Dansk Varmblod - The National Stallion Show 2001
More than thrirty thousand visitors found their
way to Danish Warmblood's annual Stallion Grading show in Herning Exhibition
Centre where 250 horses were presented in shows, gradings and competitions. The
event was again attended by the Protector of the association, the Danish
Princess Benedikte of Berleburg accompanied by Prince Richard, Prince Gustav
and Princess Nathalie.
Head of Danish Warmblood's grading committee Poul Graugaard proclaimed that the
collection of 3 years old stallions is predominently showing a lot of well
moving youngsters, some of them with great potential for the big time dressage
ring. A couple of very good jumping stallions were also approved in Herning
this year but there was no specific jumping star to be found in this year's
crop.
The three years old Champion 2001 was the exceptionally large-framed and
elegant black stallion Zardin Firfod by Gribaldi out of the gold medal awarded
mare Zawanne Firfod by Schwadroneur. Zardin is fine in type and showed very
roomy and elastic movements every time he was presented and showed himself in
very calm and sure manner.
Runner-up was a very charming chestnut with an interesting pedigree. Fairy Tale
is out of an angloarabian mare by the French stallion Fado du Chatillon,
purchased by Fairy Tale's breeder for the specific purpose of breeding his
anglo arabian mares and with this smart son his mission seems to be successful.
Fairy Tale is very modern in type, a smooth mover and among the best jumpers
this year.
Nothing less than six young stallions were awarded as premium stallions among
the 23 graded three year olds. They are as follows:
Catalogue number 45 Zardin Firfod by Gribaldi and out of Zawanne Firfod by
Schwadroneur. Breeder and owner: Morgen Plenborg, Sakskøbing.
Catalogue number 6 Fairy-Tale by Fado du Chatillon and out of Absis X by
Abasalon OX DSAH. Opdrætter og Owner: Niels Hausgaard, Hundelev
Catalogue number 14 Ramazotti by Blue Hors Romancier and out of Valentina, by
Allegro. Breeder: Karin Thøgersen, Bramming. Owner: Blue Hors ApS,
Randbøl.
Catalogue number 32 Don by Donnergraf and out of Diva by Cannon Row XX.
Breeder: Gunnar Bach, Randers. Owner: Susan Mørch, Vivi og Morten
Thomsen,
Hammel.
Catalogue number 39 Figaro by Ferro and out of Grendalin by Leandro. Breeder:
Jørgen Ravn, Holsted. Owner: Henrik Hansen og J.E. Marcussen. Catalogue
number Thorsøs Ravel by Robin and out of Mon Amour by Mon-Ami. Breeder:
Gustav og Lise Thorsø Mohr, Hadsund. Owner: Thorsø
Herregård, Norge
As many as ten stallions among those who passed last years performance test
were graded and permitted to cover for another three seasons before presented
to the grading committee again. These ten stallions all had high scores in
either dressage or jumping at their performance test which means that the
quality level of the 4 years olds was very high.
Mr. Ib Kirk's newly purchased young stallion Weltjunge by Weltmeyer/Matcho X
became best 4 years old stallion. He might not be the most important type of
stallion but he is very refined, highly modern and posseses three basic gaits
that are desirable for any dressage Sire.
Runner-up was the winner of the performance test, Bøgelys Camaro by
Carpaccio/Ahorn Z who is a much stronger stallion and less modern type but well
functioning and who forms himself rightly under his rider. Cape Town S became
winner of the much coveted price Best Danish 4 yr Old. He is a beautiful, bay
son of Caletto I out of a Lagano daughter. He is an exceptional jumper that
also moves impressively.
4 years olds:
Winner: Kat. 118 - Weltjunge, Sire: Weltmeyer, M: Matcho's Girl, Grandsire:
Matcho X. Breeder: Germany. Owner: Ellinor og Jens Peter Aggesen, Vojens
Kat. 106 - Bøgelys Camarro, Sire: Carpaccio M: Zaligula, Grandsire:
Ahorn Z.
Breeder: Germany. Owner: Poul Erik Nielsen, Gredstedbro.
Kat. 107 - Capetown S, Sire: Caletto I, M: Lady Madonna, Grandsire: Lagano.
Breeder: Flemming og Bettina Schultz, Bolderslev. Owner: Kari og Jack Munch
Christiansen, Gram.
Kat. 114 - Solos Caliber, SIRE: Castro, M: Lacina, GRANDSIRE: Lagano.
Breeder: Peter Jensen Holm, Løgumkloster. Owner: Barbro og Lorenz
Linnet,
Vojens
Kat. 111 - Martinique, SIRE: Michellino, M: Manilla-Bell, GRANDSIRE:
Manstein. Breeder: Jesper Kristensen, Tjæreborg. Owner: Helle Hansen,
Ribe
Kat. 109 - Kaiser Wilhelm, SIRE: Lehndorff's, M: Kandia III, GRANDSIRE:
Mahagoni, Breeder: Herbert Schuemann, Germany. Owner: York Stutteri,
Hørsholm
Kat. 116 - Travell, SIRE: Abisko, M: Taenzerin V, GRANDSIRE: Consul.
Breeder: Germany. Owner: Jørgen Steen Jensen, Langå
Kat. 113 - Solos Accord, SIRE: AcordII, M: Farara, GRANDSIRE: Romino.
Breeder: Germany. Owner: Barbro og Lorenz Linnet, Vojens
5 years and older stallions.
A handsome son of the world famous Westphalian Sire Florestan took first place
in the group of stallions aged 5 or older. Blue Hors Future Cup is a talented
mover that was highly placed in the German championships as well as he won his
performance test in Denmark as best dressage horse. He completes the list of
very attractive dressage horses in Blue Hors Dressage.
Kat. 122 - Blue Hors Future Cup, SIRE: Florestan I, M: Disco-Lady, GRANDSIRE:
Disco-Star. Breeder: Germany. Owner: Blue Hors ApS, Randbøl. Kat. 128 -
Gipsy D'Ask, SIRE: Le Gondeen, M: Gnomide, GRANDSIRE: Quastor. Breeder:
Frankrig. Owner: Stutteri Ask, Martofte
At the end of the day Herning showed an impressive collection of well-bred and
well-trained stallions, probably making it hard for many breeders to make their
final choice.
Stallion of the Year 2001
The Danish Warmblood stallion Lando, Olympic silver medal winner in Sidney and
now owned by international stallion keeper, Paul Schockemöhle, was invited
to Herning for a special performance. The international performance of this
magnificent stallion has been of incredible importance to Danish Warmblood and
at the occassion of the stallion grading in Herning he was further decorated
with the title "Stallion of the Year 2001" which he took over from
the German trakehner Schwadroneur. Lando has recently obtained remarkable
results with his new rider Otto Becker in a Grand Prix jumping in Paris.
As a new initiative DWB has launched an auction of three years old stallions.
Although the auction was not such a big success DWB is committed to continue
this event and is planning to work on a better marketing for next years
auction. Highest bid was obtained for the stallion Cajero by Come Back II who
was sold for the amount of 190.000 DKK. A total of 1. 025.000 DKK was paid for
the eight stallions that were sold at DWB's first stallion auction.
The championship for young horses had a sensational result as the all round
winner Capuccino D. became best dressage horse as well as best jumper among the
43 five year old horses. Capuccino D. is a grey gelding by the holsteiner
stallion Carano which had several entries among the best placed horses. Carano
himself was highly placed in several jumping classes in Herning. Capuccino is
bred by Ingrid Dahlmann and ridden by Sanne Henningsen who has actually won
this championship several times before. Capuccino by Carano is out of a mare by
Hanoverian stallion Avanti.
It has been officially informed at the national stallion show that the World
Cup Dressage final is still to take place at Vilhelmsborg on 6-8 April 2001 as
planned.
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