrath) from the Rhineland jump-off as the second pair. The bay with his supe- finished fourth with one penalty point for exceed- rior ability and his big canter delivered a top round ing the time allowed. Christian Kukuk presented just like the days before. The South African rider the young, privately owned stallion from the stable pushed Everton PJ forward in front of the last oxer; of Beerbaum. Delestre by Diarado/El Bundy (breed- he barely touched the top rail, yet it rolled out of er: Tanja Iken, Neugaude) also was a little bit too the cup. The pair finished the jump-off in the third- slow in the first round finishing in fifth place with best time, which translated into winning bronze rider Mario Maintz. Making the time was not a behind the Holstein Lyjanair by Lyjanero/Coriano problem for Oak Grove’s Clown by Cascadello/Ba- with rider Bart van der Maart and the Westphalian lou du Rouet (breeder: H. G. van Wijlick, Velden/ Everton PJ by Embassy/Light On and Zineday by Zinedine/Polydor with Christian Kukuk. NED). The colorful bay and his rider Harm Lahde Alexa Stais won Bronze in the divisi- When Everton PJ performs, you cannot but watch had the fastest time by far! Unfortunately one rail on of six-year olds. Photo: Lafrentz him. His dam St.Pr.St. Las Vegas PJ already con- fell down, which translated into and excellent sixth place for last year’s Hannoveraner champion, who had found a new owner as a foal on Verden’s foal auction. Jannik Theele rode Starlight R by Stolzen- berg/ Raphael (breeder: Friedrich-Wilhelm Rusch, Belum) into seventh place. The Hannoveraner pre- mium aspirant had been one of the top horses in the collection of jumpers at Verden’s 136th elite auction and sold to an expert from Japan. Kevin Lensky also won some money for his ride aboard Hylanderhof’s Kanta Lou by Kannan/ Stakkato (breeder: Hylanderhof, Gilten) completing the ex- cellent overall result for Hannover. 99 six-year olds participated in the Bundeschampionate, 22 carried the Hannoveraner brand and five the Rhineland brand.

The championship for the vintage from 2015 was a little more clearly arranged. 62 horse-rider com- binations participated in the first qualification in- cluding nine Hannoveraner and one horse from the

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Rhineland. Damaskus by Diacontinus/Alexis years, these classes were called the Youngster- (breeder: Dr. Jörn Bramstedt, Bremerhaven) was Championship. 25 seven-year olds participated in- one of the most impressive horses. He won the cluding three Hannoveraners. second group of both qualifications. The grey was one of the first two-and-a-half year olds to be sold Alexa Stais had brought two to Warendorf. The first on the elite auction in 2017. He delivered a bril- qualification was an S*-jumping class. The rider liant performance with rider Eiken Sato finishing from South Africa rode Geronimo M&M by Graf on scores of 9.3 and 9.2. It was impressive and Top/Silvio (breeder: Hermann Havemeyer, sheer joy to watch him complete the challenges of Schwanewede) into fourth position. She delivered the jumping course with ease combined with ex- a clear round with Taina by Toulon/Canturo (breed- traordinary ability. After long days of competitions, er: Friedrich Grube, Elsdorf) placing ninth. The bay he finally reached the class, which determined, mare out of the line of Fobrissa had already repre- who was going to be awarded the black-red-gold- sented the breeding club Stade at the Herwart von en sash. By now, he appeared to be not as fresh der Decken-Show, where she was awarded a Id- and sharp, and his front legs were not quite as prize. A few months earlier, she had participated in quick. Even though he was able to improve his per- the free-jumping competition in Verden obtaining formance in the second round, which earned him a a fourth placement in her division. Luck was not on “very good”, his final score added up to a total of the side of Alexa Stais in the second qualification. 17.60. “I was a little disappointed,” the 34-year She had one jumping fault with Taina and two old Japanese rider from the stable of Paul Schocke- aboard Geronimo M&M. Sophia Lindemann was möhle admitted. “Damaskus is a phenomenal the rider of the third Hannoveraner. She presented horse. He is easy to ride and super careful. I rode Pablo P by Perigueux/Ludwig von Bayern (breeder: him for the first time in the Deister-Championship Christoph Plate, Beverstedt). Last year, this pair at the beginning of August, where he already de- had placed in the final for six-year olds and had livered two clear rounds.” It was the first time for completed both qualifications without any jump- Two victories in the qualifications of Eiken Satos to compete in the Bundeschampion- ing faults. five-year-olds and fifth place in the ate. He was surprised how big the fences were. final: Damaskus by Diacontinus/Ale- “Damaskus made me feel safe and gave me a lot Taina was the best seven-year old xis and Eiken Sato. Photo: Lafrentz of confidence. For me everything seemed big, for Only four participants qualified for the jump-off in him it was no problem. Now he gets a break. May- the final. All three medal winners are out of the be we can use him as a breeding stallion, he cer- breeding program of and are owned by Stud Le- tainly deserves it.” The OS-gelding Charly by Cha- witz, which Paul Schockemöhle owns. The privately man/Stakkato won gold with Christin Kukuk, The owned Hannoveraner stallion Messenger by Mon- Westphalian Cashmere by Cristallo/Contender fol- tender/Baloubet du Rouet had sired two of them. lowed in second place with rider Marco Kutscher. Messenger’s granddam Samsara is the right sister The Westphalian Coros by Cornet Obolensky/Ar- to the foundation sire Stakkato. Melaro by Mes- peggio won bronze with Hendrik Dowe. senger/Calvaro (OS) delivered the only double clear round in the jump-off in the fastest time with Tornado ME by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve/Dinard L rider Patrik Stühlmeyer. Frederick Troschke rode (breeder: Gebhard Jansen, Raubach) was the sec- Camelot (OS) by Cabachon/Baloubet du Rouet into ond-best Hannoveraner in the final for five-year second place. Mesulot PS by Messenger/Latus (OS) olds. His rider Calvin Böckmann, the junior team won bronze with rider Eiken Sato. This was the first European champion in eventing, and this athletic time for all three competing in Warendorf, even chestnut stallion obtained the score of 8.40 twice though all of them have already earned interna- finishing ninth overall. Tornado ME is known in tional merits. Taina and Alexa Stais finished fifth Verden as he finished the Hannoveraner Champi- with one time fault. Pablo P and Sohpia Linde- onships last year in sixth place with rider Marius mann had entered the final without any jumping Brinkmann. He inherited his talent. His dam St. faults. At jump number seven, a vertical with Pr.St. Riso Horse Dona Marzia obtained place- planks, the pair unfortunately lost its rhythm at ments at the S-level with rider Peter Teeuwen. She their first performance at the 1.45 metre-level. It holds the title performance mare-jumping. Her first resulted in 13 penalty points, which, in the end, Alexa Stais and her Hannoveraner foal, Risohorse Cantalupi, born 2000, already ob- translated into fifteenth position. were also top in the division of tained successes at the S-level. Tornado ME’s seven-year-olds: With Taina by Tou- granddam Pachysandra produced three additional Even though the hopes for Hannover jumpers were lon/Canturo she came fifth. Photo: Lafrentz descendants with top results at the S-level. not fulfilled in the final, we still can draw a positive conclusion. The participants were a top-notch ad- For the first time, the Bundeschampion of seven- vertisement for the Hannoveraner jumping horse - year olds was officially chosen. In the previous leading the way the vintage from 2014 n

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Peter Pan in the fast lane

Henrik von Eckermann from Sweden competes two top Hannoveraner, Peter Pan and Fancy Me, while Michael Jung celebrated a double victory with fischerChipmunk FRH and Star Connection FRH. Text: Britta Züngel · Photos: Stefan Lafrentz

Second in the Grand Prix ov Aachen: Peter Pan mount Balenciana K by Balou du Rouet/Gros- by Perigueux and Henrik von Eckermann. Show jumping so Z (breeder: Dr. Petra Krause, Klein-Flintbek; line of Elbmeise). They delivered the only clear rounds. The pair had finished the quali- Elmar Thiemann, Himbergen; line of Fairness Acorado‘s Ass fication in third position. III Z) and rider Finja Bormann placed fourth in the main jumping class on Saturday. Alejandro (Rhld.) Ballousson At the CSI3* in Travers City/USA, Alejandro Ballousson by Balou du Rouet/Grannus Cador by Acorado’s Ass/Continue (breeder: Fried- (breeder: Manfred Langelüddecke, Vahlberg; helm Tillmann, Grevenbroich) won US $ line of Vorsicht) was one of the fastest in the Campobasso 20,500 in prize money. Shane Sweetnam speed class for the EY-Cup in Ranshofen/AUT. Campobasso by Cador/Achill-Libero H rode him into third place in the Grand Prix Lara-Marie Juraske rode him into second (breeder: Kerstin Beutler, Isernhagen; line of (1.50 m). place. Abisunda) appeared on the international sports pages of DER HANNOVERANER for Argentinus the first time. It also was the first show for Baloutinue KatIrina Waclavikova from the Czech Repub- Asagan M Adam Prudent and his mount Baloutinue by lic competing the 2011-born bay. At the Asagan M by Argentinus/Drosselklang II Balou du Rouet/Landor S (breeder: Heinrich CSI2*-W in Olomouc/CZE, the pair delivered (breeder: Rudolf Meyer, Bühren) and rider Meyer, Langwedel) just missed winning a three faultless classes and finished the final Guido Klatte finished second in the Champi- spot on the podium in the Grand Prix (1.50 of the Medium Tour with a convincing perfor- onship of Drammen/NOR. m) of the CSI3* in Traverse City/USA. The pair mance placing fifth. finished fourth behind Alejandro. Balou du Rouet Calido

Balenciana K St.Pr.St. Brisbane Calanda In Lamprechtshausen/AUT, Edouard Schmitz At the CSI2* in Kronenberg/NED, Brisbane by Marcus Ehning competed Calanda by Calido/ won the Grand Prix for young riders with his Balou du Rouet/Graf Grannus (breeder: Dr. Chasseur (breeder: Heinz Lorenz, Regesbos-

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tel; line of Segelta) at Aachen International line of Isabella) and rider Giavanna Rinaldi in Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen; line of Schnei- on the first of September. In the dressage sta- a time and fault-class was rewarded with a derin) in Verden in 2009. The farm found the dium, where the jumper show was held, the fourth placement. Lamprechstshausen/AUT premium stallion on the stallion market and twelve-year old finished the first qualification was next on the pair’s show schedule. There the mare on the foal auction. Chester is the of the Large Tour in fifth place. Coby and they won the two-phase jumping class for result of breeding them. The seven-year old Philipp Weishaupt won the class. young riders. In the final, a fast, four-penalty bay won the final of the Youngster Tour in round guaranteed the pair a fourth place- Valkenswaard/NED with rider Darragh Kenny Canstakko ment. against tough, Dutch competition.

Hann.Pr.A. Chicolina Check In In Olomouc/CZE, fifteen-year old Kim Vuka- Chapilot din from Croatia delivered the only clear In Puebla/Mex, Rodrigo Lambre and his Coach round in the Junior Grand Prix with Hann. mount Chapilot by Chacco-Blue/Pilot (breed- Elizabeth Bates from Canada and Coach by Pr.A. Chicolina by Canstakko/Chasseur er: Stud Lewitz, Mühlen; line of Tante) en- Check In/Ludwig von Bayern (breeder: Franz- (breeder: Frank Johannsen, Dänsen; line of joyed a second placement in the Grand Prix. Josef Klene, Renkenberge) enjoyed a fourth Klaseta) winning the class. place in a two-phase jumping class of the Cardenio Youngster Tour at the CSI2* in Bornival/BEL. Carrico Castleforbes Talitha Clinton Curly On the last day of the CSI4* in St. Tropez- At the show for rising riders in Lampre- Grimaud/FRA, Castleforbes Talitha by Carde- Charlyn chtshausen/AUT, Curly by Carrico/Adlantus nio/Baloubet du Rouet (breeder: Stud Lewitz, A Hannoveraner mare won the first class at As (breeder: Henning Müller-Rulfs, Ritter- Mühlen; line of Nachnahme) jumped into the CSI3* in Prague/CZE. Kamil Papousek hude) represented the Stars and Stripes. Gia- fifth place in the main jumping class (1.50 m) rode Charlyn by Clinton/Escudo (breeder: vanna Rinaldi rode Curly into third place in a with a clear round. Rider Roger Yves Bost Bodo Zumbruch, Jade; line of Mafera) to vic- U25-jumping class. rode Castleforbes Talitha into second place in tory in a two-phase jumping class of the the opening class (1.50 m) the following Youngster Tour. Cascadello Thursday. They finished another 1.50 m-class with the sixth-best result. Contagio Crossover At the CSI2* in Riesenbeck, Chloe Reid and Chambres Coby her mount Crossover by Cascadello/Chacco- In his hometown, Philipp Weishaupt rode Blue (breeder: Harm Wiebusch, Wedel) won a Chester Coby by Contagio/Escudo (breeder: Jürgen speed class for seven-year old horses by more The Czech breeding farm Staj Mustang Geffken, Lilienthal; line of Kurheim) into third than three seconds. The pair also was not to bought the sire Chambers by Champion For place in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck/GER. At beat in the final, which they won as well. Pleasure/Athletico (breeder: Manuela Buhr- the pair’s next stop in Aachen/GER, they won Schmidt, Eldingen; line of Hoseka) and the the main jumping class on the opening day of Cascadello II dam Caipirinha by Cosinhus/Escudo (breeder: the CSI3*. In the jump-off to the Grand Prix

C.H.I.O. (Rhld.) At the CSI2* in Ranshofen/AUT, Dennis Niels- en rode C.H.I.O. by Cascadello II/Balou du Rouet (breeder: Josef Ruyter, Rees; line of Willkuer) into third place in the final for six- year olds. The bay has a famous brother, the stallion Cascadello-Boy RM by Cascadello, who successful competes at the highest level.

Chacco-Blue

RMF Chacco Top (VA) At the CSI2*in St. Tropez-Grimaud, the clear round of RMF Chacco Top by Chacco-Blue/ Graf Grannus (breeder: Torsten Siems, Oyle;

Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann obtained her first international placements with Chesmu KJ by Cornet Obolensky.

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(1.50 m), they took a big risk. Even though her performance in the qualification for the Hannoveraner News they found the fastest way, one rail fell out of Grand Prix of the European Youngster Cup. its cup, which translated into eighth place. Anna Held rode the mare into fifth place.

Cornet‘s Balou Catch Me Imperio Egipcio At the CSI2* on Kronenberg/NED, Catch Me Crack Balou Imperio Egipcio by Contagio/Werther (bree- On the last weekend in August, the result der: Heinz Tiedje jun., Bottendorf; line of Juli- lists of a two-phase jumping competition at anca) and Francisco Jose Mesquita Musa the CSI2* St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA report won the first qualification to the Grand Prix fourth place for Crack Balou by Cornet’s Ba- on Thursday. lou/Chacco-Blue (breeder: Lewitz Stud, Müh- len, Stamm der Lunda) and rider Emanuele Centucky Gaudiano. The competition at the CSI2* in Riesenbeck/ GER was tough. Gerrit Nieberg rode Cen- Cornet Obolensky Queenstown and Iya Firsova Photo: privat tucky by Contagio/Giorgio (breeder: Lars Nie- Queenstown by Quaid/Calido (breeder: berg, Sendenhorst; line of Steingilde) into Chesmu KJ Georg Braeuer, Elze) became the Russian third place in the second qualification of the Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann has two Bundeschampion with rider Iya Firsova. As Medium Tour. When rider Christian Ahlmann new horses in her barn: Chesmu KJ and Leo- a foal, he decorated the title page of the was twelve years old, he successfully com- tie KJ. The letters KJ stand for Johann and elite foal auction and sold to a Russian peted Centucky’s granddam Graphik in A- Johannes Krull. At the CSI2* in Kronenberg/ customer, who brought Queenstown back and L-level jumping competitions. NED, the rider celebrated first international to the Niedersachsenhalle in 2013,when top five-placements on the last weekend in he was approved. By now the grey also is Comme il faut August. She rode Chesmu KJ by Cornet Obo- internationally successful with his 20-year lensky/Calido (breeder: Johann and Johannes old rider. Chao Lee Krull GbR, Dörpen; line of Pille), a full brother At the CSI2* in Riesenbeck/GER, Katrin Eck- to Olympic competitor Cornetto K, into fifth Eric Lamaze bought Cacao JMG by ermann and her mount, the national champi- place in a jumping class with jump-off. The Contagio/Graf Lehndorff (breeder: Rainer oness Chao Lee by Comme il faut/Chacco- following week, a clear round in the two star- Schnibbe, Osterholz-Scharmbeck) together Blue (breeder: Otmar Eckermann, Kranenburg; Grand Prix of Valkenswaard/NED was also with Torrey Pines Stable. Conzalo Busca line of Schliesserin) finished the final of the rewarded with a fifth placement. Roca had successfully competed the Youngster Tour in fourth place. eight-year old in Spain before the sale. Cohinoor VDL Carsten Mueller-Rulfs had raised Cacao Comte In Wierden/NED, James Billington from Great JMG in Ritterhude Britain and the eight-year old, grey Cohinoor Clou VDL by Cornet Obolensky/Stakkato (breeder: On the last weekend in August, the facility of Heinrich Ramsbrock, Menslage; line of Fut- Jan Tops in Valkenswaard/NED came back to kell) finished the final of the Medium Tour in life. In the Global Future Champions-division, third place. Beeke Carstensen rode Clou by Comte/Reca- ro (breeder: Harry Klintworth, Helmste; line of Coupe de Coeur Coreanda) into fifth place in the two-phase jumping class for young riders. Coupon de Coeur In Ranshofen/AUT, Coupon de Coeur by Contendro Coupe de Coeur/Stakkato (breeder: Alfred Bruch, Winsen; line of Formica) and rider Cacao JMG and Conzalo Busca Roca Hunters Conlypso II Sönke Kohrock enjoyed a 4th placement after Photo: privat At the CSI3* in Traverse City/USA, Hunters the jump-off to the final of the Silver Tour. Lillie Keenan retired her Super Sox by Conlypso II by Contendro/Calypso II (breeder: Salito/Silvio (breeder: Otto Krone, Ho- Ludwig Lemenu, Poperinge Reningelst/Bel- Cristallo heneggelsen) from competition at the age gium) finished fourth in the jumping class on of 14. The pair’s biggest successes were a Friday with rider Shane Sweetnam. Antares (VA) third placement with the US-American After the foal auction in 2011, Antares by team in the Nation Prize-final in Barcelona/ Cara Mia Cristallo/Graf Grannus (breeder: Achim ESP in 2016 and the victory in Wiesbaden’s At the CSIU25 in Olomouc/CZE, Cara Mia by Giesecke-Bulle, Salzgitter; line of Staerke) castle park one year later. Contendro/Werther (breeder: Heinrich Pört- moved to Russia. At the CSI2*-W in Ivanovs- ner, Vlotho; line of Nigretti) convinced with koe/RUS, he finished a jumping class with

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Fancy Me by Forsyth/Gimpel (breeder: Holger Baum, Hofheim-Wallau; line of Doublee). Henrik von Eckermann then took his Hanno- veraner to the Global Champions Tour-show in Valkenswaard/NED. Fancy Me finished the two-phase jumping class in fourth place and a 1.55 m-class on the final day with the ninth-best result.

Fürst Nymphenburg

Julia’s Diamond Princess Since just a few months, 14-year old Noah Keller rides Julia’s Diamond Princess by Fürst Nymphenburg/White Star (breeder: ZG Meier, Ahlerstedt; line of Wernanda). At the end of May, they finished the Nations Cup for jun- iors in Fontainebleau/FRA in third place as members of the Suisse team. Three starts – three victories! Granate P by Grey Top and Stephanie Böhe won the Youngster Tour in Paderborn. Grey Top jump-off in third place with rider Valeria Gi- Carmina) Maurice Tebbel delivered a clear Geronimo (VA) neva. Antares’ dam is St.Pr.St. Garbett, who round, which contributed to the fourth place- At the CSI2* in Ranshofen/AUT, a clear round was highly decorated all the way up to the ment of the German team. The pair then cel- in the final of the Silver Tour translated into Louis-Wiegels-Show. ebrated a fabulous second place in the Grand third place for Geronimo by Grey Top/Glueck- Prix (1.50 m). spilz (breeder: Hans-Heinrich Schmidt, Hänig- D’Inzeo sen) and his rider Sven Fehnl. For Edition Darquito Granate P During the first week in September, Darquito Fidelius G The CSI2* in Paderborn/GER turned into a by D’Inzeo/Contefino (breeder: Dieter The CSI3* in Aachen/GER was the second successful outing for Stephanie Böhe and her Koeneke, Nienhagen; line of Kalunda) and competition for Fidelius G by For Edition/ mount Granate P by Grey Top/Levistano Andrew Bourns finished the international Grand Royal (breeder: Johann Gerdes, Barg- (breeder: Pietscher GbR, Kalbe). The pair won jumping class on Friday at the CSI2* in Trav- stedt; line of Segelta) and his new rider Frank all three classes of the Youngster Tour for ers City/USA in fifth place. Schuttert from the Netherlands. The pair seven-year olds. placed fifth in the STAWAG-Prize. Miriam Diarado Schneider had competed the ten-year old Grue chestnut before in international competi- Frederik B. Seim from Norway rode Grue by Decurio (VA) tions. Grey Top/Escudo (breeder: La Magnifica, In Vejer de la Frontera/ESP, Linda Heed rode Fauglia/Italy; line of Kanonenfutter) into fifth Decurio by Diarado/Cornet Obolensky Foster place in a speed class of the Big Tour at the (breeder: Johann Djuren, Neuschoo; line of In the Grand Prix of Petaluma/USA, the per- CSI2* in Drammen/NOR. One week later, the Jelora) into tenth place in the Grand Prix formance of Foster by For Edition/Adlantus horse show on the Drammensfjord had one (1.50 m). As (breeder: Johann Blanken, Worpswede; more star. Grue added another fifth place- line of Pinie) and Alessandra Volpi was re- ment in a 1.45 m-class to his show record. Diamants Aurora warded with a third place. At the CSI 2* in Traverse City/USA, Jessica Light On Mendoza and her mount Diamants Aurora by Forsyth Diarado/Chacco-Blue (breeder: Stud Lewitz, Light Star Mühlen; line of Gaby) enjoyed a fifth place- Fancy Me The Nations Cup of Prague/CZE was very ment in Saturday’s jumping class. Henrik von Eckermann traveled to the Cote special for Family Tebbel. Firstly, the siblings d’Azur with two top Hannoveraner. While he Maurice and Justine competed for Germany. Don Diarado (Rhld.) rode Peter Pan into tenth place in the Grand Secondly, Justine Tebbel’s Light Star by Light Maurice Tebbel and his sister Justine com- Prix of the CSI4* in St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA, On/Lafontaine (line of Sibara) is out of the peted in the Nations Cup of Prague/CZE. the rider from Sweden was overjoyed about a breeding program of father Rene. The Ger- Aboard Don Diarado by Diarado/Lord Lancer second placement in the main jumping class man team just missed a spot on the podium (breeder: Dirk Lohmann, Schermbeck; line of (1.50 m) on the final day with his mount with a fourth placement. On the final day,

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Light Star finished the Grand Prix (1.50 m) in de) celebrated a victory in a time and fault- ald Nothdurft, David Will and Tina Deuerer thirteenth place. The trip to the CSI2* in Pad- class. Two additional victories followed seven had competed the chestnut before. erborn/GER was not quite as far. There Light days later at the 5*-event. Lagavulin won the Star earned a fourth placement for her per- opening class. On Friday, he finished a 1.50 Paline de L’Escaut formance in the Grand Prix. m-class in fourth place before winning a two- In Petaluma/USA, Palina de l’Escaut (breeder: phase jumping class on Saturday. Rolf Knüppel, Jork; line of Aguna) was on the Laudabilis hunt for ribbons at the international level. The Messenger eleven-year old finished the 2*-Grand Prix in Lauricio (Rhld.) third place with rider Kaitlin Campbell. At the CSI2* in Paderborn/GER, Lukas Wap- Messentus PS pler rode Lauricio by Laudabilis/Riccione Messentus PS by Messenger/Cento (breeder: Peter Pan (VA) (breeder: Karl-Theo Hensen, Jüchen) into sec- Stud Lewitz, Mühlen) reached the interna- In St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA, one time-fault ond place in the opening class of the Ama- tional level of competitions. At the Autumn prohibited Henrik von Eckermann and his teur Trophy-Large Tour. The pair also finished Tour in Vejer de la Frontera/ESP, Armando Tra- second Hannoveraner Peter Pan by Peri- the two-phase jumping class on an excellent pote and the seven-year old finished a two- gueux/Escudo (breeder: Hans-Joachim Bruns, third place. phase jumping class of the Youngster Tour in Isernhagen; line of Seemoos) the participa- third place. tion in the jump-off to the Grand Prix (1.55 Lord Pezi m). The pair placed tenth. At the CSI3* in Now or Never M Aachen/GER, the rider from Sweden again Leotie KJ was one of the best. The pair finished the Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann has a Nancy Grand Prix (1.50 m) in a close second place. second horse, which carries the suffix KJ. It is At the Global Future Champions-Tour in Valk- Leotie KJ by Lord Pezi/Couleur-Rubin (breed- enswaard/NED, Nancy by Now or Never M/ Quaid er: Johann and Johannes Krull GbR, Dörpen; Laptop (breeder: Sporthorses PDS, Bilbao/ line of Jedlita). Just like Chesmu, Manfred Spain; line of Sporthaus) and rider Anthony Qualibro Scheid had ridden the nine-year old before. Philippaerts placed second in the second The final for seven-year olds at the CSI2* in At the CSI2* in Kronenberg/NED, Janne Frei- jumping class for juniors. Ranshofen/AUT was very exciting. The three derike Meyer-Zimmermann and Leotie KJ cel- top-placed horses were separated by only ebrated a second placement in the two- Perigueux three-tenth of a second, while the rest of the phase jumping class. competitors followed with a difference of Perry KHR (VA) about two seconds. Qualibro by Quaid/Salito Ludwigs As It was a first for Perry KHR and Richard Vogel: (breeder: Helmut Habermann, Hänigsen; line At the CSI2* in Kronenberg/NED, the son of of Norm) finished in third place with world Lagavulin Perigueux/Kolibri (breeder: Karl-Henning championess Simone Blum right behind Ven- At the CSI4* in St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA, Rollwage, Bockenem; line of Yuminda) and tago by Van Helsing. Mathieu Billot and eleven-year old Lagavulin the 23-year old jumper rider stood on the top by Ludwigs As/Stakkato Gold (breeder: Dr. spot of the podium for their performance in a Linus Camitz, Glumsoe/DEN; line of Steingil- 1.45 m-jumping class for the first time. Ger- Queenstown (VA) At the CSI-W in Ivanovskoe/RUS, Queens- town by Quaid/Calido (breeder: Georg Bräu- er, Elze; line of Piccola) celebrated his first international success at the S-level. Iya Firso- va rode the grey to victory in a 1.45 m-jump- ing class with jump-off.

Quirci H At the CSI2* in Paderborn, Stephanie Böhe rode not only Granate P but also her second Hannoveraner into the top five. The 28-year old female rider and Quirci H by Quaid/Escu- do (breeder: Gundula Hagemann, Obernholz; line of Arma) finished a time and fault-class of the Large Tour in fifth position.

Stalido by Stakkato and Matthis Westendarp jumped into fourth place in the final of the Young Rider-Tour in Aachen.

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Quintender rail came out of its cup in the second round for Hello Shelby by Stolzenberg/For Pleasure Quarenghi (breeder: Susanne Führer, Großmoor; line of Quarenghi by Quintender/Escudo (breeder: Iphigenie) and Scott Brash, which translated Oleg Sheyko, Moscow/Russia; line of Fiesta) into a tenth place. In the CSI5* on the Cote won the World Cup-jumping class in Ivanovs- d’Azur, the pair had one jumping fault in the koe/RUS. Natalia Simonia and the eleven- jump-off of the qualification (1.55 m) for the year oldimproved from day to day in the 2*- Grand Prix placing fifth. On the second week- CSI. In a two-phase competition, they placed end in September, Hello Shelby celebrated a fourth. One day later, a third placement follo- victory in a time and fault-class at the CSI2* wed in the qualification for the Grand Prix. in Valkenswaard/NED.

Quick Step Toulon At the CSIO3* in Prague/CZE, Quick Step by Quintender/Calido (breeder: Marta Roszkie- Taina wicz-Heizer, Duszniki/POL; line of Lobrede) Taina by Toulon/Canturo (breeder: Friedrich was the winner in the final of the Youngster Grube, Elsdorf; line of Fobrissa) traveled to Tour with rider Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski. the CSI2* in Paderborn/GER with rider Alexa Stais, where the pair finished both qualifica- Silvio tions of the Youngster Tour in fourth place. Solero by Stakkato Gold and Jörne Sprehe cele- Solero MS (VA) brated two victories in Paderborn. Photo: Frieler Valentino At the CSI2* in Macon Chaintre/FRA, Solero MS by Silvio/Espri (breeder: Richard Mangels, Adana) and Jörne Sprehe won two second- Valcetto OT Nordholz; line of Corona) and rider Michel place ribbons at the CSI2*-W in Olomouc/ Christina Henriksen rode Valcetto OT by Val- Hecart finished the Grand Prix in fourth place CZE. The CSI2* in Paderborn was the pair’s entino/Concetto (breeder: Otto Tiemann, Die- after an exciting jump-off. next stop. There they won the main jumping pholz; line of Pia) into fourth place in the class on Saturday. One day later, they won second jumping class of the Amateur Trophy- Stanley again this time the final of the Medium Tour. Large Tour at the CSI2* in Paderborn/GER.

Hann.Pr.A. Sally (VA) Digisport Satisfaction Vancouver Dreams Finja Bormann brought Hann.Pr.A. Sally by Digisport Satisfaction by Stakkato Gold/Cen- At the CSI5* in St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA, Van- Stanley/For Edition (breeder: Hermann to (breeder: Marlies Vischer, Heisfelde) was couver Dreams by Valentino/Stakkato (breed- Rosenbrock, Breddorf) to the CSI2* in Zand- successful in the 1.50 m-jumping class on the er: ZG Strunk, Bochum) finished in seventh hoven/BEL. The pair placed fifth in a time and final day of the CSI4* in St. Tropez-Grimaud/ place with rider Max Kühner. The pair had no fault-class. FRA. Digisport Satisfaction delivered a clear jumping faults. round with Jeanne Sadran placing eighth. Stakkato Vanilla PJ (VA) Silbermond At the CSI2* in Zandhoven/BEL, Vanilla PJ by Stalido At the international horse show for young Valentino/Raphael (breeder: Horse Breeding Matthis Westendarp rode Stalido by Stakka- riders in Lamprechtshausen/AUT, Silbermond Dr. Jacobs GbR, Bierbergen) and Dieter Ver- to/Calido (breeder: Renate Bosse, Katzhagen; by Stakkato Gold/Vulkano (breeder: Arend meiren won a time and fault-class. The pair line of Odalga) into fourth place in the final Kamphorst, Prieros; line of Algave) and Adam then went to the CSI3* in Aachen/GER, where of the Young Rider-Tour at the CSI3* in Pisarik finished a speed class of the Big Tour they won prize money with a second place- Aachen/GER. in second place. ment in a jumping class for young riders.

Hann.Pr.A. Souper Shuttle Stolzenberg Vincent (VA) Chloe Reid and Hann.Pr.A. Souper Shuttle by At the CSI2* in Wierden/NED, Clarissa Crotta Stakkato/La Zarras (breeder: Andrea and Spectre H (VA) rode Vincent by Valentino/Rakett (breeder: Norbert Wulf, Schillsdorf) finished the second At the CSI2* in Paderborn/GER, Spectre H by Heinrich-Wilhelm Lükens, Diepenau; line of qualification to the Grand Prix of Kronen- Stolzenberg/Zacharias (breeder: Hanke Hey, Sela) into third place in a two-phase jumping berg/NED (1.45 m) in a very close 2nd place. Spieka-Neufeld; line of Jessica) and rider Tim- class of the Medium Tour. Uwe Hoffmann finished the first qualification Stakkato Gold of the Youngster Tour for eight-year olds in Van Helsing fourth place. Solero Ventago Solero by Stakkato Gold/Graf Grannus Hello Shelby (VA) Ventago by Van Helsing/Scendix (breeder: (breeder: Stud Sprehe, Bernstrup; line of At the CSI4* in St. Tropez-Grimaud/FRA, a Stefan Trentelmann, Rastede; line of Arma)

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earned his first top five-result at the CSI2* in Dannebrog Rigamento Ranshofen/AUT. The bay and rider Sven Fehnl came second in the final for seven-year olds. Dolca Vita Rigamento Royal (Rhld.) Helen Erbe and Dolce Vita by Dannebrog/Ho- Three times fourth places – that was the out- Zinedine henstein (breeder: Hans-Georg Peinemann, come for Rigamento Royal by Rigamento/ Harber; line of Longola) finished both the in- Show Star (breeder: Britta Schönen, Stolberg) Zidan dividual test and the freestyle for young rid- and his rider Franziska Nölken in the classes On the last weekend in August, host Ludger ers at the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL in third for juniors at the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL. Beerbaum insisted upon presenting Zidan by place. Zinedine/Sandro (breeder: Madeleine Winter- Royal Classic Schulze, Brehlingen) himself in the Youngster Dimaggio Tour of Riesenbeck International. The pair fin- Nymphenburgs Royal Side ished fourth in the second qualification. As Duke of Britain Entering the international level of competi- the host, he gave precedence to Karl Brocks On the last weekend in August, the dressage tions could not have been more successful: At in the final placing second. riders proved their abilities in Donaueschin- the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL, Nymphen- gen/GER. Frederic Wandres from Germany burgs Royal Side by Royal Classic/Riverside rode his mount Duke of Britain by Dimaggio/ (breeder: Nicole Wanning, Schuettorf; line of Dressage Rubinstein (breeder: Sarah and Tony Pidgley, Nordika) and 16-year old Philippa von Windsor/Great Britain; line of Klaseta) into Selchow won the team and the individual third place in the Grand Prix and in the Spe- test for juniors and finished the freestyle in Feedback cial. an excellent second position.

Foxfire (Rhld.) Don Crusador Aaron Foxfire was born in the stables of a renowned breeder. The “dressage queen” Isabell Werth Don Carissimo (VA) Aragon L (Rhld.) from Rheinfeld bred the son of Feedback/ Don Carissimo by Don Crusador/World Cup At the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL, Loranne Carabas out of the line of Amalena. In Sint- III (breeder: Hans Clasen, Kirchlinteln; line of Livens and her mount Aragon L by Aaron/ Truiden/BEL, the seven-year old started on Eckernförde II) brought home top ribbons Lord Loxley (breeder: Louis Livens, Kontich/ his international career path. He finished all from the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL. Germa- Belgium) obtained the fifth-best score for three classes for juniors in third place with ny’s Andrea Timpe rode him to victory in the their performance in Inter I. The pair placed rider Anna Leandra Timm. freestyle after winning a third place-ribbon fourth in the final freestyle. at Prix St. Georges and a second place-rib- Dancier bon at Inter I. Eventing Delacroix (VA) Fidertanz In Sint-Truiden/BEL, Delacrois by Dancier/Don Avagon Crusador (breeder: Jens Hagemann, Parsau; Frida K (Rhld.) (VA) line of Nordküste) celebrated his debut on At the CDI3* in Sint-Truiden/BEL, Dominique Auf geht‘s Fräulein Hummel the international stage with performing at Filion rode Frida K by Fidertanz/Sandro Hit The performance of Auf geht’s Fräulein Hum- the highest level. Vincent Van Gasselt rode (breeder: Ulla Katzorke, Essen; line of Neap- mel by Avagon/Silvio (breeder: ZG Heyen and the ten-year old into third place in the Grand enda) into second place at Prix St. Georges Harms, Suedbrookmerland; line of Isobare) Prix Special. and into third position at Inter I. and rider Ann-Catrin Bierlein in the CCI3*-S

German Champion Descolari At the German Championships for young black won the prestigious “Nürnberger riders in Riesenbeck, Descolari by Despera- Burgpokal” in 2018. dos/Weltmeyer (breeder: Manfred Zimmer- mann, Dümpelfeld) and Luca Sophia Collin Proven Blickfang HC by Belissimo M/Bren- won the gold medal. The 18-year old female tano II (breeder: Theodor Linnenbaeumer, rider from Duesseldorf and her former auc- Walchum) and his rider Anna Middelberg tion foal from Verden were the unchallenged won silver in the division for juniors. Falana winners of both classes. In August, they al- FH by Fürstenball/Lancier (breeder: Ekke ready were members of Germany’s Europe- Thaden, Blutjadingen), who had been an an Championship-team, which won silver in auction foal in Verden just like Descolari, fol- Hungary. Descolari has been in the hands of lowed in third place with rider Lucie Anouk Descolari and Luca Sophia Collin a master in dressage. With Isabell Werth, the Baumgürtel.

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in Arville/BEL was rewarded with a second Fürst Nymphenburg placement. The pair finished on its dressage result and did not add any penalty points. Fräulein Frieda At the CCI3*-S in Langenhagen/GER, Bran- Bertoli W don Schäfer-Gehrau rode Fraeulein Frieda by Fürst Nymphenburg/Rotspon (breeder: Peter Monkeying Around Broers, Großefehn; line of Livonia) into fourth World champion Monkeying Around by Ber- place in the rating for the U25 Support Cup. toli W/Donnerhall (breeder: Christian Hein- rich, Staffhorst; line of Mafera) and rider Izzy Flemmingh Taylor finished the CCI4*-S in Almwick- Burgham/GBR in third place. Frans Hals (Rhld.) Frans Hals by Flemmingh/Ramiro (breeder: Contendro Franz Johann Reinartz, Eupen/BEL) and Clara Loiseau were the best French horse-rider C’est la vie combination at the CCI3*-S in Avenches/SUI. Woods Baughman rode C’est la vie by Con- The bay only added 3.2 penalty points from tendro/Aarking xx (breeder: Christa von exceeding the time on the cross-country Paepcke. Lehmkuhlen; line of Karuba) into course to his dressage result. fourth place in the CCI4*-S in The Plains/USA. Auf geht’s Fräulein Hummel by Avagon and rider King Julio FRH Carrido Ann-Catrin Bierlein (here in Strzegom) finished Germany won the Nations Cup in Strzegom/ in Arville in second place. Photo: Keller Keep Kitty POL. Two Hannoveraner were on the team. Benjamin Noonan and Keep Kitty by King Ju- FRH Corrida by Contendro/Espri (breeder: Dr. tensen; line of Nadelspitze) obtained the lio/Escudo (breeder: Claudia Mohlfeld, Ahrs- Rainer Zurmaar, Ehlscheid) delivered the sec- fourth place in section 2. en) enjoyed a third placement in the 3-star ond-best result with rider Andreas Dibowski. long test in The Plains/USA. The team European champion finished fifth in Danone the individual competition. Mighty Magic Debby (Rhld.) fischerChipmunk FRH Anna Lena Schaaf is one of Germany’s best, Mighty Spring On the second weekend in September, Mi- female, rising event riders with her mount The second Hannoveraner on the victorious chael Jung triumphed with both his FRH- Fairytale by Fidertanz/Laurentianer. Before German Nation Prize-team in Strzegom/POL horses in Avenches/SUI. He won the three- this chestnut mare, which grandfather Gerd was Mighty Spring by Mighty Magic/Land- star short test aboard Star Connection. With Neukaeter bred, became a competitor, she classic (breeder: Joerg Baetje, Kranenburg; fischerChipmunk FRH by Contendro/Heraldik had a foal: It is Debby by Danone. At the line of Stange). It was the first time for the xx (breeder: Dr. Hilmer Meyer-Kulenkampff, CCI3*-S in Langenhagen/GER, Anna Lena ten-year old and his rider Heike Jahncke to Behlmer), he took the lead in the four-star Schaaf rode nine-year old Debby into fifth officially represent Germany. short test on the dream score of 20. place in the rating for the U25 Support Cup. Newcomer Chacco-Blue Fürstenreich Newell Star Connection FRH (VA) Floren Newell by Newcomer/Sherlock Holmes It has been about a year, since Star Connec- Floren by Fürstenreich/Weltmeyer (breeder: (breeder: Beate Hohnfeld. Amelinghausen; tion FRH’s last international performance. At Günter Janzen, Wischhafen; line of Colane) line of Nikaza) and rider Nicolai Aldinger the CCI3*-S in Avenches/SUI, Michael Jung won the CCI2*-S in Arville/BEL for Belgium. made a huge step towards the lead in the rode the son of Chacco-Blue/Star Regent xx Julien Wergifosse rode the ten-year old. CCI4*-S in Arville/BEL. After a seventeenth (breeder: Dr. Rainer Nitsch, Luhmühlen; line position in dressage, the pair moved up to an of Schildamsel) to victory. Stable mate fis- For Edition overall fifth place. cherChipmunk FRH won the CCI4*-S. It was a start to finish-victory for both horses. Fantastic Frieda Stalypso At the Nations Cup of Strzegom/POL, the host Chico’s Boy finished in third place. Fantastic Frieda by For GEKE Equigrip’s Simple Smile Edition/Pinkus (breeder: Sonja and Klaus Jun- With a smile, GEKE Equigrip’s Simple Smile by Callas gclaus, Engelschoff; line of Sporthaus) and Stalypso/Calypso II (breeder: Heinrich von All- At the CCI3*-S in Langenhagen/GER, Aline rider Joanna Pawlak considerably contributed woerden, Drochtersen; line of Jagodina) and Stahn and her mount Callas by Chico’s Boy/ to this success. The pair finished the individu- Josefa Sommer finished the CCI3*-S in Lan- Lafontaine (breeder: Joachim Tobaben, Ot- al standings in tenth place. genhagen in fifth place. n

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The grey mare: Souper Shuttle by Stakkato/La Zarras loves change. Photo: Züngel

senting the USA. Chloe Reid grew up in the metro- politan city of Washington with her brother. She spent every free minute with her horses. Even though her parents had no interest in the sport of riding, they supported their daughter in every way possible. “My mother drove me to the riding sta- bles every day – one and a half hours one way,” she remembers. As soon as she successfully fin- ished her school education, she made the decision to fully focus on the equestrian sport. “I am very competitive,” she says about herself. “I love train- ing young horses and see how they develop.” Since six years, Markus Beerbaum is her trainer and advisor. “In 2014, I won the first bigger class- es and championships. The success set in with my coach Markus,” the female rider remembers. The then 18-year old rider quickly decided to go to Eu- rope, “I wanted to go, where the best riders are. Germany is horse country. With respect to the sport of riding, many things are different than in One in every color the USA. The relationship of the people with the sport is different. In the USA, I often have to first explain what it is that I actually do. In Germany, there is a complete style of living with horses: the Chloe Reid shuttles between Florida and Lower sport itself, the breeding, the competitions, the Saxony. The US-American rider currently has an purchasing and selling of horses. It is fabulous.” The first time, she only came for two days. She excellent string of Hannoveraner horses at her quickly realized that the mentality was a good fit disposal. for her. “We fit well together, and that is impor- tant. I learned a lot from Markus and Meredith.” By Britta Züngel Sitting deep into the saddle was the first thing that she learned. “Today many at home say that I ride very German,” she shares with a wink. hloe Reid just celebrated her 24th birthday. She Cis an achiever. At the age of fifteen, she was TNT Explosive by Tinka’s Boy/Calypso II (breeder: the youngest female jumper rider to participate in Aage Ebbesen Lauritzen, Ribe/DEN) was her first a Nations Cup for the USA. She radiates, while successful Hannoveraner, with whom Chloe Reid sharing, “I have three Hannoveraner – one in every also participated in Nations Cups. Since four years, color!” Since six years, the American rider trains the petite jumper rider also competes Sally by with Markus Beerbaum shuttling back and forth Salito/Werther (breeder: Hans-Heinrich Schmidt, between Florida and Holtorf, where she spends the Hänigsen). Eva Bitter had introduced the 2007- springs and summers. “This fits 100 percent, Chloe born chestnut mare out of the line of Kandare to has become a member of the family,” Markus the sport. Her granddam St.Pr.St. Cortina is a half- Beerbaum says. Since Chloe Reid can think, she sister to the privately owned sire Grundstein. “We loves horses. Her grandmother Charlotte Weber were looking for a fast horse for speed classes,” successfully breeds and trains racehorses on her Chloe Reid remembers and raves about the relia- Live Oak Plantation in Ocala/Florida. “We share bility of the St.Pr.candidate. At the mare perfor- the love for horses,” Chloe Reid says. She also mance test, Sally obtained a “very good” for her shares this passion with her uncle. Chester Weber rideability and her ability. “She always wants to is one of the World’s most successful four-in-hand win and is very easy to ride. Nobody believes me, drivers. At his farm, Chloe met Olympic rider Lau- when they watch her perform on the stadium ren Hough many years ago. “Let’s put the girl on a course. She also can be a real redhead,” Chloe Since six years, Chloe Reid trains horse,” she supposedly said. It was the beginning Reid adds with a smile. “Food is all that is really with Markus Beerbaum. of a fairytale career. Four years ago, the circle important to her!” The victory in the Grand Prix of Photo: Lafrentz closed: Both competed in the Nations Cup repre- Riesenbeck was the greatest success so far. Chloe

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Reid discovered Sally at the farm of Cameron Han- make a mistake but it then must react to it. I am ley. Her second Hannoveraner Souper Shuttle by very impressed by riders like Marcus Ehning. He is Stakkato/La Zarras (breeder: Andrea and Norbert doing it for an incredibly long time, even though Wulf, Schillsdorf) also came from the barn of the the sport has changed a lot over the past years.” Irish rider. Just as Sally, the typy, grey Souper Shut- While Chloe Reid trains in Germany, her family vis- tle also is a St.Pr.candidate and has an excellent its her regularly. Uncle Chester Weber has a sec- performance test-result to show for. Joachim Win- ond home in the Netherlands. “He is very well ter taught her the basics, before Selina Köhl trained structured,” Chloe Reid says. “He always has an her to the M-level. After winning the 2*-Grand Prix exact schedule for his horses, when they have to in Valkenswaard/NED, Cameron Hanley said good- perform and when it is time to rest.” The two often bye to the mare and Chloe Reid took over the exchange ideas about the optimum way of train- reins. She did it successfully: Mid August Souper ing.” Chloe Reid has taken into consideration one Shuttle won a two-phase jumping class in Donau- or the other advice with respect to perseverance. eschingen. From her trip to Florida in March, she From time to time, she rides the driving horses of returned home with her first 1.50 m-victory. “She her uncle. There is no huge difference between is very careful,” Chloe Reid says, “and incredibly driving horses and jumpers, “At the end of the day, fast, even though it does not look like it. She loves they all are athletes!” diversity, and hence I ride her in a different bit al- most daily. Nothing disturbs her; she always re- “Everything is very well organized in Germany. I mains calm. Her nickname ’Shuttle the sheep’ re- like structure,” Chloe Reid shares. It took a little flects her composed behavior. When she has to go time getting used to the stores being closed on The bay: Crossover by Cascadello/ into quarantine, she goes into her vacation mode Sundays, “I come from Washington and now live in Chacco-Blue has not had a jumping and is totally relaxed,” the rider shares. Morsum – that says it all.” The well-organized fault this year. Photo: Milse daily schedule at the barn of Family Beerbaum also Crossi is ready for anything helped with being homesick. Also love does. “I love “Crossi is ready for anything,” Chloe Reid’s eyes cooking, which makes my boyfriend happy!” Since sparkle, when she talks about her latest horse. “He some time, Rene Dittmer is at her side. Since two delivers a clear round nine out of ten times,” she years, the young jumper rider is at the barn of Fam- raves. Two years ago, Crossover by Cascadello/ ily Beerbaum and brought out a few talents. “I Chacco-Blue (breeder: Harm Wiebusch, Wedel) share my experiences in international competitions had finished the Hannoveraner Jumper Horse with him and know, which sale horses may be suit- Championships in fifth place with rider Julian able for the US-market,” Chloe Reid says. “It is Goldmeier. One year later, Crossover returned to wonderful to have a partner at my side.” Two Verden, this time with Rene Dittmer in the saddle. months ago, she finished her studies in political The pair just missed a spot on the podium finishing science. Chloe Reid plans to stay in Germany until The chestnut mare: “She always fourth. Three weeks later, the bay had a new own- Christmas. “It is my goal to have a few good horses wants to win,” says Chloe Reid er. In August of this year, Crossover won the Deis- for large shows and championships,” she shares. “I about Sally by Salito/Werther. ter-Championships and celebrated two interna- truly love to work with young horses though!” n Photo: Lafrentz tional victories in Riesenbeck. “He is rather shy and easily startled, which makes him very careful though,” Chloe Reid says. “And he is very, very fast. You never have to worry about the time, when you are on course with him.” Slowly but steadily the interest in the breed and in bloodlines grows. “In the USA, I never looked at a pedigree. Now I more and more discover similarities in horses with the same pedigree,” she admits. It also helps that she lives in Thedinghausen, the heart of the Han- noveraner breeding area. She is a welcome guest at Verden’s auctions and is impressed by the pro- fessionalism and the many spectators at the sales but also during the tryout times for the auction candidates. A bit of Thoroughbred blood in the pedigree is of utmost importance to the jumper rider. “I do not have the longest legs,” she laugh- ingly shares.” I furthermore like horses that are light in my hands. The feeling over the fence is most important though. A horse is allowed to

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The course is newly set

Dr. Hinni Lührs-Behnke was selected as the new chairman of the Hannoveraner Verband at the meeting of the delegates end of August. “The breeders are the heart of the Verband,” said the 48-year old. Ernestine Zwingmann is the chairwoman of the newly created supervisory board. By Rolf Hillmann

The board and the chair of the supervisory board utsiders, who read the headlines, which ap- (from left to right): Hergen Forkert, Harald Thelker, Dr. Opeared in newspapers, magazines and the Hinni Lührs-Behnke, Ernestine Zwingmann, Carsten internet in connection with the latest meeting of Leopold, Dieter Meyer und Matthias Klatt. the delegates, can approximately imagine, how Photo: Fellner historic the meeting of the electoral women and men actually was on August 24th in the Nieder- ture”, “new beginnings”, “changes in the staff” sachsenhalle. It was historic because of different and “no more like before” in the articles about the reasons: The circumstances alone in the middle of meeting, which also set a historic record with res- a pandemic with considerable safety measures in pect to its duration: It lasted nine and a half hours place were absolutely unusual. About 150 delega- until the meeting was over. Between noon and tes, former board members, candidates for new 9:30 PM that night, the course was set for a new offices and listeners were distributed over a large start with changes in the staff. If you so choose, area in the Niedersachsenhalle obeying the rules you could actually sense sentiments of departure. for social distancing. The atmosphere remained “Being able to draw a positive conclusion at the cool, which mainly resulted from the Corona condi- end of the day gives us courage,” Hartmut Wilking tions. On the same day, but also on the following said. He had moderated a large part of the mee- days, one could read about “sentiments of depar- ting.

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After these delegates had paved the way for a The selection of the chairman/woman of the ad- Board structural reform by a significant majority of votes visory board provided for a big surprise. As the Chairman: already in February, now, almost exactly six months outsider, 48-year old business consultant Ernestine Dr. Hinni Lührs-Behnke, Verden later, suitable people need to be found for this re- Zwingmann from the Heide area stepped up for Vice Chairman: form and to fill the new committees. The delegates this position against Johann von der Decken and Carsten Leopold, Bassum were apparently well prepared for this task. A desi- Franz Buermann. The delegates felt that a sensati- Bereich Finanzen/Personal/Recht re for replacing personnel also ran like a common on was in the air, while she delivered a smart ap- Breeders’ Committee – chair: Harald Thelker, Venne thread through the entire election process. In the plication speech. She finished her speech with the Dressage Committee – chair: end, only three previous board members succee- words, “If you like to continue the way it has been, Matthias Klatt, Hauhausen ded in being selected for a committee. 18 volunta- so please vote for one of my two, charming oppo- Show Jumping Committee – chair: ry positions on the board, on the supervisory nents; if you, however, look for something new, Hergen Forkert, Bremen board, in breeding committees and in good gover- then you must vote for me!” Her words were met Marketing Committee – chair: nance had to be filled. with thunderous applause, which was a clear indi- Dieter Meyer, Stedebergen cation that the selection was at least open. Breed Committee Dressage: The elections were anticipated with great excite- Stefan Blanken, Hepstedt ment, since the positions will determine the future After his candidature speech, a member of the pre- Anja Rietbrock, Sottrum of the Verband. Leading the way is the board and vious board confronted Johann von der Decken Breed Committee Show the supervisory board. Four candidates applied for that the reigning board had not been released (see Jumping: the position of chairman/woman on the board and below). Another former board member pointed out Heide Peters, Hammah three for the chairman/woman of the supervisory that Franz Bürmann had been the closest advisor Oliver Ross, Thedinghausen board. The voting procedures took about five of Hans Henning von der Decken. Johann von der Breed Committee Eventing: hours, because every candidate was again given Decken obtained 14 votes, Franz Bürmann 50. Er- Iris Schless, Kevelaer Ulrike Edel-Heidhues, Bad Harzburg the opportunity to introduce him/herself to the de- nestine Zwingmann right off received the absolute legates right before the voting started. The positi- majority of votes (87). In eight more ballots, four Good Governance- on of chairman/woman was decided in the first additional members of the advisory board were Representative: Norbert Bramlage, Dinklage round of voting though and so was the position of voted in: Matthias Bug, Hendrik Huesker, Matthias As in the past, the chairs of the chairman/woman of the advisory board. Grupe and Achim Schacke. breeding clubs are on the different committees. The newly voted-in board “The breeders are the most precious good!” Dr. Rudolf Drünert motioned canceling the age li- and the committees will start working, For selecting a new chairman/woman, 88 delega- mit, which seemed successful at first. The age limit as soon as the appropriate district court has confirmed the amendments of the tes casted their votes in favor of Dr. Hinni Lührs- can only be changed through an amendment of statutes, which were necessary because Behnke from Verden. This result translated into 55 the statutes, which requires a two-third majority. of the structure reform. percent of the votes. Frank Rost obtained 31 per- Even though 87 delegates voted for a change Supervisory board: cent of the votes; 13 delegates voted for Christo- while the soundtrack of Udo Jürgens “At 66 years, Chairwoman: pher Kröckel and six for Mathias Schulze. The new life starts” played in the background, the required Ernestine Zwingmann, Lindwedel chairman was greeted with applause. He thanked two-third majority was not obtained and the age Vice Chairman: the delegates for their trust in him and found the limit will remain in place. Hendrik Hüsker, Syke-Wachendorf right words, when he described “the horse as the Other members: soul” and “the breeders as the most precious Before the elected individuals were able to devote Matthias Bug, Petersberg Achim Schacke, Wittingen good” of the Verband. their attention to their time-consuming missions, Matthias Grupe, Groß Sisbeck essential regulations on the agenda had to be Filling the additional board positions led to very addressed. Managing director Wilken Treu presen- different results. Harald Thelker prevailed against ted the financial statement, which reflected a re- Jörn Wedermann (65 votes) by 85 votes in beco- sult of 8,18 Million Euros and a plus of 846 Euros. ming the chair of the breeders’ committee. Both The auction result ended under last year’s result by had been members of the previous board. It beca- 4 percent. Looking at the current year, Treu explai- me apparent that, in this area, a certain personnel ned that the online auctions will offset a lot in spi- continuity within the meaning of the structure re- te of the pandemic. Regarding the financial state- form remains. Matthias Klatt won over Jörn Weder- ment, he pointed out special circumstances, for mann in becoming the chair of the dressage com- instance the considerably increased legal fees from mittee. Hergen Forkert, who obtained the best an average of 60,000 Euros to 180,000 Euros in result with 88 percent of the votes, will hold the 2019. Furthermore, a one-time financial adjust- chair of the show jumping committee on the ment in the amount of 154,000 Euros was paid to board. Dieter Meyer was the clear winner for the pVerd-event GmbH to adjust losses from previous chair of the marketing committee with 94 votes years. As a result of this loss absorption, pVerd- against Harm Kleemeyer with 57 votes. Carsten event will now get a five-year period to fill the lar- Leopold will be responsible for finances, personnel, ge horse show and the newly designed racetrack and legal questions also with 94 votes. terrain with life so that it will be successful and no

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Dr. Hinni Lührs-Behnke congratulates Carsten Leopold consequences, then these decisions are useless,” as the new vice chairman. Photo: Fellner so the auditor, who urgently advised to not release the managing directors. The situation became con- fusing, when the second auditor, Burchhard Schrö- additional considerable losses will arise. With res- der, explained that he reached a different judg- pect to the issue of Wolf, Wilken Treu asked for ment. He did not agree with the wording, the statutory changes so that specific withdrawals can attacks and the hostility of his colleague. He easier be made in the future. The managing direc- praised the entire Hannoveraner team and voiced tor also addressed a letter of the employees of the his respect about the good result from the past Verband, which was presented at the latest board year. The dealings with Iran concluded with a sett- meeting. It reflected dismay about a stirred up, un- lement. In the end, the Verband waived 52,000 necessary negative publicity. Many members ex- Euros plus about 20,000 Euros in legal fees. As a pressed incomprehension of this process to the reminder: The amount of the entire dealings with employees. It dampens the motivation and pride Iran totaled 750,000 Euros. Schroeder recommen- working for the Hannoveraner Verband. The em- ded releasing the management. ployees declared in the letter their incomprehensi- on and disappointment about the one important On the test bench issue namely discretion, which was expected from Auditor Dr. Hartwig Meyer from the consulting firm all of them. Mandate holders again and again vio- Graewe & Partner in Bremen approached the issue late the rule of discretion. This situation takes its of releasing the management from a different ang- toll since it has been dragging on for more than a le. Because of him, the controversial issue about year; the positive effect of the adopted structure the stallion Dario came up for discussion. There is reform has not brought the desired change. a close relation between this issue and the termi- nation of Dr. Schade and the resignation of Hans These sentences clearly mark the serious status of Henning von der Decken. Dr. Meyer brought up the Verband, which is rooted in the events that ongoing litigations and possible claims for dama- took place over the past one-and-a-half years. The ges. There are no provisions for this case in 2019 reports of the auditors furthermore are thought according to an attorney’s confirmation. The audi- provoking, but also create irritation. Eberhard vom tor therefore – but also because of a judgment in Brocke criticized the board, the two latest presi- Denmark, which sentenced the Hannoveraner Ver- dents and the dismissed managing director. In his band to a payment of about 100,000 Euros – opinion, he detected autocratic behavior and igno- came to the conclusion that there will most likely rance, as well as a disregard for auction conditions, be a reassessment or in other words a provision in for instance, in the business dealings with Iran. He 2020 with regard to the impact on value. also found that discounts in fees and special con- ditions were given. Vom Brocke underlined the After all, considerable risk is present. Upon inquiry, courage to change especially with respect to per- Dr. Hartwig Meyer explained that not discharging sonnel questions. Continuing on “as is” translates the managing board would result in the claims for into stagnation. “If those making decisions, don’t damages to remain internal. The new committees follow them and do not even have to worry about will have the opportunity to negotiate a claims

Fritz von der Decken-Prize (breeder: Dorothee Heitmüller, Nienburg) re- The Fritz von der Decken-Prize is one of the mains unforgettable. In 2014, he sold as a most valuable awards of the Hannoveraner premium stallion to Andreas Helgstrand. In Verband. Every year, this prize is awarded to addition, Big Ben by Belissimo M/Rotspon the most successful raiser of stallions over (breeder: Horst Quast, Hechthausen) and the past ten years. It is truly exceptional if a Heinrich Behrmann’s homebred De lice by Di- raiser of stallions wins this prize twice. Eleven maggio/Lauries Crusador xx received the pre- years ago, Heinrich Behrmann from Stedeber- mium award-dressage at their licensing. gen already stood in front of the meeting of the delegates. Now he was awarded the Fritz The artist Manfred Busemann painted the von der Decken-Prize for the second time. stallions Belafonte, D’avie FRH and Don From 2010 until 2019, nine stallions, which Henrico in oil on canvas. These three stallions he brought up, were licensed in Verden. The are of great significance to Heinrich Behr- Jörn Wedemann and Manfred Busemann appearance of the dual world champion mann. congratulate Heinrich Behrmann to winning D’avie FRH by Don Juan de Hus/Londonderry the Fritz von der Decken-Prize. Photo: Fellner

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settlement. In plain text: It must be exami- The other new committees like the breed ned, if either the Verband has to bear the committee for dressage, for show jumping damages or if the at the time responsible and eventing, and the good governance- board and the managing directors will actu- representatives had to be voted on at an ally be responsible for the damages. Upon advanced hour. The following people were legal recommendation, the release of the voted in: Stefan Blanken and Anja Riet- management was split up. For the period brock (dressage), Heide Peters and Oliver from January 1 until May 13, 2019, the day Ross (show jumping), Ulrike Edel-Heidhu- of Dr. Werner Schade’s dismissal, he was not es and Iris Schless (eventing), and Norbert released. Dr. Henrik von der Ahe and Wilken Bramlage as the good-governance-repre- Treu, who started in his position on Decem- sentative. The new members of the super- ber 1, 2019, were released. The board was visory board and the breed committees as not released for the entire business year of well as their respective topics of focus will 2019 (by 72 no votes and 65 yes votes, and be introduced in the next issue of DER 12 abstentions). HANNOVERANER. n

Das neue Präsidium

The board of the Hannoveraner Verband has is engaged as the his equestrian facility called Stall Rosenbusch six members. The chairman has five board vice president in in Bremen-Oberneuland, but also stallions, members at his side, which are assigned ARGE around the which successfully compete. Hergen Forkert’s committees for dressage, show jumping, station Süstedt. To- passion is the breeding of jumpers. He mana- marketing, breeders’ relations and finances/ gether with his wife ges the facility with his brother Marten. personnel/legal issues. Ina Rogge-Leopold, he breeds Hannove- Harald Thelker Dr. Hinni Lührs- raner on a small (65) holds the posi- Behnke (48) is the scale. tion of breeders’ re- new chairman of presentative. The the Hannoveraner Matthias Klatt farmer from Venne Verband. He holds a (37) is active in the breeds Hannovera- doctorate degree in dressage saddle on ner horses for more agricultural science. homebred and self- than 50 years. The From a family of de- trained horses up to list of successes of voted breeders of the Grand Prix-level. his horses on mare shows, approvals and in Hannoveraner horses, he grew up almost in With a master de- competitions is long. He is known by many as the shadow of the Niedersachsenhalle. As gree in horse ma- the president of the breeding club Osna- the young breeders‘ representative of the nagement, he ma- brück/Emsland. breeding club Verden, he was the vice youth nages a breeding and training facility in representative for the district. After working Hauhausen. He is the president of the horse- A competent board two years as the breeding manager of the breeding club Braunschweig. Over the past member as the chair German Quarter Horse Association, he retur- years, he was involved in the breeding book of the marketing ned to the parental farm in Verden-Borstel, committee and served on the panel for dres- committee was where he manages the farming as well as the sage. He will chair the dressage committee. found in Dieter horse breeding program and the boarding of Meyer from Ste- horses. Dr. Hinni Lührs-Behnke was a const- Hergen Forkert debergen. As the ructive member of the structure committee. from Bremen is manager of the division communication and highly successful in corporate affairs of the company Vitakraft in On the recommendation of the newly elected the jumping saddle. Bremen, the 63-year old certified political board, Carsten Leopold was appointed as The 47-year old ri- economist certainly has the required know- vice chairman. The 64-year old from Bassum der looks back onto ledge and expertise. He keeps himself busy was voted into the board for the sector of fi- Nations Cup-parti- with the raising and marketing of foals with nances/personnel/legal issues. The managing cipations and inter- dressage ability and, in addition to other vo- partner in the worldwide company CHS Con- national place- luntary work, he is the managing director of tainer, which has its headquarters in Bremen, ments. Not only top jumpers are at home on the riding club Aller-Weser. n

The members of the advisory board will be introduced in the next issue of DER HANNOVERANER as well as the members of the special sectors dressage, show jumping and eventing, and its responsibilities

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Fulfilling a dream

Three decades ago, Irina and Hans-Jürgen Meyer fulfilled their life dream, when they bought a riding facility on the outskirts of the “Ruhrgebiet” (area along the Ruhr river). Since then they breed performance-willing Hannoveraner for top-level dressage together with their daughters Carde and Svenja. By Jürgen Stroscher

Svenja, Irina, Hans-Jürgen and Carde t could not be more idyllic for living and raising ple. “At the time, we both were actively competing. Meyer from Nottuln. Photos: Stroscher Ihorses as it is at the farm in Nottuln on the out- As young riders, we participated in the German skirts of the Ruhrgebiet, even though one would Championships. When my horse, with which I had never expect it in this area. The farm is an original qualified, fell ill, a substitute horse was made avail- “Schulzenhof” surrounded by a moat. “Even able to me with the stipulation of the owner that though the buildings were all there, nothing is left Dr. Reiner Klimke would ride the horse once,” Irina but the roofs. After lengthy negotiations, an indoor Meyer shares. At the time, she did not know that hall was harmoniously integrated.” Hans-Jürgen the owner would one day become her father-in- Meyer talks about the history of the riding facility, law. Family Meyer had boarded their horses at the which goes back to the year 1803. The ensemble facility of Family Klimke. At a clinic that took place of the buildings has the character of a small vil- at the facility, the couple met for the first time. lage. It is situated behind woods and can only be reached via a dead-end road. “By a stroke of luck, Everything fit! Both had studied in Münster, even we were able to acquire the property,” Dr. Irina though both studied very different subjects. The Meyer is still today delighted about this very spe- sport of riding and the horses were enough of a cial location. 30 years ago a dream came true for connection. They finally got married and Irina Mey- the 66-year old orthodontist. Her husband agrees. er, who was from Berlin, moved to the “Muenster- “Nothing came easy though. With a lot of initiative land”. Today Irina Meyer and her daughter Svenja and hard work, we created the requirements for run two dental practices, one in the town of Duel- comfortable living and for breeding and raising men and another in Billerbeck. The harmony be- horses,” the horseman (67) with a master’s degree tween the couple Meyer seems contagious. 37- in business administration shares. Two years ago, year old Svenja is now Kämper-Meyer, she also the “head of the family” retired. He is bursting studied dentistry, is a mother of two children and with ideas on how to improve the equestrian facil- lives with her husband Christian on the family ity. Sustainability and ecology play a significant farm, which is an ideal place for three-and-a-half role. “We all were skeptical whether or not he year old Julius and just a few months old Carla to Svenja and Carde Meyer presented would disrupt the life - as we all knew it - on our grow up. Sister Carde did not stay behind. She also the riding horses Surabaya and facility with all his free time,” daughters Carde lives on the spacious farm with her husband Chris- Amanyara in the dressage ring. (34) and Svenja (37) joke. To the contrary: The en- toph and currently is pregnant. The couple’s two- thusiastic horse breeder developed into someone, year old son Caspar will have a sibling in the near who is ready to do anything. For instance, the sen- future. The 34-year old wanted to see the world ior took over cooking lunch for the entire family after she had finished her studies in design. After and the employees. Admittedly, he sometimes just spending a longer period of time in India, she be- refines pre-cooked meals. Everyone in the family is came homesick and returned to the farm. In her pulling on one string. They are known as the own studio, she successfully looks after her base of “Dressage Team Meyer”. It comes to no surprise customers as an independent designer with em- that the sport of riding brought together the cou- phasis on brand development. “Even though our

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husbands are not horse people, without their help and found a new home in the USA. The second and support, we could not run the farm. Everybody breeding to Davignon produced another excep- can operate a tractor after all,” the sisters Carde tional horse in 2003. The filly Dalia with her self- and Svenja joke, “ we never fought about men or confident nature turned into the lead mare of the horses.” The four-legged friends connect all of us. slowly growing broodmare band. The mares Sura- baya by San Amour (born 2011) and Amanyara by Every horse is a family member Ampere (born 2013) are out of Dalia. Both cur- “We view every horse as a family member. Our so- rently are the hopeful sport horses. Carde and called children grow up in a gentle, species-appro- Svenja trained and already successfully brought priate surrounding. We breed Hannoveraner dres- them along in dressage up to the S-level. Further- sage horses and accompany the wobbly first steps more, Rabea delivered the Grand Prix-horses Rea- of our foals. We introduce them to their first tasks, tino M by Rubin-Royal, Soraya M by Samarant and present them on shows in accordance with their Rania M by Rubin-Royal. Carde Meyer successfully competed age and train them up to the Grand Prix-level,” the the performance mare Ragazzina M homepage of Dressage Team Meyer reveals. On After her victories at the S3*-level, Family Meyers by Rohdiamant/Davignon in dres- the farm, demand and reality match. With a lot of decided to retire Rania from competitions. They sage horse-classes from the A- to empathy, horses are professionally bred and now look forward to her offspring. “Three to five the Grand Prix-level. Photo: privat trained. Carde as well as her sister Svenja already foals are born on the farm each year. Since we all won gold medals, when they rode their ponies in have fulltime jobs and mange the breeding pro- European Championships. Svenja even became a gram on the side, the sheer number of horses must member of the national cadre and afterwards cel- remain manageable. We are getting very close to ebrated successes aboard St.Pr.St. Momo by Mat- our goal to breed good Hannoveraner dressage cho AA/Tannenberg (breeder: Hans-Georg Mahler, horses. We obviously always try to improve the Neuhaus) up to the Grand Prix-level. Both sisters quality of our breeding horses,” Irina Meyer shares. were awarded the Golden Riding Badge (one in Together with her daughter Carde, she predomi- 2012, the other in 2013) for the S-level victories nantly concerns herself with the selection of suit- on homebred horses. Both parents also were able producers. “The interior is of utmost impor- awarded the Golden Riding Badge, which supports tance. The horses must show performance- the competency of the entire family in training and willingness. Obviously the movement in the basic presenting horses. gaits is very important; the attitude is a deciding factor.” At the beginning of the nineties, two ad- “Even before we moved to the ’Schulzenhof’, we ditional broodmares found their way to the breed- looked for suitable broodmares,” Irina Meyer ing farm of Family Meyer: Walida by Werther shares. “We wanted to breed our own riding hors- (breeder: Ehrhard Ahrens, Meinersen) and Momo es, and the Hannoveraner bloodlines appeared to by Matcho AA. Both also produced Grand Prix- be most suitable.” Before we took over the farm, horses. They stamp today’s bloodlines. All brood- Dr. Svenja Kämper-Meyer and Hann. Pr.A. Amanyara M by Ampere/Davig- horses had lived on it. Employees of the previous mares proved their qualities at the S-level in dres- non participated in the qualification owner introduced us to Family Pape in Hemmoor. sage and were awarded the title “Performance for the Nürnberger Burgpokal in We became interested in the 1987-born St.Pr.St. Mares Dressage”.n Verden. Photo: Lafrentz Rabea by Raphael/Donnerwetter (breeder: Ute Pape, Hemmoor). “ Rabea was in foal to Amani. She convinced us with her sensitive nature,” Hans- Jürgen Meyer recalls. In 1992, the first jumper foal called Arabeske (breeder: Uwe Pape, Hemmoor) was born in Nuttuln. “During the first years, we sold our breeding products early. Later we changed course and kept the best mares,” Hans-Jürgen Meyer describes the marketing strategies. Arabeske found a new home and made it into the S-level jumping sport.

Then the breeders decided to exclusively use dres- sage-oriented bloodlines. Because of the pre-exist- ing connections to the breeding farm Pape, the stallion Davignon was used. With selecting this son of Donnerhall, the couple celebrated its first out- standing success. Devina, born 1995, advanced on Verden’s 100th auction in 1999 to the top-seller

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The mare family out of the breeding program of Family Winkelhofer (left) in Salzburg and from Dr. Susanna Kleindienst in Gerasdorf. Photo: Anja Prade Photographie, Payer

Austria ward were parts of this family. The mare Fai- the performance mare dressage Ashley by Ar- ryspot W by Fuerst Belissaro/ Angard gentinus won the small foal show and was Made in Austria (breeder/owner: ZG Winkelhofer, Salzburg) awarded a gold medal. Hann.Pr.A. Saphira W was also tested. She had already obtained by Spoercken/Locksley II (breeder: Family The tour through Austria, which was orga- her status as an aspirant for the Hanoverian Winkelhofer, owner: Livia Glaser, Hoehnhart) nized in combination with a trip to the Czech premium in 2019. Five-year old Rosa by De was declared champion mare. She success- Republic, included visiting two central sites. Niro/Rotspon (breeder: Dr. Ulrich Kriebel, Bie- fully completed her mare test as well. Three- The Equestrian Centre Austria in Gerasdorf nenbuettel; exhibitor: Ursula Mayer, Kalten- year old Daisy by Dressage Royal/Brentano II near Vienna was one of them. Three mares leutgeben) was awarded the status of Hann. (breeder/owner: Hedwig Eder, Mehrnbach) were presented in the mare test including premium aspirant. obtained the status of Hann. premium aspi- three-year old Darling Louise K by Duke El- rant. Family Winkelhofer also presented a fa- lington/Londonderry (breeder/owner: Dr. Su- The second site at Bachinger Farm on the mily consisting of Love Affair by Locksley II/ sanna Kleindienst). She was a member of the outskirts of Salzburg was scheduled almost Rotspon (breeder: Wilhelm Gaetke. Osten) mare family of St.Pr.St. Louise by Londonder- one week later. Since many years, the Hano- and her two full-sisters, the above -menti- ry/Prince Thatch xx. A total of three of her verian enthusiasts of Family Winkelhofer oned four-year old Hann.Pr.A. Saphira W and daughters were presented. In addition to open their beautiful facility offering a cordial three-year old Savanna W. This family of very Darling Louise, her sisters Hann.Pr.A. Du- and intimate environment for the inspection. similar type was awarded a Ia-prize. n chess Ellington and Hann.Pr.A. Elle K by Ed- A powerfully moving, typy filly by Zack out of

Austria International High class training Successes in the USA courses for judges and in France The 15th of August by tradition is the Hanno- The US-Championships for young dressage veraner-Day at the Equestrian Centre Austria horses took place in Wayne/USA. Easy di Fon- in Gerasdorf. Every year, Susanna Kleindienst te Abeti Ymas by Grand Galaxy Win/Rubin- and her superb team put together a fabulous stein, a horse from the Rhineland, won the program, which includes elements from the division for five-year olds with rider Pablo breed and the sport, and an advanced trai- Speaker Dr. Ulf Möller (left) Photo: Payer Gomez Molina. The Societa Agricola in Italy ning course for judges, which is organized in bred this black dressage horse. cooperation with the Austrian Sport Horse an Centre Austria presented suitable horses Society for horse experts from all of Austria. at various ages and at different training sta- At the French Breed Championships in Le After the Hanoverian breeding events during ges. These horses were mostly Hanoverians Mans/FRA, Fabio Mercoeur by Finest/ Kaspa- the morning, the afternoon was dedicated to and mostly out of the farm’s own breeding row (breeder: Marine Ferte and Guillaume the training of horses. Two excellent spea- program. The program in the afternoon was a Gautier, Joue Sure Erdre/FRA) became the kers, Dr. Ulf Möller and the international true advertisement for the sport of riding and best three-year old stallion. Only horses, dressage judge Gislain Fouarge, made them- for good, horse-appropriate training as it is which were bred in France, were allowed par- selves available. The team from the Equestri- done at the Equestrian Centre Austria. n ticipation. n

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The Czech Republic from the breeding farm Staj Mustang, which mainly uses mares with sport successes. The Main producer Quaid breeding farm of Martina Zilinska is located in close proximity to Staj Mustang. There, se- The inspection tour in the Czech Republic ven foals were registered. Most of them were was scheduled for mid August in combinati- sired by stallions from Staj Mustang. on with the visit of Austrian breeders. Dr. Lud- wig Christmann and the honorary chairman The breeding farm Zilinski successfully parti- Manfred Schäfer conducted the tour. The re- cipated in Verden’s auction program. At the gion around Ostrava has developed into a last November auction, this breeding farm breeding area, where jumper foals are being even provided the top-selling jumper, Dahlien bred exclusively. by Drosselklang II/Cheenook. A colt by Action Blue/Mylord Carthago was especially striking. The Hannoveraner stud Staj Mustang is loca- His dam successfully competed up to the S- ted in this area. The main producer is the for- level. A total of nine foals were rewarded mer national champion Quaid by Quidam’s with a gold medal in the Czech Republic. Rubin/Voltaire (breeder: Friedhelm Vehlber, They were descendants of the stallions Quaid, Espelkamp). A colt by Quaid/Chacco-Blue Calox, Action Blue, Al Cambero and Statis Colt by Quaid/Chacco-Blue stood out of the group of many good foals Conti. n Photo: Dr. Christmann Online-Auctions im September: Spectacular top price

spectacular top price of 41,000 Euros Statistics A was obtained on the first online auction Foals for a total of 16 French and British Hanoveri- Offered for sale 16 foals ans and foals from the Rhineland. On the Sold 16 foals second weekend in September, an online Net proceeds 142,500 Euros auction, which was organized in cooperation Average price France 13,400 Euros with the British Hanoverian Horse Society Average price Great Britain 6,863.64 Euros Top price 41,000 Euros BHHS and the French breed association AF- Lowest price 4,000 Euros FACH, took place for the first time. The top selling foal was bred in France and descends Price range 4,000 to 7,999 Euros 12 foals out of the excellent breeding program of the 8,000 to 9,999 Euros 2 foals renowned breeding farm Haras de Hus, which 10,000 Euros and more 2 foals is located right outside of Nantes. Enjoy the Show was the name of this son of Escolar/ clusion, “This was overall a good experience. Don Juan de Hus out of the Hanoverian dam- At the same time we learned that such an line of Jutta. St.Pr.St. Wyella by Wanderbusch auction also poses a learning process. The II/Grande, the granddam of this powerfully breeders generally were glad to be able to moving colt, is one the foundation dams of participate in this sale during these difficult the breeding farm Haras de Hus. A spectacu- times of Covid-19.” Edouard Dewez, the lar bidding duel included prospective buyers chairman of the AFFACH, also highlighted the from Germany, the USA and Australia. In the learning effect of these first auctions solely end, a regular customer from Spain held the for international breeders, and added, “For last bid for this moving talent. Another French the first time, this was a good result, espe- foal will move to the USA. Enjoy the Show by Escolar/Don Juan de Hus sold cially considering that the decision to organi- to Spain for 41,000 Euros. ze this auction was made in June.” All British foals will remain on the island. A filly by Franklin/Dannebrog was the most filly, which was one of the best Hanoverian Dr. Ludwig Christmann, who is responsible sought-after. She is another representative of fillies of her vintage in England. The colt Bo- for the foreign breeders within the Hannove- the renowned damline of Pille, which already lero by Baron/Dark Rubin followed in the pri- raner Verband, commented on the result, produced several successful sport horses in- ce scale with a sale price of 9,750 Euros. The “The international Hanoverian breeders ma- cluding the team Olympic champion Walzer- filly Visionize by Viva Gold/Totilas found a nage their breeding programs in accordance könig. Court Farm Stud and Half Moon Stud new home for 9,500 Euros. with the high standards of the German Han- in Herefordshire were the exhibitors of this noveraner Verband. This result shows that foal. An aspiring British dressage rider inves- Katy Holder-Vale, the chairwoman of the Bri- their qualities are absolutely competitive and ted 10,000 Euros in this powerfully moving tish Hanoverian society, drew a positive con- sought-after internationally.” n

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Just a word: Hannover is alive!

appropriate committees. Furthermore, a to this important showcase of Germany’s few positive impulses from outside horse breeds. accompanied these first discussions. The first impressions of the new licensing It is important to us to take along these vintage on the selection tour also appear impulses on the new road of the Hannover- very promising. We have good horses, and aner Verband. There might be a faster or we shall work together with our breeders to more direct way to go. But that explicitly is get even better, not the way that we want to pursue. We strive for a sensible allocation of tasks and Let’s tackle it – together and united as “We a concentrated processing of individual the Hannoveraner breeders”! August 24th was a testimony of true issues to create a healthy, resilient basis for democracy within the Hannoveraner the future of the Hannoveraner Verband. A Verband. The day started with fireworks. basis, which also the broad membership The atmosphere throughout the entire supports and shoulders! meeting of the delegates was respectful and constructive. The new structures came Now we as the breeders will be able to into play for the first time. Now this positive primarily talk about our breed and our energy must be utilized in placing objective horses in the future. Hannoveraner horses Dr. Hinni Lührs-Behnke focus into the new offices during the first currently attract attention on many shows. (Chairman of the Hannoveraner Verband) weeks. In Warendorf, we celebrated three Bundes- champions and high placements of many The constructive atmosphere and mood of additional horses with the Hannoveraner the latest meeting of the delegates stamped and the Rhineland brand. Representing the the first discussions. First goal-oriented entire board as well as the supervisory opinions and views were openly exchanged. board, we congratulate the successful Ernestine Zwingmann They were discussed objectively but also breeders and would like to extend our (Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board) passionately and then allocated to the sincere thanks to all, who supplied horses

Hannoveraner Highlights

November, 14 January, 23 Verden Auction Verden Auction Sport horses Sport horses

December, 19 to 13 April, 17 FEI World Breeding Verden Auction Championships Sport horses Dressage horses Maren Schlender Dark Gambler and Antonia von Baath www.hannoveraner.com(Deputy breeding managerr) Photo: Lafrentz

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