2017 Hannoverian Colt - For Dance x Breitling W x Rosenkavalier

For Dance is an exciting young stallion who boasts not only fantastic physical ability but also an exceptional temperament.  Awarded 'Premium Stallion' at his licencing in 2015, at his 14 day test he went on to receive a maximum score of 10 for character.  Already this year his first crop of foals have been noticeably impressive, and have been selected for the prestigious foal auctions.   The Oldenburg breeding director commented "The stallion convinced completely with his very felicitous first crop. All were very good types with very good movements, long-legged, with very good eyes and walk."

Breitling W, himself an international Grand Prix winner is notable for the passing on an inherent ability for top level sport to his offspring. Prior to his licencing in Verden in 1998, Breitling had already competed at the Bundeschampionate, and was a finalist in the Nurnberger Burgpokal.  He then trained on to Grand Prix level and enjoyed great results with wins in Nations Cup events.  As he was mainly focused on his own competitive career, his use as a sire was relatively limited however he has several progeny who have had success at Grand Prix.  For this reason, Breitling W was proclaimed Hannoverian Stallion of the Year in 2014. Grand Prix horses sired by Breitling W include Blind Date, Balmoral W, Burlington FRH, and Barolo winner at CDI Grand Prix level with Charlotte Dujardin.  

Rosenkavalier is considered one of the most significant Westphalian stallions. He is by Romadour II and therefore shares the same sire as multiple Olympic Champion Rembrandt. Rosenkavalier was the winner of the stallion performance test at Warendorf in 1983, and is known for passing on his ability to his progeny which include the legendary Rubinstein.

Bella Donna also descends from the historic mareline of Antine, the dam of Rubinstein and full sister to multiple Olympic gold medallist Ahlerich and the famous dam Adone.