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In the new “FN breeding value estimation for young horse tests,” Bon Courage and La Vie are among the top one percent of stallions. Bon Courage achieved a breeding value of 152 with a reliability of 93 percent in the breeding value estimation. La Vie was rated with a breeding value of 150 and a reliability of 90 percent.Our former stallion Finest Selection, now based in the USA, is also among the best with a breeding value of 161.   Our El.H. Dante Weltino OLD is among the to

Unser Elitehengst erobert nach dem eigenen Karriereende als Sportlervater die Weltrangliste der besten Dressurvererber. Für unseren El.H. Dante Weltino OLD sammelten Jagerbomb, DSP Dieuionné, Dante’s Daiquiri, Diabolina, Swanmore Dantina, FBW Dantes Zazou, Dante’s Herzchen, Harmony’s Dante’s Peak, Daytona, Der Dante, Dante’s Creek, Dante U.S. und Last Minute 12.043 Punkte, die ihm zu Rang sieben in der WBFSH Weltrangliste der besten Dressurverber verhelfen. Damit steigt unser

Bon Courage and Thomas Schulze were also unbeatable in the final of the FRH Cup. The nine-year-old dark chestnut won both the warm-up test and the final test in Verden with ease. Bon Courage and his rider Tomas Schulze won today's St. Georg Special with a score of 72.317 percent. Photo: www.Photo.EQUITARIS.de  / Grömping

Thomas Schulze and Bon Courage secured victory in a St. Georg Special in Verden. The pair won the preliminary test for the FRH Cup, traditionally held as part of the Hanoverian stallion licensing, with 73.293 percent against strong competition. Four weeks before the Frankfurt Festhalle, serial winner Bon Courage continues to be in impressive form. Photo: www.Photo.EQUITARIS.de  / Grömping

The Oldenburg champion stallion moved into his stall at the dressage horse performance center today. We are delighted to welcome the arrival of the newly crowned Oldenburg champion stallion by Bonds-Diamond Hit, which Lövsta Stuteri secured in an exciting bidding war. The black stallion has been named Barnsley and now has plenty of time to settle in at Lodbergen. We look forward to the future with this exceptional stallion! Photo: www.Photo.EQUITARIS.de  / Becker

Linda Schmidt and Juwel made a celebrated appearance at the Oldenburg Stallion Gala. Our son of Janeiro Platinum, who placed in the National Championships Final for six-year-old dressage horses this year and is a serial winner in dressage horse competitions, presented himself in top form in Vechta under the saddle of his trainer Linda Schmidt. Photo: www.Photos.EQUITARIS.de  / Becker

The newly crowned champion stallion of the Oldenburg licensing in Vechta will move into his stud box with us. With his magnificent appearance, his three absolutely outstanding basic gaits, and his ideal character, the jet-black son of Bonds out of the highly decorated Fackese mare line was the talk of the town from his very first appearance on the triangle track. Oldenburg's breeders celebrated the new licensing winner with standing ovations in the final presentation of the t

The Von und Zu son Verbier was awarded the main prize in Vechta during the Oldenburg Stallion Days. The winning stallion of the 2024 Oldenburg licensing completed his performance test last year in Münster-Handorf as the top horse in his class. Under the saddle of his trainer Jessica Lynn Thomas, Verbier showed himself at his best in Vechta. The stallion is owned by Lövsta Stutteri. Photos: www.Photos.EQUITARIS.de  / Becker

The son of For Romance OLD, licensed in Vechta, was awarded the Ic premium. This beautiful black stallion by For Romance OLD comes from a Floriscount dam and was born at Monika Quarz's stud farm. Presented by the Ifversen and A. Schwierking syndicate, he impressed with three very good basic gaits and a great deal of consistency and light-footedness on the lunge. Photos: www.Photos.EQUITARIS.de  / Becker

At the Oldenburg Stallion Days, a young stallion by For Romance OLD impressed the licensing commission. Monika Quarz is the breeder of this elegant black stallion, who impressed audiences in Vechta and received a positive licensing decision. The stallion was exhibited by BG Ifversen & Schwierking. Photo: www.Photo.EQUITARIS.de  / Grömping

Peter Gmoser/AUT and his daughter of El.H. Dante Weltino OLD won the Grand Prix and the Special of the Three Star Tour with ease. The Hanoverian mare bred by Nicole Nemitz presented two impressive performances under her rider Peter Gmoser/AUT, with the pair being rewarded with victory in both. Photo: www.Photo.EQUITARIS.de  / Becker

Linda Schmidt and Dumble de Jeu secured second place in an S* dressage competition, while For Romance OLD's daughter Soraya Unique came third. Our ten-year-old Dante Weltino OLD offspring Dumble de Jeu (breeder: Emma J. de Jeu) continues to show impressive form under his long-time rider Linda Schmidt and finished the test with 70.556 percent to take silver. Third place went to Soraya Unique by For Romance OLD, presented by Manuel Dominguez Bernal/ESP. The Oldenburg mare was b

The son of our For Romance I OLD took the lead in two difficult dressage late entry competitions. For Diamonds Royal and his rider and owner Dorina Wagner first won the Prix St. Georg and then the amateur dressage competition in class S*. This was the pair's fifth S victory in a row and their 14th victory in a difficult dressage competition this year alone. The ten-year-old Oldenburg was born at Birgit Saul's stud farm. For Romance I OLD. Photo: www.photo.equitaris.de / Beck

The son of our elite stallion Dante Weltino OLD is now ranked second in the FEI world rankings for dressage horses for the second month running. Rider and breeder Becky Moody has moved up one place to second in the world rankings for athletes. Photo: www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de

Becky Moody/GBR and Jagerbomb secure second place once again. Jagerbomb, the powerful son of our elite stallion Dante Weltino OLD, and his breeder, owner, and rider Becky Moody/GBR finished the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle in Lyon/FRA with a brilliant performance, which was rewarded with a total of 85.175 percent and second place. After his second place in the Grand Prix, the eleven-year-old KWPN gelding once again secured the silver medal behind the reigning double Euro

EIC Julius Caesar and Max Kühner were in top form in Riyadh. At the Global Champions League Tour of Riyadh/KSA, the 16th stage overall, EIC Julius Caesar (breeder: Spexgoor Stables), son of our unforgettable Couleur-Rubin, delivered a brilliant clear round in the first round under the saddle of Max Kühner/AUT and ultimately took an excellent fourth place with the Shanghai Swans team. In the final overall standings, he even took third place behind Valkenswaard United and the C

The son of our elite stallion Dante Weltino OLD took second place in the Grand Prix. Jagerbomb and his breeder, owner, and rider Becky Moody/GBR finished the Grand Prix in the FEI Dressage World Cup in Lyon/FRA in second place with 76.196 percent, behind reigning double European champion Justin Verboomen/BEL. But that's not all: DSP Dieudonne, also descended from our Dante Weltino OLD, and his rider Rapahel Netz placed seventh in the competition, and eighth place went to Ruli

A son of our For Romance I OLD was selected during the preliminary selection for the Westphalian main licensing. The young stallion by For Romance I OLD comes from a Don Frederico-Rubin Royal OLD dam. The Westphalian Main Licensing will take place from November 30 to December 2, 2025, at the Westphalian Horse Center. For Romance I OLD. Photo: www.photo.equitaris.de / Becker

Lisa Müller and her Dante Weltino OLD son won the Grand Prix in Ising yesterday. The harmonious pair clearly won the competition at Gut Ising with 73.633 percent. Gut Wettkam's Dantiamo, son of our elite stallion Dante Weltino OLD, comes from the successful breeding program of Dr. Christine Feichtinger. Photo: www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de

At the age of eight, our Bellany competed in his first three-star competition today. The powerful Bon Coeur descendant Bellany was the youngest horse in his first Intermediate II and did a great job. With just under 70 percent, he ranked second on his debut, and his trainer Therese Nilshagen was also very satisfied: “Bellany was great to ride. Of course, there were a few minor mistakes, but for his first start at this level, it was fantastic! I am very confident that we have

A young stallion by For Romance I OLD has been approved for the Hanoverian stallion licensing. The black stallion, bred by Romana Heinz-Lichtenegger, is sired by our For Romance I OLD, and his dam is by Danone I-Hohenstein/T. The stallion licensing and stallion market will take place in Verden from November 20 to 22. Photo: For Romance I OLD (c) www.photo.equitaris.de / Becker

First place for Jagerbomb in the WBFSH studbook ranking. In the new WBFSH annual rankings of breeding associations and breeders, the son of our elite stallion Dante Weltino OLD is among the top horses. The eleven-year-old gelding Jagerbomb wins with his breeding association KWPN in the WBFSH world ranking list - dressage studbooks and, as the fifth-best horse of the year, he helps his breeder and rider Becky Moody to fifth place in the WBFSH world ranking list - breeders of d

Linda Schmidt and Dumble de Jeu are making a fresh start. After coming second in the S* dressage competition in Isterberg last weekend, our Dumble de Jeu (by El. H. Dante Weltino OLD - Gribaldi, bred by Emma de Jeu) once again took second place in the S* dressage competition in Sögel. He was once again masterfully presented by Linda Schmidt, who has already celebrated many successes this season with the ten-year-old Oldenburg. Photo: Mhisen

The Dante Weltino OLD daughter and Charlott-Maria Schürmann were unbeatable in their second start as well. Dante's Pearl OLD (breeder: Kerstin de Neui) and her rider Charlott-Maria Schürmann celebrated a double victory with dream scores at the start of the indoor season in Guxhagen. After the Intermediaire II on Friday, the pair won the Grand Prix today with a strong 75.76 percent. Photo: www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de