Reference Horses A-B

Any horses marked with a star Mare are Mares, all of the rest are Stallions. Each description includes links to related offspring we have had. TR = In Training, not currently available. SA = For Sale. SE = Frozen Semen. Unmarked names are horses we no longer have, but you may still view their pages here anyway.



Abdulla ABDULLA 1958 Ch 160cm Hanoverian. [310402658]. West Germany. Verden licensing winner. "A lot of expression, good neck and base, horizontal croup, outstanding motions. The best stallion of the 1962 vintage." First stood at the Cappel Strich station, then at Diek, later he was sold. Sire: Abhang I, Dam: Flügeleiche.

Englestern
Evermeyer SA
Tosca
Hanoverian
Abendfrieden ABENDFRIEDEN 1934 Blk/B Thoroughbred. [060000534]. WON: 1st Deutsches Derby, Magyar St Leger, Deutsches St Leger. Influential sire in Show Jumping Pedigrees. Offspring include outstanding sires for various studbooks, including Pik As, founder of the Hanoverian line. At stud 1939 Mydlinghoven-Bischoff. Sire: Ferro, Dam: Antonia.

Ferro Landgraf Louviers
Ladora
Frauenlob Caius
Farandole
Antonia Herold Dark Ronald
Hornisse
Adresse Nuage
Antwort
Belami SA
Dream of Glory
Odette
Pommery
P-Zoee
Wildflower

Thoroughbred
Abendsport ABENDSPORT, 1935 Ch. 164cm Hanoverian. [310310935]. Germany. First year at stud: 1939. Sire: Alkoven I, Dam: Stiefmutter.

Alkoven I Alderman I Alnok
Germanna
Costane Commandeur
Lorelei
Steifmutter Sportsmann Sportanzeiger II
Anerkennung
Jeminda Jasperding
S
Tosca Hanoverian
Abfahrt ABFAHRT 1923 Ch Trakehner. Owned by Hauptgestüt Trakehnen, East Prussia (Germany), one of the most successful mares from Trakehnen. Sire: Pirol, Dam: Appam.

Auric
Pommery
Trakehner Mare
Abglanz ABGLANZ, 1942 Ch 164cm Trakehner. [310353442]. “Perhaps the most influential stallion of modern time in the Hannoverian breeding district, and his infusion of Trakehner lightness and ‘blood’ can be clearly seen in today's modern Hannoverian horse.” Ldb Celle, 19 approved sons. Sire: Termit, Dam: Abendluft.

Auric
Evermeyer SA
Pommery
P-Zoee
Rococo SA
Tosca
Weltmacht
Whitaker
Wittus
Trakehner
Abhang I ABHANG I, 1953-1971, Ch 160cm 15.3h Hanoverian. [310393153]. 1956 SPT ranked 7th of 23. Stood at Badbergen. Prime upgrader of type, elegant progeny, toplines, with great character, mindset, trainability and ethic, incl. approved sons and states premium mares. Sire: Abglanz, Dam: Ankerhirtin.

Englestern
Tosca
Hanoverian
Abhang II ABHANG II, 1956 Ch. 160cm 15.3h Hanoverian. [310399256]. Owner: Niedersächsisches Landgestüt Celle. Produced outstanding dressage horses of great charm, rideability and movement. Hohnstorf 1960-64, Gr. Liedern 1965-67, Hanstedt II 1968-77, Frankenburg 1978-81. Sire: Abglanz, Dam: Ankerhirtin.

Belami SA
Dream of Glory
Pommery
P-Zoee
Wildflower
Hanoverian
Absatz ABSATZ, 1960-1982, Ch 16.1h Hanoverian. [310405260]. Modern Hanoverian foundation sire, credited for their beauty and gaits, sired many famous stallions, over 40 Approved sons, 68 states premium mares, 605 competition horses and 142 Verden auction horses. “Thanks to the magic of frozen semen, he continued to sire foals long after his death, and it is rumoured that a vintage cache of Absatz semen is still ‘cellared’ at Celle.” Sire: Abglanz, Dam: Landmoor.

Evermeyer SA
Pommery
P-Zoee
Rococo SA
Weltmacht
Whitaker
Wildflower
Wittus
Hanoverian
Adlerschild xx ADLERSCHILD 1943-1963, DkB 158cm Thoroughbred. (DE) [60002743, 310367143]. Improvement sire. Bred by the Hauptgestuet Graditz in Germany. “Renowned in Germany for passing on strong nerves, a big heart, and great strength.” Stood at the Landgestuet Celle 1949-1963. Sire: Ferro, Dam: Akazie.

Weltmacht Thoroughbred
Agram AGRAM, 1939-1962, Gr 161cm Hanoverian. [310329439]. From the old Hanoverian ‘A Line’. Famous stallion, all-time world-wide legend as as outstanding producer of jumping horses. Celle State Stud. Sire: Alkoven I, Dam: Ackerkind.

Belami SA
Fiji SA
Hanoverian
Ahorn AHORN, 1982-1999 B 172cm Dutch Warmblood. [KWPN 82.0009, 040000982]. Keur Pref, Olympic Preferent stallion. International Showjumping Legend, many Grand Prix & World Cup competitions with the Dutch Team. Sire of many Showjumpers, Champion Mares and Approved sons. Sire: Nimmerdor, Dam: M. Hyazinthe.

Lutzen Dutch Warmblood
Aldato ALDATO, 1958 Blk/Br 167cm Hosteiner Stamm 429. [210377658]. Top International horse, brilliant show trotter, founder of a top modern holsteiner stallion line. Important sire, produced numerous sporthorses for all disciplines & “a great number of the finest sort of broodmares who in turn became the solid basis of many future competition horses.” Sire: Anblick, Dam: Kreta.

Lascadell
Legmore
Odette
Holsteiner
Alme Z ALMÉ Z, 1966-1991, Br 166cm Selle Français. [310077466, 288 KWPN]. Zangersheide Stud. World Famous Jumper, Sire of numerous International Level Showjumpers, Influenced Showjumping bloodlines all over Europe. Genetically strong. One of Europe's All Time Great Stallions. Sire: Ibrahim, Dam: Girondine.

Alcatraz
Belami SA
Comet SA
Newton SE
Pia
Rieke
Royal Midnight
Selle Français
Almjäger I ALMJÄGER I, 1930 DkCh 167cm, 16.1 1/2h Hanoverian. [310019230]. Germany. Sire: Alpenflug II, Dam: Goldau.

Ritual Hanoverian
Aloube Z ALOUBE Z, 1979 Br/B 170cm, 16.3h Hanoverian. [310196579]. Belgium. Placed 15th of his class in 1990, winner in jumping exams to Class S. Stood at Zangersheide. Sire of showjumpers. Sire: Alme Z, Dam: Gotendirndl Z.

Alcatraz Hanoverian
Altan ALTAN, 1943-1964, Ch 166cm Trakehner. [090001443]. Germany. Sire: Hirtensang, Dam: Alicante.

Lutzen
Tosca
Trakehner
Ambiorix xx AMBIORIX, 1946-1975, B Thoroughbred. (FR). Exceptional miler. Given this leaning towards speed over stamina, was judged more useful at stud in America and was sold. In the U.S. Sired 51 SWs from 423 foals. Sire: Tourbillon, Dam: Lavendula II.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Amor AMOR (HEROS) 1959-1990, B 169cm Holsteiner Stamm 1521. [210378859, 1196 SGLDT Pref]. Used in Netherlands as an improvement sire, one of the most important founders of the modern KWMP sporthorse. Sire of numerous stallions and first class mares. His progeny inherited from him movement, eagerness, good temperament and sound bones. They had well shaped necks and carried their weight in their hind legs which gave them great propulsion. They were talented in dressage, jumping and international harness racing. Sire: Herrscher, Dam: Barba.

Zucchero SA Holsteiner
Amurath Sahib AMURATH SAHIB, 1932 Gray Polish Arabian. Bred in Breniow Arabian Stud, Poland, chief stallion at Janow Podlaski and Klemensow State Studs. Sire: Amurath II, Dam: Sahiba.

Weruschka Arabian
Anblick xx ANBLICK, 1938-1964, B 161cm Thoroughbred. [210369138] (DE). Influential Thoroughbred found in many European Studbooks, stood at stud at the Landgestuete Celle and Traventhal from 1943 to 1964. Descendants are known for jumping ability. 14 approved sons for Holstein. Sire: Ferro, Dam: Antonia.

Alcatraz
Lascadell
Thoroughbred
Angelo xx ANGELO, 1962 B 170cm German Thoroughbred. [410172162]. Great influence on the Westphalian breed, appears in innumerable pedigrees. 2nd: Ratibor-Rennen, Union-Rennen, Otto-Schmidt-Rennen. 3rd: Hoffnungs-Preis. Sire: Oliveri, Dam: Antibes.

Dark Prince TR
Mattimeo SA
Regatta
Rococo SA
Rubin Magic SE
Tunika TR
Zucchero SA
Thoroughbred
Anka ANKA 1976 Br Hanoverian. Germany. [314702676]. State Premium Mare, Federal Champion Mare. Sire: Absatz, Dam: Adelsbuch.

Evermeyer SA
P-Zoee
Rococo SA
Weltmacht
Whitaker
Wittus
Hanoverian Mare
Antine (left), sister Adone (right), breeder Herbert de Baey ANTINE, 1972 Br Westphalian. [410075972]. Produced 3 approved stallion sons. (Full sister to top international dressage horses: 3x Olympic competitor, Amon, and 2x Olympic champion, Ahlerich). Sire: Angelo, Dam: Dodona.

Dark Prince TR
Regatta
Rococo SA
Rubin Magic SE
Westphalian Mare
Apelle APELLE 1923-1940, Ch Thoroughbred. Champion colt of his generation in Italy. Won several races including Gran Premio di Milano, Italian Derby, Premio Firenze, Premio Principe Amedeo at Torino & Coup d'Or at Maisons-Laffitte. Began at stud in Littleton, Winchester (GB). Leading Sire in France in 1933. Produced many champions. Sire: Sardanapale, Dam: Angelina.

Courage SE Thoroughbred
Aquino AQUINO, 1948 Br/B Thoroughbred. Poland. France. Registered as “Aquino II.” WON: Ascot Gold C, Criterium de Saint-Cloud, Doncaster C & Pre-Daru. Sire: Tornado, Dam: Apulia.

Barnaul Thoroughbred
Arcticonius xx ARCTICONIUS, 1968 Blk/Br 170cm Thoroughbred. (IE) [090519168]. Imported to Germany, became a Trakehner-Verband Elite Mare. Valuation: 2,2,2/2,2 (old system, highest “0”). Mother to graded stallions and premium mares who also produced graded stallions. Sire: Apollonius, Dam: Arctic Gail.

Regatta
Rubin Magic SE
Thoroughbred Mare
Argentan ARGENTAN, 1967-1996, B 16.1h Hanoverian. 4th of 15 in stallion performance test. Stood at Bargstedt 1971-1996. 1994 Hanoverian Stallion of the Year. “A maker of mares.” Offspring include 1486 registered Hanoverians, 3 DLG show winning mares, 119 States Premium Mares, 19 Licensed sons, many top level international dressage competitors, as well as jumping, 3-day eventing, and FEI level carriage horses. Sire: Absatz, Dam: Worms.

Fiji SA
Whitaker
Wildflower SA
Hanoverian
Aristokrat ARISTOKRAT, 1972 Ch 165cm Hanoverian. [311924172]. Erstkörung 1974 in Verden. HLP 1975 in Adelheidsdorf, index of 124 points, ranked 1 of 19. First cover use 1976. Sire: Archimedes, Dam: Goldpost.

Auric Hanoverian
Arogno AROGNO, 1976-1996, DkB/Br 167cm Trakehner. [090166476]. Elite stallion. 1978 Reserve Champion at Trakehner approvals. 1979 Reserve Champion 3 year old at the German Riding Horse Championships. “Progeny impress with Type, Quality and above average Movement.” Was the leading sire of Trakehner Dressage horses until 1992 (FN dr. index 150). Stood at Hanover. At least 13 approved sons, many of them premium stallions. Sire: Flaneur, Dam: Arcticonius.

Regatta
Rubin Magic SE
Trakehner
Asterios xx ASTERIOS, 1947 DkBr Thoroughbred. Won 9 races, incl. Deutsches S. Leger, Gladiatoren-Rennen, & Grosser Hansa Preis. 2nd: Deutsches Derby. At stud 1953-1970, often listed in top 10 German sires. Sire: Oleander, Dam: Astarte.

Dream of Glory Thoroughbred
Athlet Z ATHLET Z, 1979-2005, Gr 167cm Hanoverian. [310223679]. Great producer of performance horses, including many world class. Highly Intelligent. The darling of his owner, who trained him to do tricks, like retrieving canisters and whips. Sire: Alme Z, Dam: Golfamt.

Comet SA
Newton SE
Pia
Rieke
Hanoverian
Atlantic with owner N.P. Andersen at home in the late 1960s. ATLANTIC 1964-1987, Br 165cm Danish Warmblood. [DH 159, 6400027 DK]. (DE/DK). Elite Stallion. 1967 to Denmark. 1969 began stud career, covered nearly 2000 mares. Gold medal for his importance in breeding. Offspring include Elite Showjumpers & Grand Prix horses. Sire: Abglanz, Dam: Fechterrose.

Wittus Danish Warmblood
Aumina AUMINA 1964 Br Holsteiner Stamm 569. [210393403] (DE). Popular Holstein breeding mare, several successful offspring. Sire: Roman, Dam: Ude.

Royal Midnight Holsteiner
Aumund AUMUND 1942 Ch 159cm Hanoverian. (DE) [310346742]. Sire: Amos, Dam: Alhild.

Weltmacht Hanoverian
Balladier xx BALLADIER, 1932-1950, Blk Thoroughbred. [AQHA T0118018]. Champion 2yo of 1934. 1st: United States Hotel S, Champagne S. 2nd: Futurity S. Sire: Black Toney, Dam: Blue Warbler.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Ballymoss xx BALLYMOSS, 1954-1979, Ch Thoroughbred. [064042554]. Champion of Europe in 1958, also won such highly prestigious races as The Arc, The St. Leger, The Irish Derby, The Coronation Cup, and The King George and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. Sire: Mossborough, Dam: Indian Call.

Odine Thoroughbred
Ballynash xx BALLYNASH, 1946 B Irish Thoroughbred. Sold to France at age 6, became an outstanding broodmare, Dam of 6 winners. Sire: Nasrullah, Dam: Ballywellbroke.

Courage SE Thoroughbred Mare
Balou du Rouet BALOU DU ROUET, 1999 Br 170cm Oldenburg. [331331099, approved: Oldenburg, OL-International, Rheinland, Westfalia, Southern German associations, Zangersheide, Sweden]. The crowds favourite at all his appearances. Excellent scores on stallion performance test, 9.5 and 10.0 for jumping. Impressive rideability and gaits with maximum elasticity. Sire: Baloubet du Rouet, Dam: Piadora.

Belami SA Oldenburg
Baloubet du Rouet BALOUBET DU ROUET, 1989 Ch 173cm Selle Français. [89502905]. [approved: Holsteiner, BWP, Selle Français, Hanoverian]. International Super Star. World Cup winner 3 times consecutively (Helsinki 1998, Göteborg 1999, Las Vegas 2000). Team Bronze at Sydney. 2004 Athens Olympics Gold Medal. Sire: Galoubet A, Dam: Mesange du Rouet.

Belami SA Selle Français
Barbizon BARBIZON 1954-1982, Br Thoroughbred. (USA). 1956 Champion 2 Year Old Colt. Won 5 of 6 starts including Garden State Stakes. 1958 entered stud. Sire: Polynesian, Dam: Good Blood.

Gladden
Market Dinner
Thoroughbred
Bel Avenir BEL AVENIR 1945 Ch French Demi-Sang SF(DS) France.“Important Showjumping Sire”. Sire: L'Avenir, Dam: Nicaella.

Belami SA Selle Français
Bishop's Rock BISHOP'S ROCK 1929 Ch Thoroughbred. France. Won Prix Hocquart. Sire: Teddy, Dam: Pugnacity.

Calando V Thoroughbred
Blandford xx BLANDFORD, 1919-1935, Br Thoroughbred. (IRE). Stood at stud in Ireland until he was sent to USA in 1933. Champion Juvenile Sire 1934. Champion Sire in England 1934, 1935, 1938. Sire: Swynford, Dam: Blanche.

Barnaul Thoroughbred
Blenheim xx BLENHEIM, 1927 Br Thoroughbred. One of the most significant sires imported into America in the 1930s. Proven sire in Europe. Offspring have won both the English Derby & the Kentucky Derby. Sire: Blandford, Dam: Malva.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Blitzrot BLITZROT 1942-1965. Ch 159cm Trakehner. Elite Mare. [090067842]. A survivor of “The Trek” (Rescued from Trakehnen duing WWII & brought to Gestüt Schmoel/Panker in 1947). 1950 DLG Frankfurt Id-Preis, 1953 DLG Köln IIa-Preis. Sire: Hirtensang, Dam: Blitzmaedel.

Lutzen Trakehner Mare
Blue Larkspur xx BLUE LARKSPUR, 1926-1947, B Thoroughbred. 1929 Horse of the year & Champion 3yo Colt, 1930 Champion Handicap Male. Won: Juvenile S, Saratoga Special, Classic S, Belmont S, Withers S, Arlington Cup, Stars And Stripes H. Sire: Black Servant, Dam: Blossom Time.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Blue Peter xx BLUE PETER, 1936 Ch 16h Thoroughbred. English Racehorse, unbeaten during 1939 season, Won: the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket & the Derby at Epsom Downs. Extraordinarily influential jumping progenitor. Sire: Fairway, Dam: Fancy Free.

Colman
El Mismo
Lascadell
Le Grand III
Thoroughbred
Bold Bidder xx BOLD BIDDER 1962-1982 B Thoroughbred. (USA). 1966 Handicap Champion. 13 Wins. At 3 WON: Jerome H, Hawthorne Diamond Jubilee H, Benjamin Franklin H; 3RD: Roamer H. At 4 WON: Hawthorne Gold Cup H, Monmouth H, Charles H, Strub S, Washington Park H, Charles Bidwill Memorial H; 3RD Equipoise Mile H, San Fernando S, San Antonio H. Sire: Bold Ruler, Dam: High Bid.

Zucchero SA Thoroughbred
Brantome xx BRANTÔME, 1931 B French Thoroughbred Racehorse. Unbeaten at ages 2 and 3. Won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 1934. Ranked among the best French horses ever & was a leading Sire in France. Known for his scintillating bursts of speed. Sire: Blandford, Dam: Vitamine.

Barnaul Thoroughbred
Buckpasser xx BUCKPASSER, 1963-1978, B Thoroughbred. (USA). 1965 Champion 2yo colt. 1966 Horse of the Year. 1966 Champion 3yo colt & handicap horse. Seemed to be perfect in form, proportion & character. Sire: Tom Fool, Dam: Busanda.

Gladden
Market Dinner
Thoroughbred
Bull Dog xx BULL DOG, 1927 DkB 16.1 Thoroughbred. (FR). Leading Sire in 1943. Leading Broodmare Sire in 1953, 1954, 1956. Sire of 52 stakes winners. Broodmare sire of more than 85 stakes winners. Sire: Teddy, Dam: Plucky Liege.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Bull Lea xx BULL LEA, 1935-1964, Br Thoroughbred. Leading Sire in 1947-1949, 1952, 1953. Leading Broodmare Sire 1958-1961. Sire of 57 stakes winners, including Citation (Horse of the Year & Triple Crown winner). Broodmare sire of 105 stakes winners. Sire: Bull Dog, Dam: Rose Leaves.

Market Dinner Thoroughbred
Busanda xx BUSANDA, 1947 Blk Thoroughbred. 2yo: 3rd: Selima S. 3yo: 1st: Alabama S. 2nd: Delaware Oaks. 3rd: Coaching Club American Oaks. 4yo: 1st: Suburban H, New Castle H, Saratoga Cup, Top Flight H. 3rd: Manhattan H, Daingerfield H. 5yo: 1st: Saratoga Cup, Diana H. 2nd: Saratoga H. Sire: War Admiral, Dam: Businesslike.

Gladden
Market Dinner
Thoroughbred Mare


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