The highlight of the Trakehner breeding year takes place from October 20th – 23rd in North Germany’s Neumünster: the 49th Trakehner Stallion Market, with the approvals for young Trakehner stallions and the auction of mares, foals, riding horses and stallions.
And the selection of stallions promises exceptionally high quality this year.
Good Year in Neumünster
60 young stallions foaled in 2009 were selected this summer for the approvals in Neumünster’s Holstenhalle. Lars Gehrmann, the breed manager: “From the spectrum offered we are awaiting a very good impression. There are quite a few show jumping accented stallions and also two offspring from Gribaldi”. His son Totilas has helped the dressage sport reach all new heights of recognition and respect. There are also three half-blooded stallions which have been allowed to start in the approvals.
The Champion Trakehner Stallion 2007, Grand Passion, will have four of his offspring in the approvals, two sons of the successful show jumper Hirtentanz and two offspring of the dressage stallion Imperio are also included in the approval lot. And Songline, the Federal Champion of the three day eventing horses 2006, is represented by one of his sons.
Auction lot with absolutely the best quality
The auction lot of riding horses, mares and foals has raised great expectations. A total of 15 Trakehner mares, 25 quality foals and 17 riding horses have been approved for the auction in Neumünster. Successful sport horses such as Songline, King Arthur, Le Rouge, Hofrat and Imperio stand in the pedigrees of the riding horses. The mare collection includes seven two year old mares with above average quality and successful sport horse sires are literally top here as well. The auction lot is presented daily during the Trakehner Stallion Market in Neumünster and trials are available throughout this period of time as well.
The auction of the stallions, mares, foals and riding horses produced very good results in 2010 raising 264,000 Euros for 10 riding horses, 151,200 Euros for 22 foals, 114,500 Euros for 9 mares, 1,186,000 Euros for 12 approved stallions as well as 231,700 Euros for 19 unapproved stallions.
Informed even from a distance – live stream with ClipMyHorse.TV
The German horse sport portal www.ClipMyHorse.TV will be broadcasting the complete 49th Trakehner Stallion Market live in internet, with the exception of the gala evening. It offers breeders and interested parties throughout the world the opportunity to create an impression of the stallions and auction lot 2011. Just click on the site and enjoy….
Gala und supporting programme – simply good
The Gala on Saturday evening is dedicated to the theme Trakehner horses and is woven with humour, sport and fantasy. Successful Trakehner sport horses from the various disciplines are presented at the Gala evening and the Trakehner Association selects and presents the Trakehner stallion of the year. In 2011 it will be the 16 year old stallion Münchhausen. The son of the elite stallion Hohenstein and out of Mohnblüte, by Konigsstein, was vice world champion of the 6 year old dressage horses in 2001 and a Nations’ Cup horse for Denmark.
The supporting programme in Hall 5 offers breeders and horse lovers a selection of expert lectures and practical demonstrations, accompanied by renowned experts, over the three days. For example, Susanne Miesner, and the past head rider of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Johann Riegler, will be lecturing over the basic intentions of horse friendly dressage training. The practical realization of the theme will be reached through grand prix rider Karin Lührs. Tips, tricks and information over shoeing, hoof care and the best feed for foals completes this service. On Sunday the stallions from the gala evening will be guests in Hall 5 with their owners, riders and trainers. The owners will be discussing the development and special characteristics of their Trakehner stallions in interviews.
49th Trakehner Stallion Market – available for all!
The Holstenhalle in Neumünster has now been the host for the most important event in the Trakehner breeding and sport year for 49 years. The facility is very close to highway 7 between Hamburg and Kiel. The Hamburg airport is approximately one hour away and easy to reach per car or train. The city of Kiel also has a small airport in Holtenau. Tickets for the Trakehner Stallion Market can be ordered online under www.trakehner-verband.de or per email to patricia.doose@holstenhallen.com.
More information in internet: http://www.trakehner-verband.de
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