The 3-year old chestnut colt Zorba Hojris has been named champion of the 2012 Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing in Herning, Denmark, on 10 March 2012. Twenty-seven 3-year old colts were approved and four 4-year old dressage stallions were licensed.
While the offspring of Zack has been unable to make an impression on the German breeder's market, the KWPN licensing champion owned by Blue Hors Stud sired three of the four premium colts this year in Herning. Zorba Hojris (by Zack x Romanov) was named licensing champion, the other premium colts were Atterupgaards Sastre (by Stedinger x Lord Sinclair), Zatchmo (by Zack x Donnerhall), and Overgaards Zacksu (by Zack x Londonderry).
The champion Zorba Hojris is bred by renowned Danish breeder Betty Rasmussen, who also bred Laura Bechtolsheimer Mistral Hojris, and the colt is owned by Stutteri Schuberts.
Crowds' favourite Sezuan (by Romanov x Don Schufro) was licensed for the Danish Warmblood society but had a remark for OCD in his knee, which prevented him from moving onwards to the premium ring.
A total of 11 3-year-old jumper stallions and 16 3-year-old dressage stallions were licensed.
Premium Dressage Stallions
ZORBA HØJRIS
Owner: Stutteri Schuberts, 6950 Ringkøbing
Breeder: Betty Rasmussen, Højris, 6800 Varde.
Sire: ZACK
Dam sire: ROMANOV
ATTERUPGAARDS SASTRE,
Owner: H. Hansen og J.E. Marcussen, 5500 Middelfart
Breeder: Atterupgaard, 4174 Jystrup Midtsj.
Sire: STEDINGER
Dam sire: LORD SINCLAIR
ZATCHMO
Owner: Blue Hors ApS Dressage, 7183 Randøl
Breeder: Germany
Sire: ZACK
Dam sire: DONNERHALL
OVERGAARD'S ZACKSU
Owner: Blue Hors ApS Dressage, 7183 Randbøl
Breeder: Tove og Ove Møller Nørgaard, 7490 Avlum.
Sire: ZACK
Dam sire: LONDONDERRY
Further approved 3-year old dressage stallions
BELIEVE ME
Owner: Steffen Kristensen, Hørslevvej 137, Hørslev 8462 Harlev J
Breeder: Stald Evergreen v/Linda og Poul Erik Frederiksen Dystedvej 28, 4684 Holmegaard.
Sire: BELISSIMO M
Dam Sire: PRINCE MAB XX
DE L' OR
Owner: Kristin Andresen og Ib Kirk , Hesterøroddevej 107 7990 Øster Assels
Breeder: Hinrich Wülpern OT Byhusen, Mahlstedterstr. 1, D-27446 Farven 6 Tyskland.
Sire: DANCIER
Dam Sire: ROTSPON
DÜRRENMATT
Owner: Gestüt Hohenschmark , Hohenschmark 1 D-24325 Grebin Tyskland
Breeder: Veronika von Schöning Hof Hahnenberg, D-24329 Dannau 6 Tyskland.
Sire: HIRTENTANZ
Dam Sire: EXORBITANT XX
SCHWARZGOLD
Owner: Besitzergemeinschaft Schwarzgold , c/o Höremer weg 7 D-29690 Gilten Tyskland
Breeder: Sabine Oberdieck Reiningen 8, D-29649 Wietzendorf 6 Tyskland.
Sire: IMPERIO (EX. IFFEZHEIM)
Dam Sire: CONSUL
SEZUAN
Owner: Helgstrand Dressage , Uggerhalnevej 80 9310 Vodskov
Breeder: Linette Jæger Tvedvej 3, 7490 Avlum.
Sire: ROMANOV
Dam Sire: DON SCHUFRO
SANDBÆK´S LACAPO
Owner: Schou & Skouboe / Anders Svannson , Tågerupvej 32 6560 Sommersted
Breeder: Eigil Kirkegaard Nielsen Grønbjergvej 32, Grønbjerg, 6971 Spjald.
Sire: TAILORMADE TEMPTATION
Dam Sire: SOLOS LANDTINUS
TOUCHÉ
Owner: Lisbeth B. Andersen, Engholmvej 5, Gørup 8832 Skals
Breeder: Lisbeth B. Andersen Engholmvej 5, Gørup, 8832 Skals.
Sire: TUSCHINSKI
Dam Sire: SOLOS LANDTINUS
UN
Owner: Tailormade Horses ApS , Legindvej 5 7990 Nykøbing Mors
Breeder: Helmut G. Heidmeyer Fünfhausen 11, D-32369 Rahden 6 Tyskland.
Sire: UNITED
Dam Sire: WORLDLY
EDELMAN
Owner: Blue Hors ApS , Tørskindvej 70 7183 Randbøl
Breeder: H. Van Helvoirt Vliertwyksestr. 35, 5243 RG Rosmalen 7 Holland.
Sire: VIVALDI
Dam Sire: JAZZ
ZACK-KI ROSENLUND
Owner: Blue Hors ApS Dressage, Tørskindvej 70 7183 Randbøl
Breeder: KM-Smedejern v/Pia Maron og Niels Krogh Vestergade 126, 6051 Almind.
Sire: ZACK
Dam Sire: LEANDRO
In the 4-year old age category Zonik (by Zack x Romanov x Don Schufro) was named licensing champion. Zonik is bred by Linette Jæger and owned by Helgstrand Dressage. Besides the champion's sash, Zonik also received the Danish Breeder's Medal in silver.
For the first time the 4-year-old dressage stallions were shown under saddle before the final licensing on Sunday afternoon. The collection of 4-year-old dressage stallions consisted of four out of five premium stallions from last year’s licensing.
Last year’s champion and performance test winner ERA Dancing Hit died a month ago, but was honoured posthumously this weekend with the breeder’s medal in gold. It is only the fifth time a Danish Warmblood stallion is rewarded gold.
Licensed 4-year old Dressage Stallions
ZONIK
Owner: Helgstrand Dressage, 9310 Vodskov
Breeder: Linette Jæger, 7490 Avlum
Sire: ZACK
Dam sire: ROMANOV
TAILORMADE ATTENTION DVH 1076
Owner: Tailormade Horses ApS, 7900 Nykøbing M
Breeder: Lone Christiansen, 6760 Ribe
Sire: ABANOS
Dam sire: BØGELYS CAMARO
FREEZBEE-PARI
Owner: Priess Horses A/S, 7900 Nykøbing M
Breeder: Ruth & Jørgen Søgård, 7755 Bedsted Thy
Sire: FIRENZE
Dam sire: AKINOS
BLUE HORS DON OLYMBRIO
Owner: Blue Hors ApS Dressage, 7183 Randbøl
Breeder: Holland
Sire: JAZZ
Dam sire: FERRO
ERA DANCING HIT DVH 1077
Owner: Stutteri Højagergaard ApS, 8870 Langå
Breeder: Stutteri ERA I/S, 9500 Hobro
Sire: "UNO" DON DIEGO
Dam sire: SANDRO HIT
The 2012 Danish warmblood licensing in Herning also offered stallion owners of foreign bred sires to be approved for Danish breeding. Seven foreign bred colts were accepted this year.
5-year old and older Dressage Stallions
Belamour
Owner: Kristin Andresen, Øster Assels
Breeder: Heinrich og Wilhelm Strunk, Germany
Sire: Belissimo M
Dam Sire: Lord Sinclair
Da Vinci
Owner: Jørgen Steen Jensen, Langå
Breeder: Friedrich Arfsten, Germany
Sire: Danone
Dam Sire: Polarjaeger
Amadelio
Owner: Gestüt Hohenschmark, Germany
Breeder: Peter Oellrich, Germany
Sire: Lehndorff’s
Dam Sire: Lauries Crusador xx
Sir Donnerhall II
Owner: Henrik Nyreröd, Sweden
Breeder: Maik Kanitzky, Germany
Sire: Sandro Hit
Dam Sire: Donnerhall
Sir Salvador
Owner: Nørrelund Hingstestation, Odense S
Breeder: Manfred Berreth, Germany
Sire: Sir Oldenburg
Dam Sire: Donnerhall
Blue Hors Touch Me
Owner: Blue Hors ApS, Randbøl
Breeder: G. Baggermans, Holland
Sire: Tuschinski
Dam Sire: Kennedy
Bon Bravour
Owner: I.P.S. Horse Group, Holland
Breeder: W.J.M. van Beek, Holland
F: Painted Black
Dam Sire: Chronos
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2011 Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing
Eurodressage Coverage from the 2010 Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing