12|2020 DER HANNOVERANER No. 12 | December 2020 | Breeding Stallion of the Year: Forsyth FRH Licensing Changes take effect Sport Two Grand Prix-Winners Changes take effect A multitude of innovations were planned for this year’s licensing. Some had been in the planning and were a logical development; most, however, were a result of the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All changes led to positive results. The only thing missing were the spectators and with them the atmosphere, the special morale and the exchange of ideas. By Ulrich Hahne or the first time, two discipline-related licen- na were increased. The degree of difficulty was not Fsing committees evaluated the stallions. This as high as in the second free-jumping session in had already been initiated in the spring. The most the large arena though. We forewent the lunging changes arose for the jumping stallions. All young of the jumping stallions. Separating the licensing stallions with jumping pedigrees came to Verden committee in two discipline-related committees for the pre-selections. It saved the youngsters an was the right step. Both committees discussed the additional trip for photos and video clips. On the horses while standing near them. The different ap- actual licensing, the demands for the previously proaches of the committee members became clear called “free-jumping test” in the old warm-up are- and a common thread was apparent. 2 Der Hannoveraner 12|2020 Only a few spectators were able to It was not originally planned to completely separa- and once as the dam’s sire), via Diarado and Dia- witness the spectacular perfor- te the disciplines during the licensing days. To mant de Plaisir (with one descendant each). The mance of the dressage stallions on channel the interest of our customers tough, the State Stud Celle invested in the youthful son of the triangular track. Kerstin Mahler jumping stallions were presented on Tuesday and Diamant de Plaisir/Cador, which Jan Crome-Sper- presented the chestnut by Zoom/ Thursday, the dressage stallions on Wednesday, ling from Lutter a. Bbg. had bred out of a half-sis- Waterford, who was later awarded a premium. Photo: Fellner Friday and Saturday. This created a rest day for the ter to Luciana Diniz’ successful mare Fit for Fun. stallions, which had a positive effect on the stalli- The son of Diarado/Sampras (breeder: Christian ons in both disciplines. Pfeil, Bremerhaven) was awarded a premium. Tes- sa Pfeil from Elmlohe exhibited this black stallion, The jumping stallions of this vintage were very well which was clearly stamped by his sire Diarado. presented. It made no difference, if the stallions Swedish Dynamite, a full-brother to the dam, is were professionally prepared or presented in Ver- only seven years of age this year and already victo- den by the breeder, all the stallions impressed with rious over 1.40 metres. His female rider Rikke relaxed and natural jumping. This already became Haastrup Kristensen will also train this young stal- apparent in the first free-jumping exercise on Tues- lion. Another premium stallion found a new home day, which took place right after the in-hand pre- in Denmark at Stutteri Teglovnen. Michael Klump sentation on hard surface. A total of 29 jumping from Bohmte had bred this grey stallion by Zirocco stallions were up for licensing. The lot was just Blue/Cornet Obolensky. The stallion’s pedigree slightly smaller than last year’s. The pedigrees were promises jumping talent, and he proved his ability. diversified; we saw interesting descendants from Christian Thelker from Ostercappeln presented proven sires as well as from young stallions. The him. Selle-Français sire Diamant de Semilly strongly in- fluenced the licensing collection of jumping stalli- As the dam’s sire of two well paid for premium ons. He had sired a licensed son, and he was repre- stallions, Stolzenberg deserves a special mention. sented via Diacontinus (with three descendants He was the dam’s sire of a large bay by Grey Top, Der Hannoveraner 12|2020 3 Breeding Markus Beerbaum: „That was fun!“ DER HANNOVERANER: You are a very suc- I saw the stallions in the free-jumping chute a total cessful jumping rider and trainer and have of three times between the pre-selection and the won many medals with the German team. It licensing. All of the stallions matured very well. The was your first time as a member of the licen- son of Van Gogh/Silvio had been a bit shy and in- sing committee. How was the cooperation? secure at the pre-selection, and he still made a mistake during the first free-jumping session in the Markus Beerbaum, “I greatly enjoyed it. Before the warm-up arena. On Thursday, when it mattered, he licensing, I looked forward to finding out how we grew beyond himself and was licensed. All stalli- would all come to a consensus with the various ons gained physically and improved after three opinions and tastes. But everyone on the licensing free-jumping performances.” committee was on the same wavelength. From our position, we could very well evaluate the style and DER HANNOVERANER: You are one of the the ability of all young stallions. That was very po- most successful German jumper riders and, Markus Beerbaum was part of the licensing commission for the sitive.” by now, a sought-after trainer and coach first time and commented on the worldwide. What is your advice for the stallions at the award ceremony. DER HANNOVERANER: Which lasting im- breeders? Photo: Beelitz pression did you get from the vintage from 2018? Markus Beerbaum, “Substance and a large frame – we must keep an eye on both with our jumpers. Markus Beerbaum, “ Was saw a really good vinta- The type alone does not count, power and ability ge with a lot of athletic jumpers. Hannover can are very important. I hope that our breeders of look towards the future with optimism. Many stal- jumpers continue breeding. It is difficult, especially lions were very athletic and had a lot of ability – it if you compare the prices for jumpers on the stalli- had been less in other years. As a jumper rider, this on sales to the prices for dressage stallions two made me very happy. The son of Grey Top/Stolzen- days later. And, it is a long road for jumpers, until berg was the most complete horse: style and abili- they prove themselves in jumping competitions. ty combined with an interesting pedigree. The pre- The training takes a longer time. As four-year olds, mium stallion by Chacoon Blue/Balou du Rouet they can prove their talent in jumping horse clas- also convinced me. He might not have been as at- ses. It costs a lot of money. We as jumper riders tractive in his type, but he certainly will a good become very scared, if these good jumping horses showjumper. will no longer be bred in Hannover.” 2 Darkbay by Alaba/Monti Obolensky Photo:Bischoff 7 Carnegie by Chaccon-Blue/Balou du Rouet Photo: Beelitz B.: Ferienhof Stücker, Weeze, e.: Christiane und Josef Wilbers, Weeze B.: Gerd Janssen, Neuschoo, e.: BG Schlüsselburg and Wohlers, Stuhr 30,000 Euros, State Stud Warendorf 60,000 Euros, State Stud Celle The stallion convinces with his generous and elastic jumping style. He A large-framed horse with impressive body parts. He exhibited showed his superiority over fences. An athletic jumper from the powerful jumping with a lot of ability. He seemed to just play with the Rhineland with a lot of overview and good reflexes. heights and distances. Add to that a good canter. He is out of a proven damline and from a good breeder. 4 Der Hannoveraner 12|2020 Breeding which Peter Wisch from Otterndorf bred. Charity a premium. The stallion’s breeder is the Ferienhof Statistics and Derek Christianson from Canada presented Stücker in Weeze. His future just like his past lie in Licensed stallions the powerfully jumping full-brother to Glücklich, North Rhine Westphalia, since he will stand at stud Applied for pre-inspection 365 stallions which was the Hannoveraner jumping horse cham- at the State Stud Warendorf. Presented at the licensing 73 stallions pioness from 2018. Grey Top’s son became the Licensed 41 stallions top-seller of the stallions with jumping talent. Gerd Janssen from Neuschoo is well known for Not licensed 32 stallions Glücklich as well as St.Pr.St. Stina, the dam of both breeding typy jumpers. As a foal, his large-framed, Participants in stallion sales 38 stallions Sold 37 stallions of these special horses, enriched the exhibition on powerfully jumping son of Chacoon Blue/Balou du Net proceeds 3,316,500.00 Euros Thursday, during which the premium stallions were Rouet was bought by the community of owners Average price 89,635.13 Euros honored. This hopeful young sire sold within Schlüsselburg and Wohlers from Stuhr. The damline Top price 490,000.00 Euros Germany’s borders. He will start his career as a is secured through jumpers, which successfully Lowest price 21,000.00 Euros breeding stallion at the State Stud Warendorf, compete up to 1.50 metres. The bay will stand at Price range which leased him. Hann.Pr.St. Santa Cruze, a the State Stud Celle. An additional four jumping 15,000 to 24,999 Euros 14 stallions daughter of Stolzenberg, is the dam of an incredib- stallions will be moving to stallion stations. The 25,000 to 49,999 Euros 25 stallions ly elastic and smart jumping son of Zinedream out Klosterhof Medingen presented a bay from the 50,000 Euros and more 18 stallions of the breeding program of Dr.