04|2021 DER HANNOVERANER No. 04 | April 2021 |
Breeding Grande-Preis goes to Stanley
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A Hannoveraner/Dutch success story: Glock’s Toto jr. With rider Edward Gal. Photo: Melissen The KWPN dressage horse
The Dutch breeding of sport horses has become one of the most successful breeding programs worldwide for all three Olympic disciplines. The breeding area is located in the direct neighbourhood of both Hannover and the Rhineland. Hence KWPN stallions also attract the interest of breeders of the Hannoveraner Verband. By Dr. Ludwig Christmann
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here is a lot of interest in Dutch genetics, espe- Tcially with respect to dressage horses. So there are good reasons to take a closer look at KWPN dressage horse breeding.
What is the origin of the breed? The Netherlands was home to two warmblood breeds. The Groninger was bred in the north and was similar to the Altoldenburger and the Ostfrie- sen. The Gelderlander was bred in the south, its build is lighter. It was originally used as a workhor- se for agriculture and as a cart horse. After World War II, as mechanization in society and agriculture gained momentum and equestrian sports increa- sed in popularity, these horses were also used un- der saddle. “The Gelderlander was a real all-roun- der: for work in the countryside, at the weekend for riding in dressage, jumping or eventing, and, on Sundays, as a means to get to church. Its characte- ristics were just as versatile: a strong horse with a good walk and trot with a lot of flexion in the Va’Pensiero – the outstanding joints and a sublime front leg technique with a lot 1993 by Kostolany), Holstein stallions such as Hannoveraner and Bundeschampion of shoulder freedom and knee action. At the time, Flemmingh (born 1987 by Lacapo), Selle Française of 2020 and a successful result of the selection process for character and willingness stallions such as Le Mexico (born 1970 by Mexico, combining Hannoveraner and Dutch to perform already existed: “People parted with a right-hand brother of Furioso II), but also Hanno- genetics. Photo: Fellner horses that did not want to work,“ Johan Ham- veraner stallions were used. Especially Voltaire by minga, a dressage trainer up to the Grand Prix-le- Furioso II/Gotthard (born in 1979; breeder: Erika vel and a member of the KWPN licensing commis- Kuwert, Mülheim), had a strong, positive influence sion, describes the Gelderlander. According to on the development of the breeding of Dutch show literature (Wikipedia), the Andalusian, Neapolitan, jumpers. Lord Leatherdale by Lord Loxley/Ferraga- Anglo-Norman breeds as well as Norfolk Trotters mo, born in 2003 and bred in the Rhineland by are mentioned as breeds that influenced the Gel- Zuchtgemeinschaft Pleines in Uedem, continues to derlander. The latter breed, which originated in be popular in the breeding of dressage horses. England, has also influenced various trotter breeds, Among others, he is the sire of Glamourdale, the among others. Changing the breeding process to- World Champion of Young Dressage Horses 2019. wards creating riding horses began as early as the 1950s with imported stallions such as the Anglo- About the breeding principles Norman L‘Invasion or the Holstein Normann and In the book “The KWPN Horse“, which was publis- later Amor to name a few. But also the Hannovera- hed by the KWPN in 2012, the breeding objectives ner Eclatant by Duellant/Ableger II out of the mare and selection characteristics of the Dutch dressage line of Nehrung (breeder: Claus Schmoldt, Holler- horse are described in detail. The breeding goal is deich) played a role. The stallion, which was born explicitly defined as striving to produce a horse in 1963, sold to the Netherlands on Verden’s stal- that has the conformation and movement to be lion sales in 1965. In the 06/1965 issue of “Han- successful in Grand Prix. Many criteria are similar noversches Pferd“, he is described as a “strong to those in Hannover, but some accents are defini- stallion with a very steadfast character, a short tely set differently. “Raising the forehand is one of cannon-bone and very good, swinging move- the basics of dressage and that is why we prefer ments“. an upright (vertical) neck carriage in the dressage horse,“ as it is formulated in “The KWPN Horse“. In 1969, the existing studbooks merged and the Great importance is also attached to the horses Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands being constructed uphill and, above all, to them (KWPN) was founded. Since 2006, there are four moving uphill, bringing the forehand up in the mo- official breeding directions: the dressage horse, the vement, having good self-carriage and being light- show-jumping horse, the carriage horse and the footed. For this they should be supple in the joints Gelder horse. Foreign genetics were heavily used with an active hind leg and a bit of knee action. In the development of the dressage and show- jumping breeding lines: Trakehner stallions such as What are the experiences in the Hannoveraner Ver- Doruto (born 1962 by Komet) and Gribaldi (born band with Dutch genetics? In the Hannoveraner
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Breedung values of KWPN dressage stallions
Name Year of birth Year Type Conformation Number of offspring/ accuracy Hannoveraner breeding value dressage Triot Canter Walk Rideability Number of offspring/ accuracy FN-breeding value young horses FN-breeding highest value level achieved Ampere by Rousseau/Flemmingh 2005 138 143 45/0.85 119 122 124 90 136 25/0.80 141/0.96 148/0.86 Bordeaux by Unitedt/Gribaldi 2006 90 97 29/0.78 101 103 111 94 94 13/0.68 143/0.97 170/0.90 Bretton Woods by Johnson/De Niro 2006 113 101 48/0.85 94 99 99 81 97 19/0.75 117/0.96 133/0.89 Buckingham by Bordeaux/Rousseau 2011 78 91 49/0.86 95 98 87 97 101 29/0.82 129/0.86 Rousseau by Ferro/Römer 1998 116 117 47/0.85 106 105 100 92 129 52/0.88 121/0.94 155/0.90 Totilas by Gribaldi/Glendale 2000 92 110 35/0.82 97 101 109 97 79 15/0.73 128/0.95 139/0.84 Vitalis by Vivaldi/D. Day 2007 118 130 31/0.81 109 103 124 104 100 15/0.73 150/0.97 167/0.92 Vivaldi by Krack C/Jazz 2002 131 134 44/0.84 109 105 119 112 96 17/0.74 150/0.95 184/0.82 Zack by Rousseau/Jazz 2004 132 139 40/0.84 119 116 130 111 113 17/0.76 134/0.96 160/0.88 Average 112 118 105.44 105.78 111.44 97.556 105 134 157
Source: Hannoveraner Jahrbuch Hengste 2021 Yearbook Stallions 2021, the breeding values of From my impressions at mare performance tests, I nine KWPN dressage stallions are published and can confirm that offspring of Dutch stallions are shown in the chart on page 8. The estimated bree- more often endowed with less swinging trot move- ding values from the studbook evaluations confirm ments, as we know it from Hannoveraner or Rhine- an overall positive heredity with regard to the con- land mares. The canter often is the best gait, the formation of horses. The average was 118 ranging walk the weaker gait. Could it be that the horses from 91 to 143. From a statistical point of view, need more time in their development allowing these breeding values are quite well secured. Bet- their undoubtedly present talents to emerge? Ingo ween 29 and 49 daughters per stallion were eva- Pape‘s comment fits this, “In the first phase under luated, the accuracy is between 0.78 and 0.86. The the rider, the Dutch horses often appear to be run- Hannoveraner breeding value dressage is estima- ning. The movement is not very swinging. The hor- ted from the assessments at the broodmare tests ses then certainly need the influence of a suitable and from the evaluations at Verden’s auctions. The rider to add stability to the rhythm, as well as number of horses evaluated was between 13 and springiness and increased suspension to the move- 52 per stallion, the accuracy between 0.68 and ment, whose mechanics are labor-intense.“ It is 0.88. Changes may still be expected in the bree- fitting that the Hannoveraner breeding values, ding values, which show a low accuracy. which are mainly based on the evaluation of three- and four-year-old horses, are relatively low. With Of the breeding values for the basic gaits, the one increasing age and appropriate rider encourage- Eclatant by Duellant participated in for canter is the highest with an average value of ment, the movement sequences are developed, the development of the riding-horse 111 and a range of 87 to 130. Clear individual resulting in higher horse show-breeding values. breed in the Netherlands in the differences can be seen. The worst breeding value Furthermore – just sufficent movement with less sixties. Photo: Archiv is the walk with an average value of 98 with a swing can be advantageous for the collection. A range from 81 to 112. The average values for trot predisposition for Grand Prix does not require very (106) and rideability (105) are in between. The big movement; the rideability of a Grand Prix-ta- average overall dressage breeding value is 105 lent does not have to be easy. There are enough with a range of 94 to 119, which is rather sparse examples of successful Grand Prix horses, inclu- for potential dressage specialists.The picture is ding Hannoveraner, that were difficult and requi- completely different when looking at the sport- red great riding skills. based breeding values. The average FN breeding value for young horse tests (which includes results In conversations with Hannoveraner breeders, the- from stallion performance tests, broodmare tests re was scepticism about the use of KWPN stallions. and dressage horse tests) is 134 with a range of The scepticism is based on self-made experiences. 117 to 150. Eight of these nine stallions already Henning Schulze from Tiddische near Gifhorn, who have a breeding value for “highest achieved is one of the larger breeders in the district associa- class“, and the result is outstanding. The average tion of Lüneburg, observed that rhythm and impul- breeding value is 157 with a range of 133 to 184. sion are often lost and the walk is not good enough. “But without a walk, I can‘t sell a dres- Interpreting the results sage horse today,“ he says. Herbert Kruse from Hamburg, also one of the larger and more success-
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ful breeders, who has already produced numerous licensed stallions such as Don Nobless, emphasizes the importance of rideability, “I need rideable hor- ses that the recreational rider can also ride. The horses must be clear in the ‚head‘ – that is the be-all and end-all.“ He sees deficits in this respect in many Dutch stallions.
Rudolf Schepergerdes from Meppen knows the market in Emsland very well. He is a successful breeder himself, but also the contact person for many foal buyers and sellers. “I see a decreasing interest in foals by KWPN stallions. Breeders tell me that starting the young horses is more compli- cated,“ says Rudolf Schepergerdes. On the other hand, he has had good experiences with offspring of the Hannoveraner-bred Totilas son, Toto Junior, who is popular in the Netherlands. “Many bree- ders in Emsland use stallions from the neighbou- ring country, to be able to offer different genetics A successful dressage horse- than those, which everyone has,“ he adds. came to the conclusion that they select more shar- producer from the Rhineland in ply. I have been using KWPN stallions in my bree- the Netherlands: Lord Leatherdale. Heinrich Behrmann, a successful and experienced ding program for ten years. It started with Don Photo: private Hannoveraner breeder from Stedebergen near Ver- Juan de Hus, whom I saw for the first time in Hoya. den, is convinced of the Dutch way. Numerous li- The horse had an incredible aura and a top canter. censed stallions come from his breeding, of which I had two very good foals by him. He also confir- the great Bolero is best known. “I really became med his positive heredity with F-D‘avie FRH, the aware of Dutch dressage horses at the World double World Champion of Young Dressage Horses Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Ver- bred by Dorothee Heitmüller, whom I was allowed den in 2009 with the stallions Westpoint and Wyn- to raise. I have also had good experiences with ton. After that, I got involved with the Dutch stud- Bordeaux. I am very convinced of Asgard‘s Ibiza, by book and the development of their sport horses. I whom I have nine offspring so far. They are all su- Consulting Johan Hamminga
Johan Hamminga is a to use German stallions. What should Johan Hamminga: “Walk and relaxedness member of the KWPN be improved with the use? Are there are very important topics for us. In the past licensing commission any preferred lines? years, the KWPN has applied a strict selec- and an experienced Johan Hamminga, “We need German blood tion process to the walk. We have managed dressage trainer up to for more frame and to maintain the blood to improve the walk in a few years. For us, a the Grand Prix-level. diversity in the breeding of dressage horses. good walk flows through the entire body So far, we have had good experiences with and creates a relaxed movement. DER HANNOVERANER: Where do you the offspring of Donnerhall and Rubinstein. see the Dutch and the German dres- For example, with De Niro: As the sire of De- In the Netherlands, however, we talk about a sage horse breeding program? sperados, he is also represented in Glock‘s ‚German‘ or a ‚Dutch‘ walk. For us, it is most Johan Hamminga, “We are looking for a ri- Toto Jr, who now successfully competes at important that the walk is active and in a deable horse with a lot of basic quality that the Grand Prix-level and who has proven clear four-beat rhythm, that it flows through can make it to the big arena. The KWPN has himself as a producer. We furthermore would the whole body and and creates an overstri- invested a lot in health and correctness of like to maybe use stallions out of the Hanno- de by about the length of three hooves. My the horses and thus also in usability. You can veraner B-line. Last year, Bloomberg FS, a experience as a trainer has taught me that a have a very nice, good horse, but if he does son of Bon Coeur, was the winner of the stal- horse with such a walk has more reaction in not have a proper foundation (correct hooves lion performance test in Ermelo.“ its body and can learn starting the piaffe ea- and legs) and is not sound, he won‘t go far.“ sier and faster from this walk (with not too DER HANNOVERANER: How important much overstride).“ DER HANNOVERANER: As this year‘s are the walk and the relaxedness in licensing showed, the KWPN continues the KWPN breeding program?
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per-correct horses with a great charisma and good Netherlands in 2003 and 2004 and his expertise manners. For me, Ibiza as a sire is on the same le- as a trainer is in demand worldwide. He answers vel as Valentino xx and Absatz in the past, who the question about a different training philosophy have particularly influenced breeding in the Verden in the Netherlands with a clear “no“. “The vast area. I analyse the dam lines very thoroughly befo- majority of riders in the Netherlands ride according re I use a stallion, because it is also true for the to the same classical principles as in Germany. That KWPN that not every horse is needed. There is a doesn‘t rule out that there are individual black clear line in the selection of dressage horses in the sheep, just like there are in Germany.“ He consi- Netherlands and selection process is very strict. ders it a great responsibility for the judges to The most important criteria are self-carriage, a sta- show, where the limits are. But that is a complete- ble topline, an active, diligent hind leg, correctness, ly different topic. good angulation of the front leg in the trot and light-footedness. The greatest value is placed on Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen is a member of the canter. I remain ‚Holland-minded‘.“ the Hannoveraner licensing commission, a trainer at Verden’s auctions, the national trainer of the ju- Arend Kamphorst is ‚Holland-minded‘ almost by nior and young rider squads and a sought-after birth. Born in the Netherlands, he is one of the dressage trainer. Comparing the mechanics in the most successful Hannoveraner breeders with the movement, he likes the powerful push-off of Dutch Dree Böken breeding farm in Prieros, Brandenburg. horses. The impulsion of the (German) horse has “I look around everywhere for the best stallions. advantages especially at a young age. A little less With the KWPN stallions, I like the impressive front impulsion can definitely be an advantage for the end, which – from my point of view – comes from piaffe, but not for the passage and for the lateral the Groninger. However, I would like the walk to be movements. “In Hannover, the mechanics of the better,“ he says. Emma Blundell is a successful movement have much improved over the past ten Hannoveraner breeder in England and, looking years. In addition, the very good basic rideability is from the outside, has a no-nonsense view. She an absolute highlight of the Hannoveraner bree- sees benefits in combining the advantages of Ger- ding program. When I am on the road internatio- man horses with those of the KWPN dressage hor- nally, I am often commended also by the Dutch for se (see the detailed statement on page 7). the great horses that we have for our young ri- ders.“ The trainers‘ view Matthias Klatt is Chairman of the Breeding Com- The Rothenberger dressage stable in Bad Homburg mittee Dressage of the Hannoveraner Verband and has a lot of experience with both German and is a successful dressage horse breeder in Hahausen Dutch horses. Gonnelien Rothenberger, née Gor- (Harzvorland). He rides up to advanced S-level and dijn, comes from the Netherlands and was interna- is a sought-after trainer. “For me, the German trai- tionally successful for her home country. Son Sön- ning scale stands above everything. The training ke collected the greatest successes with the The first excellent stallion vintages of For Ferrero (above) and Just Wim- goals associated with it cannot be achieved as Dutch-bred Cosmo (team gold in 2018 at the phof were presented at the KWPN quickly with many Dutch horses. The horses have World Championships in Tryon/USA, Team Euro- approval in February of this year. to be ridden differently.“ Is there a different trai- pean Champion in Rotterdam/NED in 2019); Photos: Melissen ning philosophy in the Netherlands, is riding done daughter Sanneke was U25 Individual European differently there? Matthias Alexander Rath, dres- Champion in 2016 with the Oldenburg Deveraux sage rider and trainer at the breeding farm Schaf- and highly successful with the Hannoveraner Wol- hof in Kronberg, made his own experiences with kenstein II-daughter Wolke Sieben. The Rothenber- Dutch horses (Totilas, Bretton Woods) and with ger stable not only trains dressage horses, but also German horses (Foundation, Destacado FRH). He is raises young horses, including horses acquired in convinced that this question can be answered with the Netherlands. Sven Rothenberger, who also is “yes“, “I have ridden in the Netherlands myself. highly successful in dressage – he won team silver Seat and influence are different. The horses are not and individual bronze at the Olympic Games in At- constantly on the rider’s leg, as it is common in lanta/USA in 1996 with the Hannoveraner stallion Germany, but they have to react to the leg all the Weyden v. Westerland – rightly calls for not gene- more quickly.“ ralizing too much on the subject, “One must not say that the Dutch horses have no walk. Totilas is a Johann Hinnemann knows the dressage sport in counter-example, he had a good walk himself and the Netherlands very well. He with his KWPN gel- often passed it on. In general, I have made the ex- ding Ideaal was Team World Champion with the perience that KWPN stallions pass on one thing German team in Toronto/CAN in 1986. He was one and that is health. Here the consequent selection of the trainers of the dressage senior squad in the for this characteristic is noticeable. The most im-
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portant criteria of a good dressage horse are a In 2020, Bloomberg was the testing champion in the good canter, willingness to perform and willing- Netherlands. Photo: Equigeniek ness to go. And this is ,what I find in the Nether- lands. If the willingness to go is too great, it can be difficult for less experienced riders. I think it is in the Netherlands, a carriage-type horse with a good that many of the best young stallions in the high, impressive trot. In Hanover, besides suitabili- Netherlands stay with stallion owners and that ty for agriculture, the focus has always been on these stallions are given the opportunity to prove suitability for riding. The first stationary stallion themselves in competition. A society must have performance test, in which riding qualities were principles and these principles must be adhered tested, already existed almost 100 years ago. Here to.“ The long-time head of the FN training depart- the suitability as remounts for the military was of ment and the international dressage judge – often utmost importance. In the book “Der Hannovera- also in dressage horse competitions up to World ner“ (The Hannoveraner) from 1967, the then Ma- Championships – Christoph Hess from Warendorf naging Director and Breeding Director of the Han- naturally also has his eye on the development in noveraner Verband, Dr. Arnold Schlie, wrote: the neighbouring country, “The Dutch are very “Typical for Hannover ... is the flat style of move- pragmatic people. In the development of the ment in the front extremities .... In Hanover it is KWPN dressage horse, they adjusted their bree- agreed that the round gait caused by more or less ding program according to what is needed for the ‚knee action‘ is more conspicuous but less practi- Grand Prix. The movement is a bit shorter and is cal and less pleasant for the rider. The elasticity easily collected.“ Hannes Baumgart, member of suffers, the tendons and ligaments are more the Hannoveraner licensing commission and dres- stressed and the stride becomes shorter.“ So in the sage rider and trainer up to Grand Prix, furthermore Netherlands, the task was to develop riding quali- sees changes in the Grand Prix tests, which could ties and thus elasticity and relaxedness in all three be advantageous for the Dutch way, “The tests basic gaits. In Hannover, the aim in the past deca- have been shortened considerably, giving more im- des was to meet the demands of the sport and portance to piaffe and passage. For the mark for thus also the demands of the market for higher impulsion, the weighting has been reduced.“ movement without losing elasticity, relaxedness and a good walk. Different origins and different breeding philoso- phies have produced different horses in the In the Netherlands, the reorientation of the sport- Netherlands and in Hannover. Above all, the Gel- horse breeding program was geared towards the derlander was the basis of the breeding program Grand Prix as its breeding goal right from the
Consulting Emma Blundell
Emma Blundell has built the young Dutch horses are ridden with a lot mares to improve the uphill tendency and up the Mount St. John of pressure. I do, however, think that they the speed of the reactions. Vice versa, on Stud in Yorkshire in the have a lot of energy. It is probably not so some of my Dutch mares that are more ver- north of England, where easy for them to relax and walk on a longer tical in the neck and more gripping, I choose around 50 foals are born rein, as,for example, the young German hor- a more buoyant, powerfully moving German every year out of the best ses do. These are often more horizontal in stallion, of which I know that he has high German and Dutch dres- their topline and naturally exhibit more rideability and naturally uses his back, while sage lines. The breeding goal is the Grand swinging in the back, perhaps with softer I pay particular attention to the horse‘s walk Prix. She compares these different dressage and slower hind legs. Because of these cha- and his ability to relax. I make these crosses horse breeds: racteristics, these horses are often more believing that I can combine the best of both comfortable to sit to, and it is easier for them worlds. “The KWPN horses often have a natural to become relaxed and show length in their uphill conformation with often quite vertical, strides. Through training, these horses deve- Fortunately, as a Brit, I don‘t have a nationa- high-carried necks and a lot of energy and lop their carrying power in the hindquarters, listic bias towards one or the other. I simply power, which is of course very helpful for the becoming quicker in their reactions and want to breed - as best I can - the best fu- Grand Prix. These characteristics can cause more uphill. Therefore, the training system to ture sport horses for Grand Prix. In doing so, difficulties in the early years. The horse might get a German horse to the Grand Prix-level is I focus on the strengths and weaknesses of be more looky and therefore have less of an very different from that of a KWPN horse. each mare to achieve breeding progress for overstride in the walk, because the horse is the next generation.“ n not as relaxed and does not use its back in Most of our mare base is German. Therefore the movement as it could. I often think that I sometimes choose Dutch stallions for these
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start. The specifications for conformation works. However, previous experiences with this ambitious goal several times. The Bree- and movement were adjusted accordingly. Dutch bloodlines and partially also with ding Committee of the Hannoveraner Ver- The diligence in the movement and the quick other bloodlines show that focusing on bree- band has decided to start an “Initiative push-off of the legs without losing the ding a Grand Prix-specialist does not neces- Grand Prix“ and thus underlines the impor- rhythm are important. In Germany, the bree- sarily result in an improvement of the ridea- tance of strengthening the focus on the ding goal for the dressage horse is more ge- bility across the board. Actually awareness is Grand Prix-horse in the breeding of Hanno- neral. In the foreground are swinging, re- important so that the horses do not become veraner dressage horses. In this project, the laxed and elastic movements, which were, more complicated and difficult. The Hannove- sport-proven Dutch genetics will be valuable. especially in the past, sometimes a little raner is popular all over the world, especially Klaus Storbeck, a Hannoveraner breeder and slow, ad well as good rideability with an because of its positive interior and its ridea- dressage judge from broodmare tests to equally good feel for the rider in the saddle. bility characteristics. These must be preserved Grand Prix, says, “The mixture makes the dif- A Grand-Prix horse is developed through in any case, without losing sight of the goal ference. A well-considered use of KWPN stal- consistent training in accordance with the of supplying horses for top international lions can be positive.“So it will be about guidelines of the training scale. Whether or competitions. Maryanna Haymon, a success- combining the strengths of Dutch and Han- not it is possible to breed a Grand Prix-horse ful Hannoveraner breeder from the USA, noveraner genetics. Horses like Toto Junior or was and sometimes still is a controversial once answered the question about her perso- most recently the Hannoveraner and Bunde- issue. The breeders in the Netherlands, but nal breeding goal as follows, “My goal is the schampion Va‘Pensiero prove that fascina- also the experiences made in Germany espe- amateur-friendly Grand Prix-horse.“ With her ting horses can come out of this. However, cially – but not only – with the line of Don- breeding philosophy, which focuses on her the breeder must know his expectations from nerhall, show that this discussion can be put Hannoveraner Donnerhall/Prince Thatch xx the combination. As with every stallion selec- to sleep. Grand Prix as a breeding goal son Don Principe, she has already achieved tion, by the way ... n
Consulting Ingo Pape
Ingo Pape, a well-known perienced rider to reach his goals. This is whe- early on and clearly defined breeding goals breeder, trainer and stalli- re our Hannoveraner horses have a clear ad- to that effect. It is very difficult to take into on owner, always keeps vantage across the board. This is especially account the breeding selection on the mare an eye on the develop- true for the amateur sport, which makes up side, because the predisposition for collec- ment in the Netherlands. the largest part of the market to be served. tion and the required strength for it can only Competitions are always decided in the mind. really be assessed, once the mare is six years On the mechanics of the Therefore, being relaxed inside must always of age or older. By then, most mares are al- movement: “In the first phase under the rider, precede the outer relaxedness. What we ready in foal. Therefore, it is all the more im- the KWPN horse often appears to us to be should strive for in breeding horses is a posi- portant that the stallions are willing and ca- rushing and not exhibiting much swing. The tive sensitivity, out of which a suitable trainer pable of collection. Also in my function as a horses then certainly need the influence of a can then develop increased cadence and thus stallion owner, I have the greatest respect suitable rider, who adds a steady rhythm, charisma. Just ‚being good‘ does not work for for the consistency, with which the KWPN springiness and an increased suspension the tougher sport, neither does over-sensitivi- and my Dutch colleagues have brought al- phase to the mechanically complex move- ty. Basically positive qualities such as a great most all line-founding or highly influential ment. Top horses must basically be able to willingness to walk, strength, a good consti- stallions into the international top sport. move big and small in all three gaits. Therefo- tution and sensitivity can complicate things Jazz, Ferro, Cocktail, Krack C, Partout, Gribal- re, in my experience, it is easiest to train hor- for less experienced riders at the beginning of di, Johnson, Totilas, or Apache are just a few ses that have a medium gait volume but the training process. However, these are ex- examples. great flexibility and suppleness. Having abso- actly the qualities that are essential for a top lutely no swing in the movement is certainly horse. So, as is so often the case, it all comes In Germany, we have actually only managed not an advantage with regard to the collec- down to the right balance. I believe, however, to do this to a sufficient degree with the D- tion later, as e.g. the passage requires a lot of that this problem has been recognised in the line (Donnerhall, Desperados, De Niro, Don swing.“ Netherlands and that countermeasures are Schufro, Damsey, Don Nobless). Besides, this being taken. Improved composure will cer- verifies and confirms the toughness that is Regarding rideability: “A neck, which is car- tainly also make it easier to better present the needed for the top sport. Toughness is a huge ried too high due to the exterior of the horse, horses at the walk.“ breeding issue and certainly cannot be defi- certainly does not make it easier for the rider ned by any X-ray findings. Since the sport to work the horse over its back. Even though On the breeding goal: “If you want to breed ideally tests the qualities, which are needed Jazz, who is widely spread in the Netherlands, horses for top dressage competitions, the in a breeding stallion, the Dutch concept certainly was an exceptional sire, one can see talent for collection is absolutely crucial. Wil- should serve as an incentive for all of us in this predisposition in many of his offspring. If lingness and ability for collection make the this respect. I am convinced that this is one of this is combined with a lack of relaxation, it difference between a recreational athlete the keys of the KWPN‘s success in the targe- often becomes really difficult for the less ex- and a top horse. The KWPN recognized this ted breeding of Grand Prix-horses.“ n
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On The Roller Coaster
The Grande-Prize goes to Wilfried Berg as breeder of Celle’s state stud sire Stanley. The colorful chestnut from the extremely successful mare line of Adda has had an eventful career and is now receiving more attention again due to the successes of his offspring. By Ulrich Hahne
Ten years ago, Stanley won the Hannoveraner tanley by Stakkato/Loredo belongs to the bers decreased significantly. Now the first Jumper Horse Championship with Eva Bitter. Solder Grande-Prize winners in compari- results of his offspring are available and the son. After completing his performance test, high breeding value in young horse tests season. These successes of Stanley‘s off- he became a breeding stallion at the age of (154) confirms his own breed performance in spring are no coincidence. His dam competed four. His first crop was not particularly strong this age group. In Germany, he ranks third in competitions herself, until she was eight in terms of numbers, so it took a little longer behind two other stallions from the State years old and was successful up to medium for the first breeding values to come about Stud Celle: Qualito and Diacontinus. His (M) level. Even Toni Haßmann rode her for a based on the sport and breeding results of breed value for the highest achieved class short time. His half-sister Escada by Escudo his offspring. The coloured chestnut was born also is positive with 123. placed at the advanced level with Dieter on January 24, 2006 on the farm of Wilfried Smitz. The full sister of the dam, Larissa, pro- Berg in Burgdorf. He grew up at the Hunnes- Han.Pr.A. Sally (dam of For Edition), born in duced the internationally successful show rück stallion raising station. In the 300-day 2011 and bred by Hermann Rosebrock, Bred- jumper Pikeur Felice by For Pleasure with ri- test, he convinced with very good jumping dorf, is one of his sporting figureheads. In the der Tjark Nagel, and Catrice D by Cassini II, placing third in this discipline with a jumping meantime, the former auction horse from who was successful at the nationally advan- index of 129.36. With his good rideability, Verden has won internationally in classes up ced (S) level. Leonie Böckmann‘s current, suc- Stanley also placed third in the overall index, to 1.45 metres with Finja Bormann. Smire S cessful horse Label d‘Amour by Landadel/ was licensed and moved into his stallion box (dam by Converter; breeder: Erich Single, Stakkato and the internationally successful, in Verden. Sven Rudolph introduced Stanley Pfalzgrafenweiler), also born in 2011, with privately owned stallion Saint Amour by Stak- to competitions and celebrated five victories rider Yasser Al Sharif from Syria and Stuart kato/Sherlock Holmes with Swante Johans- in show jumping competitions with him as a (dam by Forsyth; breeder: Holger Baum, Wal- son go back to Stanley‘s granddam, Ginger, four-year-old. When Stanley‘s first foals were lau-Hofheim) with rider Katrin Eckermann are who is not only the granddam of Staney but born, Eva Bitter was already sitting in the competing internationally at the same level. also the granddam of St.Pr.St. Sarah. The lat- saddle of the powerful jumping stallion, who Steve - dam by Lombard and bred by Karl- ter was honored as Hannoveraner Mare of was now stationed in Ankum and became Heinz Auffarth, has already placed nationally the Year in 2017 due to the successes of her much more frequented there. Until June in 1.45 metre-show jumping competitions offspring. 2011, the duo Stanley/Eva Bitter also celeb- with Sandra Auffarth during the early show rated top successes in novice (A) and ele- Stanley‘s career initially went up like a mete- mentary (L) level tests for young show jum- Servus or, only to be abruptly stopped early on. It Spartan pers. This was followed by a victory in the Gottilde was like a roller coaster-ride. His heredity out Hannoveraner Show Jumping Championships Stakkato of a secure dam line should entice and give Pygmalion in Verden and in the Small Final of the Bun- Pia his breeding career some impetus again. The deschampionat in Warendorf. Goldfeder award of the Grande Prize, which will be pre- Lord sented to his breeder Wilfried Berg in a digni- Loredo After that, Stanley was repeatedly plagued by St.Pr.St. Retina fied setting at a later date, is an expression of injuries, so that his sporting career came to the appreciation of this heredity by the Bree- Longa Graphit an abrupt end. As a result, he disappeared Ginger ding Committee of the Hannoveraner Ver- from the breeding focus and his mating num- Goldrose band. n Breeding
might be able to improve these issues in the breed.“
Ulrich Hahne: Eleven years ago, the Han- noveraner Verband adopted the guideline quality, which also reflected on the foundati- on and the construction of the back. Why has this not yet taken effect?
Matthias Klatt, “We should continue to sensitize the breeders to pay more attention to the foundation of the mares and the stal- lions. This is also important for keeping our sport horses healthy.“
Hergen Forkert, “We were on the proper track with the jumpers at the licensing. The stallions had correct fetlocks, and sufficiently broad hooves. We also observed the correct position of the limbs with sufficiently angu- lated hindquarters. We need that too, so that we can place an emphesis again on the step- First-hand ping under and the push-off.“ Ulrich Hahne: The foundation is the basis of every horse, be it a horse for recreational At the beginning of March in Hannoveraner TV, the riding or a sport horse. How do we manage to breed even more dressage horses for the members of the presidium, Hergen Forkert and Grand Prix? Matthias Klatt and breeding director Ulrich Hahne, Matthias Klatt, “We should pay more at- reported on the work of the various committees. tention to the strength in the back and in the hind leg. The back is used as a bridge to de- velop the carrying power. We should again pay more attention to proven bloodlines and fter the meeting of the Stud Book Com- Ulrich Hahne: The stallion pre-selection was make breeders receptive to them.“ Amittee in March,, Hergen Forkert, a the first official act for the new members of member of the presidium for jumping and the presidium. What was particularly notice- Hergen Forkert, “It is the same in the jum- eventing, and Matthias Klatt, a member of able? ping sector. We have to use more stallions the presidium for dressage, met with bree- that have already proven themselves in com- ding director Ulrich Hahne for a talk. What Hergen Forkert, “I went to Verden with petition and the performance is comprehen- does the Hannoveraner stand for, where do mixed feelings, but I was really looking for- sible. Ability is not going out of fashion, we we want to go and which paths do we want ward to this task. There were many interes- need that in the show-jumping ring. I appeal to take – these were the key discussion ting stallions with strong pedigrees among to the breeders not to always use young stal- points. the jumping stallions. For the future, I would lions that have a 9.0 in the sport test but wish for a bit more genetics. If we go back to have never competed. We have to use stalli- Matthias Klatt, “Basically, we want to our good lines that we had in the past and ons that have proven thier ability in compe- breed a performance horse that has a com- include them again, then one or the other titions and their performances are verifiable. mon basis with an amateur horse as it is will improve again. If we reclaim proven Then we will see successes again.“ easy to handle and stands out because of its Hannoveraner lines that have been further character, rideability and attitude.“ developed elsewhere, it will become more Ulrich Hahne: The Breeding Committee has interesting again.“ started an experiment with really proven Hergen Forkert, “For me, the Hannovera- stallions who are passed their prime. What is ner show jumper has always been a perfor- Matthias Klatt, “During the selection trip behind the idea? mance horse. This will not change. In additi- for the stallion licensing and also at the on, we must not neglect our breeding goal. studbook admissions and shows, which I at- Hergen Forkert, “There still is semen of For the amateur, the horse also must have tended, the issues with the foundation were stallions, whose offspring were very success- rideability, health and the right attitude.“ noticeable. We must think about how we ful 30 years ago, like semen of Don Juan or
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Watzmann. It is not an obligation, but these the five- and six-year olds, we thought of a dern way. This horse wouldn‘t have stood stallions can perhaps bring back the old vir- jumping horse-class as an introductory class. out at all otherwise.“ tues like willingness to perform, strength in Those who completed the course qualified the foundation and in the back, or activity in for the final, a time-and-fault class with one Ulrich Hahne: Besides the general bree- the hind leg. We had all that in the past. To- jump-off. The five-year-olds in particular, ding goal, what is the importance of a perso- day, the courses have become more techni- who had never competed like this before, did nal breeding goal? cal. But maybe you can turn the wheel back well. They cantered very smoothly, were agi- a bit with such stallions, for example, if you le, exhibited quick reflexes, and, most impor- Matthias Klatt, “Every breeder should use their semen for a mare that doesn‘t have tantly, showed ability and rideability. We are have his very own, personal breeding goal much canter but still jumps well. Then you on the right track with this project. We can- and therefore is in good hands with the Han- get the old virtues back into the line and, not only train. Even though it is the basis for noveraner Verband, regardless of whether with the foals, you might again link up with everything, we must also adopt international he wants to breed an amateur or a top hor- the old breeding successes.“ standards for the young horses and ride a se. The basics that make this possible are time-and-fault class with the five-year olds firmly anchored with us.“ Ulrich Hahne: The genetics of For Pleasure every now and again. It works wonderfully or Argentinus are also no longer ‚fresh‘, but with our Hannoveraner! The six-year-olds Ulrich Hahne, Health is an important issue. still very much in demand. also performed well. Here we skipped the We have high hopes for the health database show jumping-test altogether. We saw incre- and hope that this system will be established Hergen Forkert, “We used to have much dibly good horses that had a lot of canter in the foreseeable future. Then we can coll- stronger backs. If we use old bloodlines to- and a lot of push-off in the hind legs conbi- ect enough data to transport the results of day, it might bring us ahead in two or three ned with great ability. Afterwards, we got the progeny. We are aware that we are be- generations. It‘s not mandatory, but the pos- really good feedback from the riders and hind schedule. We ask the breeders to provi- sibility exists and one or the other breeder trainers with the request to keep this part of de the data. What are the most urgent prob- will certainly participate in this experiment.“ the program.“ lems, which need to be solved?
Ulrich Hahne: What is the idea behind the Ulrich Hahne, “In the competition for five- Matthias Klatt, “In the breeding of dres- Sport Test Dressage? year olds, we made another interesting ob- sage horses, I see the foundation, the back servation. After the introductory class, which and the strength of the hind legs to be the Matthias Klatt, “We thought about how was all about scores, the placements shifted main problem at the moment. Breeders to recognize sport horses, maybe even for considerably in the final, which was a jum- should put more emphasis on this.“ Grand Prix competitions. The Sport Test Dres- ping class against the clock. All of a sudden, sage was developed parallel to the Sport horses were in the lead that were not neces- Hergen Forkert, “We have to breed a cor- Test Jumping and is carried out under com- sarily in the lead in the class, in which their rect horse. With show jumpers, however, it is petition conditions in a dressage horse test jumping horse-attributes were scored. primarily a question of ability. We need to at the A-level. The basic gaits are evaluated increase the ability, which will take another in the same way as in a mare test. The dres- Hergen Forkert, “Horses basically only generation or two, if not longer. We must sage horse test also allows for a good evalu- compete in tests for young show jumpers for find a good consensus with our breeders. ation of the rideability. This also applies to two years. Then they have to show their true Then we have to make sure that our horses the five- and six-year-olds competing at the colours. In the five-year-old class, a Kannan are rideable. If they are well trained, anyone L-level.“ offspring won. He had finished the show can ride them. Everyone will be talking jumping test in 26th place. In the final, he did about Hannoveraner again, as soon as they Ulrich Hahne: The Hannoveraner Masters five canter strides in places where others did appear in larger numbers on the big show- are another project. The requirements are six. Correcting by going forward is the mo- grounds.“ n new to German standards, but not to inter- national ones. MeinHannoveraner Hergen Forkert, “In addition to the Pro- gram for Hannoveraner Show Jumper Bree- You can find the video on this roundtable ding, we came up with an idea how to move discussion in the forum of MeinHannove- the Hannoveraner jumper into the limelight raner. Current issues relating to the breed, even more so. We wanted to develop so- competitions, marketing and the Hanno- mething new in Verden, where show jum- veraner Verband are discussed in the Fo- ping history has always been made. A horse rum. The available material is extensive. show comes to mind,where four-, five-, six- and seven-year-old horses carrying the Han- You can access the Forum with your mem- noveraner or the Rhineland brand compete bership number at www.hannoveraner. against each other. The four-year olds com- com. peted in a show jumping competition. For
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Two sons of For Pleasure represented Hanno- ver. For Friendship VDL, bred out of a dam by Stakkato Gold (breeder: Günter Soltau, Ham- Schliesserin‘s burg) convinced above all with his ability (9.20). He received a final score of 8.68. The Dutch stallion owner Wiepke van de Lageweg had recognized the talent of the chestnut athletic lineage stallion early and purchased him at the foal auction in 2016. Two years later, he was awarded the premium stallion-status at the licensing. Nomen est omen: For Friendship‘s In Münster-Handorf, two young stallions, which go back foundation dam is Fliegerin by Flieger. Fliege- to the foundation dam Schliesserin, belonged to the rin is the German word for a female aviator. most striking appearances in the sport test: Forlee was For Professor out of a dam by Stakkato fini- the best four-year old jumping stallion, and Bitcoin shed the test as a very close second. The bay stallion, bred by Professor Dr. Karl Heinz finished third in the division for four-year old dressage Böhm from Hannover, has not yet been stallions. shown in competitions. He received a final score of 8.23. His half-brother Chaccato by By Britta Züngel Chacco-Blue from the breeding farm Klatte was successful on 1.50-metre courses with Guido Klatte. In addition, Celle’s state stud he line of Schliesserin originated in 1890 and ability (9.40), paired with high rideability stallion Caytens belongs to the family as well. Ton the breeding station Vogelweide in (9.20) distinguished Forlee. Perfect One by Perpignon/Count Grannus Hastrup near Bersenbrück. With two modern (breeder: Heinz Meyer, Steyerberg) was the offspring, this line impressively demonstrates 19 five-year-olds completed part II. The jud- third Hannoveraner finishing on a final score its versatility and its modern qualities. Olym- ges Hubert Uphaus and Peter Rauert as well of 8.24. He had found his way to Hesse via pic champion Sherry FRH, who won team as guestrider Richard Hannöver rewarded the the stallion market and is available to bree- gold in Seoul/KOR with Germany‘s Thies Kas- Holsteiner Chezarro by Casall/Conteur with ders at the farm called Erlenwiesenhof in Ba- pareit, and the bronze medallists of Rio de the ideal score of 10 for rideability and over- benhausen. Janeiro/BRA, Santano II and Christopher Bur- all impression. Last year at the same location, ton/AUS, belong to the figureheads of this Chezarro had already delivered impressive Convincing Frankie Lee line as well as the internationally successful performances, but was able to even top his Among the twelve dressage stallions, it was dressage horses White Foot (Michael Klimke/ score this time: 9.78 might just be a record- Bitcoin v. Bon Coeur/Licosto (breeder: Julia GER), Flim Flam (Susan Blinks/USA) and Da- breaking score. The bay stallion was already and Tim Karrasch, Langenhagen; owner: Ger- nilo (Shelly Francis/USA), the top driving hor- approved for Hanover at his disposition test hard Schuster, Sehnde), who goes back to the ses Barny (Boyd Exell/AUS) and Ducati (Lud- in Schlieckau two years ago. foundation mare Schliesserin. He had left wig Weinmayr/GER) as well as the show jumpers Dublin (Holger Wulschner/GER) and Corporal VDL (Jur Vrieling/NED). Forlee – re- gistered in Westphalia – by For Pleasure and out of World Champion Chao Lee by Comme il faut/Chacco-Blue (breeder: Otmar Ecker- mann, Kranenburg, station: Riesenbeck Inter- national, Riesenbeck) was sent to Münster- Handorf. His entire performance was very convincing. With a final score of 9.22, the 2017-born was the best in his age-group, which included 17 participants. Kathrin Eckermann, who celebrated her first 1.45 metre-victories with his dam in Oliva/ESP only a few days later, did not miss the oppor- tunity to present the bay herself. Style (9.50)
Bitcoin by Bon Coeur/Licosto out of the line of Schliesserin finished thrid in the group of four- year old dressage stallions. Photo: Beelitz
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Results Canter Rideability Scope Technique impression Overall final Weighted score jumping Trot Canter Walk Rideability impression Overall final Weighted score dressage Sport test jumping part I in Münster-Handorf Sport test dressage part I in Münster-Handorf 03. to 05.02.2021 31.01. to 02.02.2021 Average/17 participants 8.16 8.55 8.19 8.32 8.32 8.31 Average/12 participants 8.05 8.09 7.83 8.08 8.17 8.03
Diamaximus by Diacontinus/Pro Ratio 7.70 8.20 7.60 7.80 7.80 7.83 Bitcoin by Bon Coeur/Licosto 8.40 8.20 8.00 8.50 8.50 8.32
Forlee, Westf. by For Pleasure/Comme il faut 9.60 9.40 9.50 9.20 9.30 9.22 Fiducioso by Foundation/Dancier 8.30 7.70 8.30 7.80 8.20 8.02 Dunkelbrauner by Fürstenball/Ampere 8.40 7.80 7.80 8.30 8.30 8.12 Sport test jumping part II in Münster-Handorf 03. to 05.02.2021 Frankie Lee by Franziskus/Spörcken 8.80 8.80 8.40 8.80 9.00 8.74 Santo Licosto by Santo Domingo/Licosto 7.00 7.50 7.40 7.50 7.40 7.37 Average/18 participants 8.00 8.60 8.00 7.70 8.20 8.11 Sport test dressage part II in Münster-Handorf Baggio, Holst. by Brantzau/Casall 8.40 9.40 8.00 8.30 8.60 8.55 31,01, to 02,02,2021 Chezzaro, Holst. by Casall/Conteur 9.50 9.80 9.70 10 10 9.78 Average/14 participants 8.26 8.25 8.18 8.29 8.29 8.25 Coquetto, Holst. by Cornet Obolensky 8.40 9.00 8.70 9.50 9.00 8.91 Barton VDL, Old. by Bordeaux 7.80 7.80 7.50 8.00 8.00 7.82 Don Tryon, OS by Don Diarado/Conthargos 8.30 8.80 8.00 8.30 8.30 8.35 Dimaggio Black, Old. by Dimaggio 9.00 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.40 For Carsten, Holst. by For Pleasure 8.30 8.70 8.00 8.30 8.30 8.33 Dodo Weihgand, Old. by Diamond Hit 8.10 8.60 8.30 8.50 8.50 8.40
For Friendship VDL by For Pleasure 8.30 9.20 8.40 8.80 8.60 8.68 Dresscode, Rhld. by De Niro/Fidermark 7.30 7.20 7.60 7.20 7.30 7.31 Ellis, Westf, by Escolar/Dimaggio 8.50 8.70 10 9.00 9.00 9.04 For Professor by For Pleasure/Stallato 7.80 8.40 8.20 8.50 8.20 8.23 Fürst Dior, Old. by Fürstenball 8.80 8.30 8.00 8.10 8.30 8.28 For the Future, Westf. by For Pleasure 8.50 9.00 8.20 8.50 8.30 8.53 Zaccorado, Old. by Zack/Ramino 8.50 8.00 8.50 7.80 8.00 8.14 Hickstead Blue, Westf. by Hickstead White 8.80 9.00 9.50 9.20 9.20 9.15
Keaton, Holst. by Kannan/Contendro 8.80 9.50 8.80 9.00 9.20 9.06 21-day-test in Ermelo/NED 16. to 30. October 2020 Perfect One by Perpignon/Count Grannus 7.80 8.70 8.00 8.40 8.20 8.24 Bloomberg v. Bon Coeur/Don Index 9.00 9.00 8.00 9.50 9.00 88.5
The results of the other stallions can be found in connection with the reports on the tests in DER HANNOVERANER.
Verden’s licensing two years ago as a premi- Philipp Hess. The class leader was the Olden- Breeding value estimation um stallion and, as a four-year old, convinced burg Dimaggio/Fürst Heinrich son Dimaggio with his rideability (8.5) and his brilliant ove- Black. The young privately owned stallion of Supplement rall impression (8.5), which led to the final the Sprehe Stud achieved the record-brea- score of 8.32 – the third best result in the king final score of 9.40. n In the article “Qualito rushes to the top“ first part of the sport test. Frankie Lee by about the breeding value estimation of the Franziskus/Spörcken (breeder: Friedrich Wil- jumping stallions, which was published in the helm Gerke, Klötze; owner: Reesink Pferde Show Jumping Breeding February issue of DER HANNOVERANER, the GmbH, Borken) scored an 8.8 for his trot, Holsteiner Contendro II by Contender/Reichs- canter and rideability with an overall impres- Positive response graf was missing in the table of the top list sion of “very good“ and a final score of 8.74. jumping. With this result, the former auction foal from The idea of using proven Hannoveraner Verden out of the line of the privately owned show jumping sires of the past on modern With the FN (German Equestrian Federation) stallion Samarant finished in the group of mares of today in form of an experiment re- breeding values highest achieved class of 2017-born stallions behind the Westphalian ceived a predominantly positive response. 143 (safety 93 percent) and Young Horse Flashbang by Fürst Jazz/Sir Donnerhall. Both With almost 50 mares registered so far and Tests 135 (safety 88 percent) he belongs to stallions are not yet licensed for Hannover. feedback also from neighbouring breeding the five percent best stallions in the breeding areas and from abroad (Netherlands, Belgi- value estimation. The bay stallion from the Frankie Lee once found a new owner via the um, France), the desire for certain stallions is Holstein line 104 a, who celebrated sport foal auction and already celebrated two vic- so great that not all wishes could be fulfilled. successes up to 1.40 metres, is part of the tories in tests for young riding horses last The breeding committee selected the mares. Hannoveraner show jumping breeding pro- year. For Part II of the sport test, 13 five-year- Additional applications can still be submit- gramme. The stallion is available at Claus olds and one six-year-old faced the judges ted and will be discussed in the Breeding Schridde in Querenhorst. n Reinhard Richenhagen and Harry Lorenz as Committee Jumping. The same procedure well as the guestriders Sebastian Heinze and will apply. n
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A Baloucan, Holstein, chestnut, born 04/05/2013 B.: Oliver Hartz, Vaalerfeld Alme Galoubet A Station: Dirk Ahlmann, Reher, ph. + 48 76/90 02 78 Baloubet Viti 50-day-test Neustadt/Dosse 2017: 8.11 du Rouet th Starter 4 Bundeschampionat 2020 (Hannes Ahlmann/GER) Mesange du Rouet Badine 2. dam Istra: Up Date by Colman up to 1.45 m; Holsteiner dam line 2027: Catoo by Don Air up to GPS, Canto by Canturo (PB Holst.), Bud- Cassini weiser by Burggraaf (PB Old.) up to 1.40 m, Romanov by Heartbreaker Cancara internat. up to 1.60 m (B. Allen/IRL), Daniel by Heartbreaker internat. uip Lacosta J to 1.60 m (A. by Essen/NED), Consento by Couleur up to 1.60 m, West- Bella minster by Heartbreaker internat. up to 1.55 m (S. Tepper/NED), Zirkan Cavalla Sir Shostakovich xx van‘t Wolferink up to 1.50 m, Ariness van‘t Wolferink by Larino up to Istra Photo: 1.50 m, Warness by Warrant up to 1.50 m Odett
Bloomberg p brown, born 09/05/2017 GaloubetBrentano AII B.: Ludwig Schüring, Gescher BaloubetBenetton duDream Rouet Station: Hengststation Ferienhof Stücker, Weeze Balou MesangeRotkäppchen du Rouet Ph. + 28 37/23 24 Bon Coeur du Rouet SandroContinue Hit 14-day-test Adelheidsdorf 2020: 8.25 St.Pr.St. SonnenscheinGeorgia 21-day-test Ermelo/NED 2020: 8.85 GeorgetteCarla II th 4 Bundeschampionat 2020 (Marina Welbers) ChambertinDon Crusador Chacco-BlueDon Index Dam line: Ehrentanz by Ehrentusch (LB Warendorf) up to Inter I, Ehren- V.Pr.St.Wera Contara tanz II by Ehrentusch (LB Warendorf), Pascal by Paradox (PB Rhld.), Don ChataireDavita Renoir by Donnerhall (PB Rhld.) up to Inter I, Bonne Jument by Belissimo VoltaireRohdiamant M up to Inter I, Palu by Pontifex up to 1.45 m, Freiherr by Freiherr NemaRubina Photo: Nieu- jumping up to S, Pinocchio by Paradox jumping up to S CopaliaSt.Pr.St. DanellaL‘Enchante
A Comme des Garcons, KWPN, brown, born 11/04/2017 B.: H. Peeters, Liezen/NED Clinton Cornet Obolensky Station: Deckstation Böckmann, Lastrup-Hamstrup Rabanna Comme il van Costersveld Ph. + 44 72/68 85 60 faut NRW Ramiro 50-day-test jumping Adelheidsdorf 2020: 8.95 L.St.-S Ratina Z Argentina Z 2. dam Zatendro: Highway by Casall up to 1,45 m; Holsteiner dam line 7126: PB Acord I and II by Ahorn Z jumping up to S, LB Athletico Caletto II by Athlet Z, Burggraf by Landgraf (PB NED), USA Today by Heartbreaker Caretino internat. up to 1.70 m (A. Kocher/USA, R. Whitaker/GBR), Cointreau Z by Isidor Calvaro up to 1.60 m, Contact by Coriano up to 1.60 m, Fra Diavolo by E. Zatendra Frivol xx up to 1.50 m, Hellyhansen Carnevale by Janiro up to 1.50 m, Contendro Advocat by Athlet Z up to 1.50 m, Lasirco by Landjunge up to 1.50 m, Zatendro Caddington by Carthago up to 1.50 m, Cosima by Calypso II up to S Acorda Z
A Daghestani p grey, born 28/04/2015 B. a. r.: Bernd-Ulrich Knorr, Rubenow Diamant De Semilly Diarado Station: Deckstation Georgi, Kirchberg Roxette Ph. +1 52/33 78 27 78 Diacontinus Contendro 50-day-test jumping Adelheidsdorf 2020: 8.69 St.Pr.St. Carentina Agentina Dam line: Lamarco by Landcapitol (LB Redefin) up to 1.55 m, Chica by Calypso II up to S, Axel Foley by Arrivederci up to 1.25 m, Cassy by Cab- Levisto rol Amicor up to 1.25 m, Conchita by Conteros up to 1.25 m, Donado Levistan by Drossan up to 1.25 m, Griletta by Grollus xx up to M, Lasangos by St.Pr.St. Ameise Lord Kemm up to M, Le Patron by Le Matin up to 1.25 m, Paplissiti L by Levistina Pablo up to 1.25 m Anrit Arige K Mona Mora
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2016 to 2020, a total of 2,201 mares were described linearly in mare tests and 3,412 mares in mare inspections. The results shown Valuable are adjusted mean values of the results of the linear description of the daughters. These are not yet results of a breeding value estimati- on. The jumping and dressage stallions with Information the most linearly described offspring are shown in an exemplary fashion. Altogether, corresponding evaluations were prepared for 75 stallions with ten and more linearly de- The linear description of horses is a valuable source scribed offspring. These results are made of information. Strengths and weaknesses are available to the members on the internet un- der MeinHannoveraner. clearly portrayed. By Ulrich Hahne The linear description clearly makes use of the entire scale more so than the grading scale. For almost all characteristics, the scale tep by step, the Hannoveraner Verband veloped at the same time. A way of integra- from -3 to +3 was fully used. This is in no Sintroduced the linear description. A test ting the new procedure into the event was small measure due to the fact that several phase in 2016, which was technically not yet offered on a voluntary basis. In the first year characteristics to be graded are combined in supported, was followed by a survey of using the linear description, 37 percent of the characteristic complexes, which then re- addressed to the participating breeders to newly registered mares and 71 percent of sults in a mixed grade, so to speak. The walk, determine the acceptance of this new me- mares shown in mare tests were described for instance, receives one score, but, in the thod. The result: More than two thirds of the applying the linear method. Before the Board linear description, is portrayed with five cha- breeders who took part in the survey, consi- of Directors decided in the winter of 2019 to racteristics. In this way, different linear profi- dered the results of the linear description of include the linear description as a mandatory les can lead to one and the same score. their mare to be helpful in order to better part of all mare tests and mare inspections at understand the results of the mare inspection events from 2020 onwards, 49 percent of In this evaluation, the data of the linear de- and the test, and to better assess the mares at mare inspections and 96 percent of scription performed by the Hannoveraner strengths and weaknesses of their mare. mares at mare tests were described in the li- Verband from 2017 to 2020 are taken into near method. account. In the medium to long term, evalua- In a second phase, the technical support for tions outside of the Hannoveraner Verband data collection, which had alredy been used Results of the offspring would certainly make sense to obtain more in 2017, was developed. This was done by Up to this point, the results of the linear de- precise and higher secured values because of using a technique that had already been es- scription were “only“ considered supplemen- a broader data basis. n tablished at “Masterrind“ for the linear de- tary information for the individual animal, scription of cattle. In cooperation with the which were made available to the breeder. In This year, the linear profiles of 75 stallions can horse breeding associations as the organi- the meantime, sufficient results from the first be downloaded from MeinHannoveraner free of charge under the menu item “Verbandsdo- zers of studbook inspections and mare four years of the linear descriptions are kumente“. Diacontinus (photo) and Fürstenball shows, models for the implementation of the available making it possible to publish sum- were the stallions with the most offspring time-consuming linear description were de- marised progeny results for stallions. From described in the linear fashion. Photo: Wächter
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FÜRSTENBALL by Fürst Heinrich/Donnerhall/Classiker. The dressage stallion with the most linearly described offspring.
STUDBOOK INSPECTION Average values of the 99 linear described offspring.
Attributes -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 Type (Breed-) type a little elegant/typy
Female expression a little much
Caliber light heavy
Head Head coarse noble, refined
Neck Head-neck connection light thick
pronounced underneck pronounced top line of neck
short long
Saddle position Withers short long
flat high
Length of shoulder short long
Angle of shoulder steep/straight sloping
Frame Structure downhill uphill
Long-legged very short legs extremely long
Back short long
Top line inharmonious straight
Loin area flat tight
Croup flat sloping
Length of croup short long
Tail set low high
Front leg Pastern short long
upright soft
Knees over at the knees calf-kneed
flat well defined
Hooves small/narrow big/wide
flat heels high heels
Hind leg Pastern short long
upright soft
Hock straight sharply angled
weak strong
spongy/windgalls lean
Correctness Front leg mechanics interfering/rope walking winging Movement Position of front legs toeing in toeing out
Hind leg mechanics interfering/rope walking wide
Position of hindlegs toeing in toeing out
bow-legged/sickle-shaped cow-hocked
Overall Interior nervous sluggish Impression Development poorly developed very well developed
Tail carriage no carriage stiff/too high
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FÜRSTENBALL by Fürst Heinrich/Donnerhall/Classiker The dressage stallion with the most linearly described offspring.
MARE PERFORMANCE TEST Average values of the 70 linear described offspring.
Attributes -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 Walk Rhythm / suppleness irregular/tense rhythmical/relaxed
Activity dragging energetic/active
Suppleness tense through the body
Shoulder freedom/reach a little a lot
Ground cover a little a lot
Trot Rhythm / suppleness irregular/tense rhythmical/supple
Forehand mechanics stiff/flat front leg a lot of knee action
Shoulder freedom/reach a little a lot
Impulsion/Elasticity a little a lot
Hindquarters activity inactive/sluggish energetic/active
Carrying Power / balance a little/pushing/wide a lot
Canter Rhythm / suppleness irregular/tense rhythmical/supple
Ground Cover a little a lot
Forehand mechanics stiff/flat front leg a lot of knee action
Direction of movement downhill uphill
Hindquarters activity inactive/sluggish energetic/active
Carrying Power / compact outline a little a lot
All bas. gaits Tail carriage no tail carriage tense/too high
Rideability Mouth activity bad good
Contact neck too narrow/too low no connection
Attitude a little very good
Suppleness / back acitvity tense through the body
Straightness clearly crooked straight underneath the body
Balance a little very well balanced
Guest rider Response to aids a little good response
Riding comfort - seat uncomfortable comfortable
Riding comfort - hands hard/heavy light
Free Jumping Technique front leg straight/dropped angled
Technique back / bascule a little clearly rounding the back
Technique hind leg underneath the body clearly open
Carefulness careless too cautious
Overview / rhythm a little a lot
Jumping Potential / push-off a little a lot
Attitude / reaction a little very good
Elasticity stiff elastic
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DIACONTINUS v. Diarado/Condendro/Argentinus. The show jumping stallion with the most linearly described offspring.
STUDBOOK INSPECTION Average values of the 81 linear described offspring.
Attributes -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 Type (Breed-) type a little elegant/typy
Female expression a little much
Caliber light heavy
Head Head coarse noble, refined
Neck Head-neck connection light thick
pronounced underneck pronounced top line of neck
short long
Saddle position Withers short long
flat high
Length of shoulder short long
Angle of shoulder steep/straight sloping
Frame Structure downhill uphill
Long-legged very short legs extremely long
Back short long
Top line inharmonious straight
Loin area flat tight
Croup flat sloping
Length of croup short long
Tail set low high
Front leg Pastern short long
upright soft
Knees over at the knees calf-kneed
flat well defined
Hooves small/narrow big/wide
flat heels high heels
Hind leg Pastern short long
upright soft
Hock straight sharply angled
weak strong
spongy/windgalls lean
Correctness Front leg mechanics interfering/rope walking winging Movement Position of front legs toeing in toeing out
Hind leg mechanics interfering/rope walking wide
Position of hindlegs toeing in toeing out
bow-legged/sickle-shaped cow-hocked
Overall Interior nervous sluggish Impression Development poorly developed very well developed
Tail carriage no carriage stiff/too high
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DIACONTINUS v. Diarado/Condendro/Argentinus The show jumping stallion with the most linearly described offspring.
MARE PERFORMANCE TEST Average values of the 66 linear described offspring. Mare Performance Test MerkmalAttributes -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 SchrittWalk Takt/Rhythm Losgelassenheit / suppleness unregelmäßig/spannigirregular/tense geregelt/lockerrhythmical/relaxed
FleißActivity schleppenddragging fleißigenergetic/active schreitend
LosgelassenheitSuppleness festtense durchthrough den the Körper body
Schulterfreiheit/VortrittShoulder freedom/reach weniga little viela lot
RaumgriffGround cover weniga little viela lot
TrabTrot Takt/Rhythm Losgelassenheit / suppleness unregelmäßig/spannigirregular/tense geregelt/lockerrhythmical/supple
Vorderhand-MechanikForehand mechanics geradesstiff/flat Vorderbeinfront leg viela lot Knieaktion of knee action
Schulterfreiheit/VortrittShoulder freedom/reach weniga little viela lot
Schwung/ElastizitätImpulsion/Elasticity weniga little viela lot
HinterhandaktivitätHindquarters activity kraftlos,inactive/sluggish schleppend energisch,energetic/active aktiv
Tragkraft/BalanceCarrying Power / balance wenig/schiebend/breita little/pushing/wide getragena lot
GaloppCanter Takt/Rhythm Losgelassenheit / suppleness unregelmäßig/spannigirregular/tense geregelt/lockerrhythmical/supple
RaumgriffGround Cover weniga little viela lot
Vorderhand-MechanikForehand mechanics geradesstiff/flat Vorderbeinfront leg viela lot Knieaktion of knee action
BewegungsrichtungDirection of movement bergabdownhill bergaufuphill
HinterhandaktivitätHindquarters activity kraftlos,inactive/sluggish schleppend energisch,energetic/active aktiv
Tragkraft/GeschlossenheitCarrying Power / compact outline weniga little getragena lot
GGAAll bas. gesamt gaits SchweiftonusTail carriage keinno tail Tragen carriage spannig/übertragentense/too high
RittigkeitRideability MaultätigkeitMouth activity schlechtbad gutgood
AnlehnungContact zuneck eng/tief too narrow/too low keineno connection Anlehnung
EinstellungAttitude weniga little vielvery good
Losgelassenheit/RückentätigkeitSuppleness / back acitvity festtense durchthrough den the Körper body
GeradegehenStraightness deutlichclearly crooked schief geradestraight unterunderneath den Körper the body
GleichgewichtBalance weniga little vielvery well balanced
FremdreiterGuest rider ReaktionResponse aufto aidsdie Hilfen weniga little gutegood Reaktionresponse
ReitkomfortRiding comfort - Sitz - seat unbequemuncomfortable bequemcomfortable
ReitkomfortRiding comfort - Hand - hands festhard/heavy leichtlight
FreispringenFree Jumping TechnikTechnique Vorderbein front leg gerade/langstraight/dropped gewinkeltangled
TechnikTechnique Rücken/Bascule back / bascule weniga little deutlicheclearly rounding Aufwölbung the back
TechnikTechnique Hinterbein hind leg unterunderneath dem Körper the body deutlichclearly open geöffnet
VorsichtCarefulness unvorsichtigcareless zutoo vorsichtig cautious
Übersicht/Overview / Rhytmusrhythm weniga little viela lot
Springvermögen/Jumping Potential Abdruck / push-off weniga little viela lot
Einstellung/ReaktionAttitude / reaction weniga little vielvery good
ElastizitätElasticity steifstiff elastischelastic
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Proven blood and fresh ideas
The breeding station Vogel in Enger, Westphalia, develops more and more into a special operation for licensed stallions. Rolf Böndel had laid the foundation for this. He died in a tragic accident in 2003. By Jürgen Stroscher
Elmar and Annette Böndel from Enger with St.Pr.St. Whisper and her hen you enter the grounds of the breeding happen to the horses. Time was pressing, because filly by Bonds. Photos: Stroscher Wfarm called Vogel in Enger, young broodma- after all, there were almost 30 Hannoveraner in res welcome you joyfully. On a large sand pad- the stables in Enger, Westphalia. “We helped my dock, a mare shows off all her energy and joie de brother now and again, but we simply didn‘t vivre. After a serious injury, she recovered and is know anything about breeding horses,“ Gudrun back in top shape. Another mare stretches her Vogel explains. Since her brother was single and head over the fence and wants to be properly had no children, she inherited the entire farm. scratched on the neck. “That‘s how our horses Eventually, her son Elmar became the driving are. They have an excellent character and are very force in keeping the horse breeding operation. people-oriented. From the moment they are born, “Starting at an early age, I often spent time with we handle the foals a lot, so that they are easy to my uncle and his horses. At that time, I was alrea- manage,“ says 74-year-old Gudrun Vogel. When dy allowed to accompany him to inspections and the mother mare Boleisa by Brentano II/Luden- mare shows. That simply was fun. Nevertheless, it dorff had to be put down two years ago at the age was a completely new situation being solely res- of 27, the entire Vogel family needed some time ponsible for the horses.“ to recover from the loss of their beloved four- legged friend. “She was not only the good soul of Because of professional reasons, Elmar Vogel is our mare herd, she also laid the foundation for used to dealing with difficult situations and ma- The Vogel Family continues the our current dressage bloodline with her breeding king new plans. As an animal-loving person, he breeding program of Rolf Böndel qualities,“ son Elmar Vogel also describes the devoted a lot of time to breeding chickens already on their farm and proudly presents Hann.Pr.St. Skyline. emotional connection to the breeding horses. as a young person; he even became German champion, among other things. Two almost fateful That it would even come to this was completely in decisions by his uncle, furthermore, moved him to question in 2003 after Rolf Böndel‘s accident. continue the high-quality horse breeding pro- “After the sudden death of my uncle, we all had to gram. “Shortly before his death, he bequeathed to first completely reorganize ourselves,“ the 46-ye- me a two-year-old mare, which was my sole res- ar-old marketing specialist at the Lübbek public ponsibility. He also let me take the wheel of the utility company recalls. “The whole family lived on big horse van with his valuable horses for the first the property in Enger, but the responsibility for the time at that time. It was a sign of trust.“ horses and the breeding was in the hands of my brother,“ retiree Gudrun Vogel explains. Together In the end, the Vogel family made sure that most with her husband Hartmut (76), she had conver- of the horses ended up in good hands and kept ted an older building on the family property. It primarily the broodmares. Among them was the took some time for all family members to adjust to home-bred, then eleven-year-old Boleisa, her the new situation and to figure out what should two-year-old daughter Weltklasse by Weltmeyer,
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who had passed into the grandson‘s possession The 2009-born, chestnut mare Quarta gave birth anyway, and, fortunately, the yearling Worldly II, a to two sons: The 2016-born colt For Magic and full brother of Weltklasse. Thus the breeding farm the 2018-born Fortunate convinced at their res- Vogel continues to maintain the line of Shillon pective approvals and licensings. Fortunate even from 1913. In 1975, Rolf Böndel bred the Ehren- advanced to the champion stallion in Oldenburg schild-daughter St.Pr.St. Edeltraud (breeder: Aloys in 2020. Thus, Boleisa’s bloodline and its offspring Lagemann,Melle) to the stallion Grunewald and produced six licensed stallions so far. Both stalli- thus bred the mare Gesa. The outstanding G- ons have very dynamic and swinging movements blood runs through her veins on the sire side as with excellent rideability. well as on the dam’s side via the foundation sires Grande and Goldfisch II. Bred to Ludendorff, Gesa The breeder family Vogel is doing very well. The delivered a filly named Leisa in 1984, who beca- decision to breed dressage horses on a managea- Celle’s state stud sire Worldly by me Boleisa’s dam. ble scale with about five mares seems to be pay- Weltmeyer/Brentano II was born in ing off, although uncle Rolf Böndel was very suc- the breeding farm Vogel. Cloosing Celle’s state stud sire Brentano II for his cessful with his jumping horses. The Vogels‘ five Photo: Schreiner mare St.Pr.St. Leisa, Rolf Böndel was able to raise active broodmares currently include the Argenti- the level of his breeding program once again in nus daughter Aconda, which was born in 2006. 1992. “I still remember exactly how Boleisa was She represents the Hannoveraner damline of Fina- born. Like her sire Brentano II, she was totally ba- le from 1935. Surefire by Stakkato/Contender, lanced and, with her long legs and tall size, she born in 2002, is out of this bloodline. She celebra- was a very modern horse in terms of conformati- ted international successes up to 1.50 metres. El- on. She already impressed us in the pasture with mar Vogel‘s wife Annette (36) has been a member her superb trot,“ Elmar Vogel remembers exactly. of the family since 2006. “We all pull together. Boleisa advanced to one of the most successful Without the commitment of the family, a success- broodmares by Brentano II. As a broodmare, Bo- ful horse breeding program would not be possible leisa convinced not only with her fertility, she also at all. Elmar has the final word, when it comes to passed on to her offspring her exceptional charac- breeding decisions,“ Gudrun Vogel describes the ter, her athletic qualities and a good predispositi- work schedule. Soon the responsibility for the ag- on for dressage. Bred to the foundation sire Welt- ricultural branch of the business will be officially meyer, she delivered numerous remarkable turned over to her son, who will manage it as a offspring. Three of her sons were licensed: Wal- sideline. chensee (1996), Worldly I (1997) and Worldly II Surefire’s full-sister St.Pr.A. Sunfire (2002). Just like his brother, full-brother Worldly III Great emphasis on character by Stakkato/Contender was inter- (2006) successfully competes in the dressage ring “In our breeding ambitions, we have placed great nationally successful. With Philipp Weishaupt, she competed in Wiesba- under the name Weltano. In addition, there are emphasis on the character, but also on the willing- den in 2015. Photo: Lafrentz the full sisters Weltklasse (2001), Wakonda (2003) ness to perform and rideability of the horses. I in- and St.Pr.St. Whisper (2009). The twelve-year-old herited from my uncle the idea of repeating suc- St.Pr.St. Whisper and her Sir Donnerhall daughter cessful matings. But you also have to have an idea Hann.Pr.St. Skyline (2016) belong to the current of what might fit and sometimes you should rely mare band. In addition, Boleisa gave birth to on your gut feeling,“ Elmar Vogel tries to find the Werthers Echte by Werther in 1998. Werthers Ech- right sires for his broodmares by meticulously re- te was bred to Sandro Hit and delivered St. searching the pedigrees in combination with intu- Werther, who became another stallion from the ition. When it comes to marketing, the breeding Vogel breeding station, when he was licensed in farm Vogel concentrates on selling its foals, which 2005. often then remain on the farm to be raised. “We mainly invest in restoring and modernizing our World class from Enger facility. Even though we now have fewer box For obvious reasons, Elmar Vogel took special care stalls, they are larger and airier. In addition, large of “his“ mare Weltklasse. On the one hand, she run-in stalls have been built so that the breeding gave birth to two very talented dressage horses, horses can be kept under the best conditions even Schatzmeister by Sir Donnerhall and Lichtblick by in bad weather.“ Raising young horses has thus Londonderry. Schatzmeister found a new owner in become another mainstay for the breeding farm. Switzerland on Verden’s elite auction in 2017. On When Elmar Vogel comes home from work and the other hand, he bred the mare Quarta out of puts on his “blue overalls“, he enjoys the time The offspring is ready! Bouwinghau- this daughter of Weltmeyer in 2009. The breeder with his breeding horses as a balance to the sen by Bonds/Weltmeyer finished made the absolute orrect decision, when he chose stressful work days. It also allows the horse bree- fifth in the Foal Championship in the stallion Quaterback as her mate. His uncle der to start thinking about suitable matings for Lienen in 2019. Photo: Recki would certainly have been proud of his grandson. next year‘s crop ... n
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Quasar de Charry
Quizmaster (VA) Victories for At the CDI1* in Wellington/USA, the judges saw the Quasar de Charry/Velten Third son Quizmaster (breeder: Klaus Klüver, Wohlen- beck, line of Favora) in second place at Prix Sanceo St. Georges. Frederic Wandres presented the nine-year-old.
Quaterback Before numerous international shows were cancelled due to the herpes infections, Quater Back Junior FRH (VA) For the first time, Quater Back Junior FRH by Hannoveraner celebrated successes in the dressage Quaterback/Bonheur (breeder: Gerd Janssen, rings and on the stadium courses. Neuschoo, line of Pinie) and Nicolas Wagner Ehlinger competed at the impressive facility Text: Britta Züngel · Photos: Stefan Lafrentz called Al Shagab in Doha/QAT. The pair fini- shed the Grand Prix with the fifth-best result and then won the Special, in which unfor- tunately only five horses, four of them Han- Dressage al/Ritual son Damsey FRH (breeder: Hengst- noveraner, competed. On the international haltung Kothe, Steinfeld). The now 19-year- sport pages in DER HANNOVERANER, only old privately-owned stallion finished the the results of competitions with at least ten Der Designer Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI5* in Doha/ participants are published. QAT with a score of 82.050 points. With his Don Design rider Helen Langehanenberg, he won second San Remo On the last weekend in February, Don Design place. He was given a fitting farewell after- by Der Designer/Sir Donnerhall (breeder: Ge- wards. Sanceo stüt Lewitz, Mühlen, line of Jagd) won two Sanceo by San Remo/Ramiro‘s Son II (bree- second-place ribbons in Grand Prix and in the Falsterbo der: Gerhard Dustmann, Melle, line of Ca- Special at the CDI3* in Wellington/USA with darina) and Sabine Schut-Kery won the rider Susan Dutta. Faustus (VA) Grand Prix and the Special at the CDI5* in In the desert of Doha/QAT, Faustus by Falster- Wellington/USA. Dressage Royal bo/Forrest xx (breeder: Heino Bruns, Göden- storf, Schlingry line) presented himself from Sandro Hit Damsey FRH (VA) his best side. With Dorothee Schneider, the It is planned to be the last big appearance on dark bay, born 2008, finished second in the Sebastien (Rhld.) the international stage for the Dressage-Roy- Grand Prix and third in the Freestyle. After finishing fourth in the Grand Prix, Se- bastien by Sandro Hit/Fidermark (breeder: Inge Wencek, Moers) and Lindsay Kellock ad- vanced to a brilliant second place in the Spe- cial of the CDI5* in Wellington/USA behind Sanceo and Sabine Schut-Kery.
Sir Donnerhall
Valentine The 2010-born Valentine by Sir Donnerhall/ Ragazzo (breeder: Ricarda-Maria Heidmeyer, Rahden; line of Erlenklette) reached the top. At the CDI3* in Wellington/USA on the last weekend in February, the black-brown fini- shed the Grand Prix in fourth place with rider Ashley Holzer.
Sanceo and Sabine Schut-Kery won the Grand Prix and the Special in Wellington. Photo: Stickle
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Showjumping
Acorado
Acuero At the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington/USA, the competition series called the Challenge Cup (1.50 metres) went into its eighth round at the beginning of March. The Acorado/Catoki son Acuero (breeder: Gundi Engfer, Rosengarten; line of Steingilde) and Alonso Valdez Prado from Peru took ninth place.
Acorado‘s Ass
Alejandro (Rhld.) In the main jumping competition (1.55 met- In Oliva, Cinsey by Contendro and Alberto Zorzi were victorious in the Grand Prix. Photo: clicphoto res) on the opening day of the CSI5* in Wel- lington in mid-March, the clear round of Ale- second qualification, they improved by one took sixth place in Thursday’s main jumping jandro by Acorado‘s Ass/Continue (breeder: placement finishing third. competition (1.50 metres) at the CSI3* in Friedhelm Tillmann, Grevenbroich) and rider Abu Dhabi/UAE. Shane Sweetnam was rewarded with a fourth Kempf‘s Balero (Rhld.) place. The Balou du Rouet/Colander son Kempf‘s Chacco Top (VA) Balero (breeder: ZG Wilhelm und Stefan Miss, At the end of February, Chacco Top by Chac- Balou du Rouet Xanten) and Basile Bettendorf took third co-Blue/Graf Top (breeder: Torsten Siems, place in the two-phase competition of the Oyle; line of Isabella) and Michael Duffy won Balotelli Youngster Tour at the CSI2* in Ornago/ITA. a two-phase jumping competition at the In the two-star Grand Prix of Wellington/USA, CSI3* in Wellington/USA. three of the five first-placed horses carried the Calido Hannoveraner foal brand. Behind the winner Chacna Darquito and the third placed Victorio, Balo- Chica Fino (Hess.) Chacna by Chacco-Blue/Narew xx (breeder: telli by Balou du Rouet/Contendro (breeder: At the start of the second week of the Febru- Stud Lewitz, Mühlen) and Enrique Gonzalez Ulrich Heitmann, Hagenah; line of Gotenpro- ary Tour in Lier/BEL, Chica Fino by Calido/Le- passed competing in the jump-off of a 1.55 be) and rider Matthew Boddy completed the visto (breeder: Karl-Heinz Jirjahn, Lüchow) metre-class at the CSI5* Wellington/USA fi- Hannoveraner success with a fifth placement. and Camille Demolie took fifth place in a nishing tenth. In mid-March, the two delivered again fi- 1.45 metre-jumping competition. They also nishing fifth in the 1.45 metre-Grand Prix. placed fifth in their second class, when ran- St.Pr.St. Chacca Keeps II king points were at stake. With a second placement in the free-jumping Baloutinue competition of the Program for Hannovera- At the end of February, the Balou du Rouet/ Cascadello ner Jumping Horse Breeding in 2013, St.Pr.St. Landor S son Baloutinue (breeder: Heinrich Chacca Keeps II by Chacco-Blue/For Keeps Meyer, Langwedel) and Adam Prudent rode Oak Grove‘s Clown (VA) (breeder: Dr. Jürgen Lehner, Müggendorf; line into the money in the last jumping competiti- The Cascadello/Balou du Rouet son Oak of Sudette) now celebrated a fourth place- on of the CSI5* in Wellington/USA. The pair Grove‘s Clown (breeder: H. G. van Wijlick, ment in the two-star Grand Prix during week finished fifth in the 1.50 metre-class. One Velden/Netherlands) and Harm Lahde were nine of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wel- week later, the Nations Cup was scheduled. only narrowly beaten in the Youngster Tour of lington/USA. Baloutinue finished third in the main jumping the CSI2* in Lier/BEL. In the final, the pair competition (1.50 metres) on Thursday. celebrated a second place. Chassol PS Chassol PS by Chacco-Blue/Drosselklang II Batista Chacco-Blue (breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, Mühlen, line of Dich- Marc Bettinger took Batista by Balou du Rou- terschloss) was one of the best young horses et/Forrester (breeder: Gerald Grashorn, Win- St.Pr.A. Caramia at the CSI2* in Vilamoura/POR. André Ameri- kelsett) to the Atlantic Tour in Vilamoura/ With the Syrian rider Amre Hamcho, the co de Miranda from Brazil rode him. The pair POR. In the qualifier for seven-year-olds, the Chacco-Blue/Almox Prints daughter St.Pr.A. finished the highly endowed seven-year-old two finished in the fourth-best time. In the Caramia (breeder: Joachim Betz, Dillenburg) final in second place.
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Chuck Berry Con Coleur Hannoveraner News Duing week seven of the Winter Equestrian Mid March, Con Coleur by Contendro/Cou- Festival in Wellington/USA, Chuck Berry by leur-Rubin (breeder: Ingo and Britta Janssen, The Soliman de Hus/De Niro son Sultan Chacco-Blue/Watzmann (breeder: Wiebke Holtgast; line of Selma) and Rebecca Conway des Paluds (breeder: Pablo Bouillot, Borchers, Groß-Lessen; line of Steinreiche) secured a second placement with their per- Maussane des Alpilles/FRA) has new and Olivia Chowdry were delighted with a formance in a two-phase show jumping class owners. The liver chestnut, bred in France, brilliant third place in a jumping class with at the CSI2* in Wellington/USA. was the runner-up in the 2017 World jump-off. Championships for seven-year-old Contagio dressage horses with the Dutch rider Scara Glen‘s Chancelloress Kirsten Brouwer. Now he was sold to the In the main jumping class (1.50 metres) in Coby Pidgley family from Great Britain. The Wellington/USA on Friday of the CSI3* , the Coby‘s first appearance at the CSI5* in Doha/ participation in the European Champion- Chacco-Blue/Balou du Rouet daughter Scara QAT was a big success. The Contagio/Escudo ships is the goal of 16-year-old Annabella Glen‘s Chancelloress (breeder: Dr. Elmar son (breeder: Jürgen Geffken, Lilienthal; line Pidgley, who trains with Cathrine Dufour. Thiemann, Himbergen; line of Fairness III Z) of Kurheim) finished third in the main jum- and Paul O‘Shea enjoyed a third placement. ping competition (1.55 metres) on the ope- On the second weekend in March, the pair ning day with rider Philipp Weishaupt. On competed in the five-star event at the same Friday, the pair took ninth place with the fas- venue and picked up another 3rd-place rib- test four-penalty round in the most difficult bon in the WEF Challenge Cup (1.55 met- class (1.60 metres). One week later, the Al res). Shaqab facility was the first stop of the Glo- bal Champions Tour. Once again, Coby fini- Comme il faut shed third in the first class (1.55 metres), the qualifier for the Champions League team Chao Lee (Rhld.) competition. With this top result, the bay laid Sultan des Paludes and Kirsten Brouwer Only one horse managed to deliver a clear the foundation for the third place of the Photo: private round in Saturday‘s main jumping competiti- “Berlin Eagles“ in the final ranking. The Go on Top/Acorado daughter Galaxy on at the CSI3* in Oliva/ESP. With this excel- HS (breeder: ZG Spreckels and Hoops, lent performance, Chao Lee by Comme il Conteur Hammah) gave birth to her first foal. faut/Chacco-Blue (breeder: Otmar Ecker- Christian‘s Chacco, who won the Youngster mann, Kranenburg; line of Schliesserin) enjo- Hero of No Man‘s Land Championships in Warendorf with Katrin yed their first international 1.45 metre-victo- For the first time, Tobias Meyer climbed into Eckermann two years ago, is the sire. ry. One week later, victory number two the saddle of Hero of No Man‘s Land by Con- Galaxy HS‘s career began in Verden, where followed in Saturday‘s main show jumping teur/Sao Paulo (breeder: Horse Breeding Dr. she was third in the free jumping competi- competition at the same venue. Rowold, Haselünne; line of Wallfahrt) for an tion in 2008, and participated in the May international competition at the CSI2* San auction the following year. She found her Contendro Giovanni in Marignano/ITA. In a time and way to Michael Wittschier, who celebrated fault-class on the opening day, the pair nar- 45 victories in jumping competitions at the Charlie vom Burgdamm (VA) rowly missed out on the podium placing advanced level with the chestnut mare. At the end of February, Charlie vom Burg- fourth place. On another day, they then snat- Galaxy HS not only won the Silver Whip in damm by Contendro/Graf Grannus (breeder: ched the 2nd-place ribbon in a 1.40 metre- Nörten-Hardenberg, but also a total of Andre Vagts, Bargstedt, line of Clotilde) took jumping competition. three horse trailers. part in the CES Valencia Spring Tour. He fini- shed fourth in a two-phase show jumping Cornet Obolensky competition at the CSI3* with Tim-Uwe Hoff- mann. Calotta At the CSI2* San Giovanni in Marignano/ Cinsey (VA) ITA, Calotta by Cornet Obolensky/Advocat In Oliva/ESP, Cinsey by Contendro/For Pleasu- (breeder: Werner Kaiser, Lüsen; line of Galta) re (breeder: Andre Vagts, Bargstedt; line of entered the winners‘ lists. With Francesca Clotilde) and Alberto Zorzi won the Grand Ciriesi, she won the qualification for the Prix (1.50 metres). This was a very special vic- Grand Prix. tory for the rider from Italy. It was his first competition after a fall four months ago, in Cornetto K (VA) which he had suffered severe back injuries. Under Florida’s glorious sunny skies, Cornet- “Cinsey is a superstar,“ said Alberto Zorzi. to K by Cornet Obolensky/Calido (breeder: Galaxy HS and her foal Photo: private “He jumped great and felt very good. He re- Johann and Johannes Krull, Dörpen; line of ally gave it his all!“ Pille) and Alexandra Thornton took fourth
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place in the main show jumping competition Diacontinus (1.55 metres) on Thursday at the CSI5* in Wellington/USA. Django Unchained (VA) In Vilamoura/POR, Django Unchained by Dia- Cordobes continus/Calido (breeder: Sönke Ohlrogge, Bisperode; line of Formica) competed at the Coenig (Rhld.) international level. He finished fifth in the At the impressive facility of the Abu Dhabi Youngster Tour qualifier with Jasmine Shao- Equestrian Club, which is located right out- Man Chen from Taiwan. side of the city of millions on the Persian Gulf, Coenig by Cordobes/Baloubet du Rouet Edward (breeder: Gerd and Syliva Koenen, Viersen; line of Pia) and Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi Enrico VA completed the 1.50 metre-course of the At the beginning of the year, the Dutch rider Grand Prix qualifier without a single penalty Lars Kuster rode Enrico VA by Edward/Abano point finishing ninth. (breeder: Josef Scheele-von Alfen, Bielefeld). Chloe Reid and Souper Shuttle by Stakkato During the third week of the Sunshine Tour in Count Grannus (here in Riesenbeck) successfully competed in Vejer de la Frontera/ESP, the pair placed fifth Florida in a speed class of the CSI4*. Count Me In Only three riders made it into the jump-off of (1.50 metres). The Nations Cup tournament Ernie a 1.45 metre-class at the CSI3* in Thermal/ followed. The pair finished eighth in the main The Edward/Wolkenstein II son Ernie (bree- USA. Count Me In by Count Grannus/Sher- jumping class (1.50 metres) on Thursday. The der: Martin Klemm, Beverstedt; line of Jeora) lock Holmes (breeder: Friedrich Lüßmann, Grand Prix (1.60 metres) offered high prize is chasing ribbons for Switzerland with Beat Neustadt; line of Maritim) and Beth Underhill money. The pair delivered a clear round. The Grandjean. At the CSI2* San Giovanni in Ma- kept their clean record in the last round fi- performance was rewarded with a fourth rignano/ITA, the ten-year-old finished fifth in nishing second. On the last day of the show, placement. the jump-off. the pair completed the Grand Prix (1.55 met- res) with the twelfth-best result. Diraba Embassy In week II of the Spring Mediterranean D‘Inzeo Equestrian Tour in Oliva/ESP, the performance Everton PJ of Diraba by Diarado/Contendro (breeder: In Valencia/ESP, the Embassy/Light On son Darquito Heinrich Bremer, Nöpke; line of Nokadere) Everton PJ (breeder: Horse Breeding Dr. Ja- The D‘Inzeo/Contefino son Darquito (bree- and Francesco Turturiello in the Gold 3 time- cobs, Bierbergen; line of Streife) triumphed. der: Dieter Köneke, Nienhagen; line of Kalun- and-fault class was rewarded with a second With rider Alexa Stais, he won the final of the da) won the first Grand Prix of his career with placement. On the final day, the pair again Youngster Tour, before the show was called Andrew Bourns at the CSI2* in Wellington/ won a second place. off on the last day of the third weekend in USA. At the four-star event on the first week- February due to the outbreak of the herpes end in March, the pair narrowly missed out Don Diarado (Rhld.) virus. on the victory in a time and fault-class fi- Two clear rounds of Don Diarado by Diarado/ nishing second. Lord Lancer (breeder: Dirk Lohmann, Scherm- Escudo beck; line of Carmina) and Maurice Tebbel in Diarado the highly endowed Grand Prix of Doha/QAT Escudo‘s As (1.60 metres) were rewarded with a fourth In front of the home crowd at the CSI3* in Diamond‘s Aurora placement. Vilamoura/POR, the Escudo/Now or Never M- Jessica Mendoza was one of the best young son Escudo‘s As (breeder: Heinrich Assen, riders in Wellington/USA. With her Diarado/ Darco Laar; line of Sedalia) and his Portuguese rider Chacco Blue daughter Diamant‘s Aurora Duarte Seabra were delighted to finish fourth (breeder: Stud Lewitz, Mühlen; line of Gaby), EG Davinci (VA) in the Youngster Tour Final. the female rider from the US took third place The Darco/Valentino son EG Davinci (breeder: in the time and fault-U25 jumping competiti- Norbert and Andrea Wulf, Schillsdorf; line of For Edition on. Sabimara) found his way to Ireland as a li- censed stallion. In the Algarve, the liver Morocco Dicas (Rhld) chestnut was one of the front-runners. In the At the CSI4* in Vejer de la Frontera/ESP on At the end of the CSI5* in Wellington/USA, Youngster Tour Final at the CSI2* in Vilamou- the last weekend in February, Morocco by For Dicas by Diarado/Cassini (breeder: Karl-Heinz ra/POR on the last weekend in February, the Edition/Wanderer (breeder: Hindrick, Stuevel; Girkes, Viersen) and Margie Goldstein-Engle six-year-old finished fifth with rider Ciaran line of Dabaja) and Mouda Zeyada won a placed seventh in the Grand Prix-qualifier Nallon. speed class of the Big Tour B.
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Step by Quintender/Calido (breeder: Marta Roszkiewicz-Heizer, Duszniki/Poland; line of Lobrede) and Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski won a second-place ribbon.
Scendix
Scenletha Scenletha by Scendix/Contendro (breeder: Egon Schröder, Hittbergen; line of Aigrette) traveled north from Vilamoura/POR to Vejer de la Frontera/ESP, where she finished a 1.45 metre-class of the CSI4* in fourth place with Jack Whitaker. Seven days later, they jumped into third position in the qualification (1.50 metres) for the Grand Prix.
Silvio
In Vejer de la Frontera, Morocco by For Edition with rider Mouda Zeyada was one of the winners. Solero MS (VA) During the last week of the Spring Mediterra- by Perigueux/Gardeulan (breeder: Rolf Knüp- nean Equestrian Tour in Oliva/ESP, Solero MS Forsyth pel; Jork; line of Juliushütte) and Kaitlin by Silvio/Espri (breeder: Richard Mangels, Fine Lady Campbell took fourth place. Nordholz; line of Corona) and Michel Hecart Fine Lady by Forsyth/Drosselklang II (breeder: completed their first class securing fourth Wilhelm Leymann, Wedehorn; line of Flindra) Paul Walker (VA) place in the Grand Prix qualifier. flew from Florida to the Persian Gulf. At the Paul Walker by Perigueux/Cornet Obolensky CSI5* in Doha/QAT, she and Eric Lamaze fini- (breeder: Wilhelm Gößling, Börger; line of Stenographer shed seventh in the jump-off of the main Gotenprobe) and rider Matthew Sampson fi- jumping class (1.60 metres) on Friday. nished third in a two-phase jumping compe- Chaska II tition (1.50 metres) at the CSI4* in Vejer de In week three of the Sunshine Tour in Vejer de Lord Pezi la Frontera/ESP. la Frontera/ESP, Chaska II by Stenograph/ Werther (breeder: Lars Sucker, Eschede; line Leotie KJ Quaid of Kalunda) won a second-place ribbon in a At the CSI3* in Valencia/ESP, Leotie KJ by time-and-fault class with rider Emily Llevel- Lord Pezi/Couleur-Rubin (breeder: Johann Q Seven (VA) lyn. and Johannes Krull, Dörpen; line of Jedlita) Under Spain’s sunny skies, Emma Stoker and and Christoph Könemann won money, when her mount Q Seven by Quaid/ Stakkato (bree- Stakkato they finished the main jumping class on Sa- der: Manfred Schäfer, Köchingen) won a 1.40 turday in fifth place. metre-jumping competition at the CSI4* in Sama Dubai FBH Vejer de la Frontera/ESP. The CSI2* in Dubai/UAE was one of the few Numero Uno tournaments still taking place on the second Qualandro weekend in March. In the Grand Prix, Stakka- Hann.Pr.A. Nigiri to/Landcapitol (breeder: Wilhelm Winkeler, The Numero Uno/Cento daughter Hann.Pr.A. Quarlos Herzlake) and Abdullah Mohd Al Marri a the Nigiri (breeder: Dr. Roman Roszkiewicz, Dus- At the Mediterranean Sea, Quarlos by Qua- white ribbon for third place. zniki/Poland; line of Natrium) was born in landro/Chacco-Blue (breeder: Stud Lewitz, Poland and now celebrated international suc- Mühlen) jumped into a top placement at the Hann.Pr.St. Souper Shuttle cesses at the CSI2*-W in Posen/POL. With ri- international level for the first time. At the With the fastest four-penalty round, Hann. der Izabela Vinckier, the six-year old finished CSI2* in Valencia/ESP, he finished third in the Pr.St. Souper Shuttle by Stakkato/La Zarras a qualification of the Youngster Tour in se- final of the 2015 Youngster Tour with rider (breeder: Andrea and Norbert Wulf, Schills- cond place. Valentin Marcotte. dorf) and Chloe Reid finished thirteenth in the qualifier (1.55 metres) for the Grand Prix Perigueux Quintender of Wellington/USA. The Grand Prix (1.60 me- tres), one week later, offered prize-money of Palina de l‘Escaut Quick Step more than 400,000 US Dollars. The ten-year- In a jump-off for the victory (1.50 metres) at In a two-phase jumping competition at the old finished twelfth with a fast four-penalty the CSI3* in Thermal/USA, Palina de l‘Escaut World Cup-tournament in Poznan/POL, Quick round.
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Stakkato Gold Sophie Hinners placed eighth in the Grand Prix (1.50 metres) of Oliva/ESP. Secret Star The Stakkato Gold/Landadel son Secret Star Van Gogh (breeder: Albert Sprehe, Essen; line of Jadara) came out of hiding and entered into the in- Vincent ternational limelight at the CSI2* in Valencia/ At the CSI4* in Vejer de la Frontera/ESP at ESP. With Thomas Ryan, the 2015-born bay the end of February, Davis Will rode Vincent finished third in the two-phase show jumping by Van Gogh/Chasseur (breeder: Hans-Hein- competition of the Youngster Tour. rich Harms, Poggenhagen; line of Waidfriede) into fourth place in a speed class of the Me- Solero dium Tour. Hannover celebrated a double victory of two grandsons of Stakkato in a jumping competi- Van Helsing tion against the clock at the CSI3* in Valen- cia/ESP. Solero by Stakkato Gold/Graf Gran- Ventago nus (breeder: Stud Sprehe, Benstrup; line of The penalty-free performance of Ventago by Adana) won the competition with Jörne Spre- Van Helsing/Scendix (breeder: Stefan Trentel- he ahead of the Stanley daughter Stakata mann, Rastede; line of Arma) and Sven Fehnl and Adam Grzegorzewski. One day later, So- in the Grand Prix of Ornago/ITA was rewar- lero added a third place in a jumping class ded with a third place. with jump-off to the list of successes.
Ventago by Van Helsing and Sven Fehnl (here in Very Good Stanley Oldenburg) finished the Grand Prix of Ornago in The performances of the Van Helsing/Ramires third place. son Very Good (breeder: Dirk Aufdemkamp, Hann.Pr.A. Sally (VA) Bissendorf; line of Streife) at the CSI3* in Decorated with a 2nd place-ribbon, Hann. Graf Top son Victorio (breeder: Hans-Heinrich Vilamoura/POR were very good and crowned Pr.A. Sally by Stanley/For Edition (breeder: Plate, Otterndorf; line of Anegada) and rider with success. In a time-and-fault class, he Hermann Rosenbrock, Breddorf) and Finja Abigail McArdle contributed significantly to took third place with rider Rogier Linssen. Bormann took the lap of honour in a jumping the Hannoveraner success with a third place- competition against the clock at the CSI4* in ment in the Grand Prix. Vittorio (VA) Vilamoura/POR. Valentino In the USA, the Van Helsing/Carismo son Vit- torio (breeder: Walter Rohlfs, Bremen; line of Stakata Vancouver Dreams Flimmerkind) produces top results. At the At the CSI3* in Valencia/ESP, Hannoveraner The Valentino/Stakkato-daughter Vancouver CSI3* in Wellington, he and Brian Cournane horses celebrated a double victory in a time- Dreams (breeder: Zuchtgemeinschaft Strunk, finished tenth in the 1.50 metre-jumping and-fault class. The Stanley/Embassy daugh- Bochum) had no jumping faults at the CSI5* competition on Saturday. ter Stakata (breeder: Hans Henning von der in Doha/QAT. With the Austrian rider Max Decken, Freiburg; line of Stange) and Adam Kühner, she finished ninth in the 1.55 metre- Zirocco Blue Grzegorzewski from Poland finished second class on the first day. 24 hours later, the ele- behind Solero. ven-year-old advanced to third place in the Joker Blue main competition (1.60 metres). At the Glo- At the start of the Youngster Tour in San Gio- Stolzenberg bal Champions Tour seven days later, the vanni in Marignano/ITA, Joker Blue by Zirocco eleven-year-old finished eleventh in a Longi- Blue/Quidam de Revel (breeder: Udo Gro- Smudo (VA) nes ranking class (1.50 metres). chowski, Radenbeck; line of Nopata) and Fa- Andalusia was the magnificent backdrop for bio Crotta finished the two-phase jumping the international debut of Smudo by Stolzen- Vitiki class in third place. berg/Contendro (breeder: Torben Wegener, In the Nations Cup (1.55 metres) in Welling- Wunstorf; line of Galupka). With Emma Sto- ton/USA, the Brazilian team counted on Vitiki ker, the six-year-old crowned his performan- by Valentino/For Expo 2000 (breeder: ZG Sta- Eventing ces with earning a third place in a time-and- pel and Wahlers, Scheeßel; line of Nagillata) fault class of the Youngster Tour at the CSI4* and Yuri Mansur. The “Seleção“ came in third Barclay in Vejer de la Frontera/ESP. behind the USA and Ireland. Be My Daisy Uccello Vittorio At the CCI3*-S in Sydney/AUS, Gemma Tin- At the end of February, Vittorio by Valentino/ ney made it onto the podium with Be My Victorio (VA) Ramiro‘s Bube (breeder: Dr. Hartmut Schulte- Daisy by Barclay/Davignon (breeder: Ulf Gie- At the CSI2* in Wellington/USA, the Uccello/ Wiese, Plettenberg; line of Steingilde) and seler, Osten; line of Dolinda) placing third. n
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Damsey FRH
“The farewell in Doha was very emotional,“ says 2015, he represented Germany in the Nations Cup Helen Langehanenberg. “What I was able to expe- in Rotterdam/NED. At that time, Damsey FRH was rience with Damsey FRH over the past years was awarded the FRH-suffix in the presence of his ow- fabulous. He has a really unique character!“ On ners Louise and Douglas Leatherdale. the Persian Gulf, Damsey FRH‘s long, illustrious ca- reer came to an end. It had a bit of a bumpy start. At the beginning of 2016, Helen Langehanenberg Dorit and Hermann Kothe, Steinfeld, had brought took over the reins of Damsey FRH. His first appea- the bay stallion to Verden for licensing in 2004. rances at the show for privately owned stallions Both his sire Dressage Royal and his dam‘s sire were spectacular. One year later, the pair won Ritual belonged to the stallion line of the Kothe team gold at the European Championships in Go- family‘s station, which once was located on the thenburg/SWE. Helen Langehanenberg will never Standing ovations at farm called Alsenhof in Wacken. Still quite youthful forget the 2019 World Cup Final, which also took the World Cup-finals in at that time, Damsey FRH found a new owner at place in Gothenburg/SWE. “The final centre line Gothenburg for Damsey FRH and Helen Langehanen- the auction of unlicensed stallions. Only half a year will go down in history. Damsey must have thought berg (see above). Damsey later, he had clearly matured and presented himself ‚You want me – you get me!‘ and I almost couldn‘t FRH participated in the very well in the Niedersachsen-arena. He was stop him,“ she recalls. To the cheers of the au- Bundeschampionat and in awarded the premium stallion-status. Already at dience in the packed Scandinavium, Damsey FRH the World Championships of the 14-day test, he convinced with high rideability finished third with 86.57 percentage points. “In young dressage horses with rider Steffen Frahm. Photos: scores. Doug and Louise Leatherdale purchased the end, everything in the tests always went the Lafrentz the powerhouse and stationed him at Susanne way he thought it should. He was the boss!“ and Jens Meyer in Dorum. The stallion collected his first successes in classes for young riding horses up Damsey FRH will enjoy his well-deserved retire- to the Bundeschampionat with rider Inga von Hell- ment as a dressage horse at the stallion station of dorf. Twice he participated in the Bundeschmpio- Sabine and Jens Meyer in Dorum, where his way to nat twice and in the World Championships for the top of the world began. He will also say good- Young Dressage Horses with rider Steffen Frahm bye to the Verden public on a suitable occasion. before winning his first Grand Prix in 2012. In Britta Züngel
28 Der Hannoveraner 04|2021 Carlos FRH va in 2016, Heiner Schiergen presented the bay in the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal-Final in Frankfurt, whe- Eight gold medals at European Championships – re he finished fifth. Carlos FRH seemlessly transiti- that is the proud record of the Carabas/Weltmeyer oned into the Young Riders-camp. In 2017, he and son Carlos (breeder: Franz Johann Reinartz, Eupen/ Hannah Erbe became double European Champions Belgium). With Hannah Erbe, the 2007-born Rhine- in Rosendaal/NED. He continued competing at the lander has won everything there is to win in the Grand Prix-level. Again it was Heiner Schiergen, arena. For this, he was awarded the suffix FRH by who rode Carlos FRH into fourth place in Frankfurt the Hannoveraner Supportors‘ Club. “Carlos is an in the final of the Louisdor Prize. exceptional horse,“ his rider is happy to say. “He has given me so much!“ Two years in Isabell Werth‘s stable followed. Since 2019, Hannah Erbe has been part of Johann When Carlos was seven years old, Hannah Erbe Hinnemann‘s team at the Krüsterhof. She obtained climbed into his saddle for the first time. She had a degree in real estate management through dis- discovered the rough diamond with her trainer Hei- tance learning on the side and supports her sisters Well done! Carlos FRH and Hannah ner Schiergen. “Already on the first evening after in dressage training as often as she can. Since then Erbe at the European Championships arriving at the stable, he caught the eyes of my mo- she has celebrated five Grand Prix-victories inclu- in 2020. Photo: Lafrentz ther and me. From the very beginning we knew that ding the Piaff-Förderpreis in Verden as well as nu- this was our horse,“ the dressage rider remembers. merous other top placments with Carlos FRH. The At the age of 15, the rider from Krefeld competed reward for these outstanding performances was in her first M-level dressage competition; just one earning the silver medal at the 2020 European year later, she won her first two team and individu- Championships for U25 riders in Budapest/HUN. “I al titles with Carlos at the European Junior Cham- would like to continue riding Carlos as much as pionships in Vidauban/FRA. “He made the transiti- possible. His health and well-being, however, are of on from riding a pony to a big horse easy for me!“ utmost importance to me,“ Hannah Erbe shares. Before Hannah Erbe won three gold medals in Oli- Britta Züngel
Casta Lee FRH ted her first successes with Lennert Hauschild, who rode her into fourth place in the Hannoveraner Under tragic circumstances, Casta Lee FRH died at Show Jumping Championships for four-year-olds in the age of 14 due to a herpes infection. She was Verden. In 2012, the then 17-year-old Tim-Uwe one of the first horses to be infected with the parti- Hoffmann took over Casta Lee and rode the mare cularly contagious virus variant that appeared at from classes for young show jumpers to Grand Prix the CES Tour in Valencia, Spain. The grey mare and over the past years. At the gala evening of the elite her rider Tim-Uwe Hoffmann were considered to be auction in the fall of 2019, Casta Lee was awarded one of the best German young horse-rider combi- the suffix FRH of the Hannoveraner Supportors‘ nations. The two competed highly successfully in Club in the Niedersachsen-arena, where her career the U25 Jumping Cup at the CHIO Aachen in the began. past three years and participated in the Nations Cup-tournament in Drammen/NOR. They celebra- “Take care, our best friend. No words can describe ted their first 1.50 metre-victory in Mannheim/GER how grateful we are for ten wonderful years; our in 2019, which was followed by another in Braun- hearts are broken. We love you, forever and every Jumping from one success to the schweig/GER. day. RIP Casta Lee FRH – a once in a lifetime-hor- next: Casta Lee FRH and Tim-Uwe se,“ Tim-Uwe Hoffmann wrote on Instagram. It was Hoffmann. Photo: Lafrentz Casta Lee FRH was born at Wilhelm Koch in Vorhop. to get even worse for the jumper-rider: A few days At the Luhmühlen foal auction, Norbert Tietz from later, he also had to say goodbye to his second hor- Sahrendorf purchased the typy filly and sent her to se, the Holsteiner mare Call Me Cinderella. She also the elite auction in Verden four years later in April. died as a result ofthe herpes infection. There, the Hoffmann family from Rahde was enthu- Britta Züngel siastic about the great talent. Casta Lee FRH collec-
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Auction riding is special!
As auction riders, the riders of Verden’s auction team fulfill a special task: They are the link between the horses and the customers. In addition to the long-established riders, new faces are always joining the team. By Juliane Fellner
Sascha Böhnke is a permanent efore every auction, they face the challenge to how the horses show themselves at the beginning member of Verden’s auction squad accompany the horses of the current collection and how we are able to bring them along together since 2009. Photos: Fellner B during the short training period and to present with the riders. The task results in a final picture, them as best as possible. Some of them have been which many small details formed. Sometimes you with us for a long time and we can hardly imagine have to be flexible and discover hidden potential to manage without them; for others Verden’s auc- that you weren‘t even aware of at the beginning of tion on April 17 will be the first sale with the Han- the training period. With our long-time riders, I noveraner Verband. The auction riders introduce now exactly know at a glance when and how I themselves in this and in the next issue of DER have to say something. With the younger ones, I HANNOVERANER. have to find the right feeling for the rider at the beginning. Often it is enough to give reassuring “Dealing with living creatures is the most beautiful support so that the rider enters the arena posi- thing and makes the work exciting and special tively and presents his horse in an equally positive In earlier times as a rider, today the trainer at Verden’s auctions: Hans- every day,“ says Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen. way. That‘s what matters and that‘s important.“ Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen. “It is incredibly interesting to witness every time Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen not only establi- shes a connection with the riders, but also keeps a close eye on the horses. During the auction presen- tations, he supports the viewers‘ visual impressi- ons of the horses with his expert commentary and thus rounds off the livestreams. Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen remembers his beginnings in Verden, “I came to the Hannoveraner Verband at the time via Hans Joachim Köhler. The idea arose from the goal of continuous development. When I started as the training manager at the State Riding School in Hoya in 1986, there already was a cons- tellation with Rainer Kiel. Either the riders came to Hoya or I trained them in Verden.“ Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen‘s view obviously also goes bey- ond the current state of the horses, “For the hope- ful horses, for which we imagine a great future, it is always particularly nice and lasting, when the hammer falls with customers of whom one knows that we will hear a lot of good things about these horses in the future! They will then become a posi- tive figurehead for the Hannoveraner.“
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Sascha Boehnke and head number 1 of Verden’s Verden auction for a short time, I am very connec- auction in January, Friedrich Schiller, adorned the ted to the Hannoveraner Verband. Through my cover of the March issue of DER HANNOVERANER. work with the young breeders, I have been com- Since the elite auction in the fall of 2009, he alrea- mitted to the Verband as well as to the breeders dy is an integral part of Verden’s auction team, “To since I was a child. I am a child of Verden with East be honest, I never wanted to be an auction rider. Frisian roots. To be a part of the auction makes me Günther Friemel had asked me at short notice, proud. At the last collection of horses, I already when Melanie Wienand dropped out as a rider. had a favourite: Fabulous by Finest/Fürst Romanci- Auction riding is a special kind of riding.“ As a er (breeder: Claudia Neteler-Hemmen, Löningen). special challenge, he simultaneously offers advice She already put a smile on my face, when I trotted to all exhibitors, “I see many advantages in care- her along the first long side during the photo and fully preparing the horses at home. You can prepa- video session. From the first second on, the feeling re the horse for the demands of the auction time. was there.“ Anna-Luisa Hermann feels comfortab- For me, this includes introducing different impres- le in Verden’s team, “The other riders made it easy Since October of last year, Emily sions, for example setting up jumps, riding on the for me to settle in. I was taken in immediately, Oehmichen belongs to Verden’s center line or similar tasks, as we do them in the could ask anyone anything. It was easy, and that‘s training and marketing center. Niedersachsen-arena. Rider changes are also part how it should be.“ of it, so that the horse can adjust to different ri- ders. All this training at home before the auction It is impossible to imagine Verden without Roman helps not only us, the auction riders, but also the Duchac, who has been coming to Verden as an horses themselves to get through the auction as auction rider for almost 20 years. He, too, talks stress-free as possible. The better we know the about the challenges during the auction season, horses in advance, even if it is only by talking to and why he still likes to be part of the team even the exhibitors, the better we, the auction riders, after such a long time, “Especially the first days of can adjust to the horses. I know the amount of the training period are a real challenge: During the work, each of my horses requires, and how much I delivery, you already take a look at the riding sche- can ask him/her to do.“ During his time as an auc- dule - without knowing what to expect. I have tion rider, Sascha Böhnke has already accompa- been with the team for almost 20 years and have nied several horses, which later became title hol- seen the developments over this time. We have a ders including Faustus by Falsterbo/Forrest xx well-rehearsed team in Verden, there is such a po- (breeder: Heino Bruns, Gödenstorf), who is cur- sitive mentality: it is truly special. There are also rently highly successful with Dorothee Schneider. thoses days, when something doesn‘t work out or He had found new owners at the 2013 summer you just don‘t find the right connection to a horse. auction. “During the auction Faustus showed But then we talk about it, change riders and find a himself to be super uncomplicated. It makes me solution. For as long as I‘ve been at it, I‘ve never proud to see him now competing successfully in lost the desire to work with the young horses and the arena.“ Sascha Böhnke associates a special be part of the auction – and I won’t.“ Roman event with the gala evening of 2018, “There is a Duchac experienced his personal highlight during very special atmosphere in the Niedersachsen- the elite auction in the spring of 2008, “Levistan arena, especially during a gala evening. Being by Levisto/Argentan (breeder: Werner Kaiser, Lü- Since October of last year, Emily awarded the Golden Riding Badge was a surprise chow) was one of the really special horses. When Oehmichen belongs to Verden’s training and marketing center. to me and hence it was a very personal, emotional this one achieved a price of 310,000 Euros in the moment.“ packed arena - and that as a show jumper - that was a real moment for goosbumps.“ Emily Oehmichen has been a member of the AAZ team since October 1 and already participated in In April, the show jumping camp will be reinforced the auctions in November and January, “As an by Ann-Carolin Grotheer, “I have been riding for as auction rider, you have the opportunity to accom- long as I can remember and have developed a pre- pany the often, pretty young horses in their deve- ference for young horses. This is my first auction lopment. For this reason, L‘Oreal by Lord Fauntle- and I was able to get a first impression at the pho- roy/Lordanos (breeder: Hendrik Schäfer, Vechelde), to and video session. I am excited for the auction who I rode in the January auction, remained in my time and can‘t wait. It‘s great to be a part of the memory: At first I didn‘t have the highest expecta- young horses‘ learning process. They progress so tions. But she developed so well during the two quickly, which makes the job fun for me. A big weeks of training that she attracted a lot of atten- thank you goes to the team who welcomed me tion at the auction. I‘m happy to be a part of this!“ warmly straight away. It is an honour for me to be Anna-Luisa Hermann also joined the team last part of Verden’s auction and the Hannoveraner year. “Even though I have only been a part of the Verband. n
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