by hilltopfarminc_webadmin | May 8, 2014 |
Negro Buy A Breeding 16.3h | 1995 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Ferro – Variant – Gondelier Photo By: Courtesy of Van Olst Horses Photo By: Dirk Caremans Photo By: Courtesy of Van Olst Horses Photo By: Equigeniek 16.3h | 1995 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Owner: Van Olst Horses Breeder: W. Borgers Ferro Ulft Le Mexico Pia Brenda Farn Upianne Fewrie Variant Afrikaner xx Lilium Mewri Gondelier Geerrie Sire of Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and World Cup winner Valego and WBFSH 6 & 7-Year Old World Champion Kjento; as well as numerous FEI dressage horses, Negro repeatedly confirms his value as a sire of top dressage talent. Negro offspring have proven time and again they have the talent for the FEI work and are winning at the FEI levels with professionals, amateurs, and young riders. An exceptional canter, active hindleg, and talent for collection are consistent across his offspring. Due to the world-class quality of his offspring, Negro has been awarded Preferant status by the KWPN and was the 2017 KWPN Stallion of the Year. Negro’s sire Ferro was one of the most successful international dressage stallions in history, capturing the Team Silver at the World Equestrian Games, European Championships, and Olympics. Negro’s dam, the Keur mare Fewrie, is by the successful international dressage stallion Variant. At his Stallion Performance Test Negro was Reserve Champion overall, earning exceptional praise for his canter which scored an 8.5. Negro won his KWPN Stallion Show competitions and was the highest placed Dutch horse at the 2001 FEI Young Horse Championships. By age 7 he was winning at Prix St. Georges and showed remarkable...
by Brittany | Dec 1, 2022 |
O'Frederic Buy A Breeding 17h | 2019 | Oldenburg Stallion For Romance I – Fidertanz – De Niro Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses 17h | 2019 | Oldenburg Stallion Owner: Van Olst Horses Breeder: H. Schulte For Romance I Fürst Romancier Fürst Heinrich Ronja Gesina Sir Donnerhall I Gesine Riana Fidertanz Fidermark NRW Reine Freude Ricola De Niro Ratina A pedigree filled with Grand Prix talent, the first five stallions appearing in O’Frederic’s pedigree competed through the Grand Prix level. O’Frederic’s sire, For Romance I, is a two-time Oldenburg Champion stallion and Grand Prix competitor. For Romance is a well decorated competition horse with highlights including Bundeschampionat qualifier, Burg-Pokal Finalist, and VTV Dressage Stallion of the Year. He has over 60 approved stallions and numerous premium mares to his credit. O’Frederic’s dam Riana is half sibling to the successful Grand Prix horse Duke of Swing. Damsire Fidertanz is a Grand Prix competitor himself and has over 400 offspring successful in sport, contributing to him earning the Hanoverian Stallion of the Year title in 2021 and a 7th place ranking on the WBFSH Dressage Sire Ranking for 2022. Further back in his pedigree, we find De Niro who was Reserve Champion of his performance test with a score of 141.93. De Niro had a wonderful sport career with over 24 wins at S-Level and has been consistently ranked at the top of the WBFSH Dressage Sire Rankings for many years. O’Frederic completed his KWPN Stallion Performance Test in 2022, earning scores of...
by Brittany | Nov 4, 2016 |
Olivi Buy A Breeding 16.3h | 1996 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Jazz – Aktion – Transvaal  Photo By: Jacob Melissen Photo By: Jacob Melissen 16.3h | 1996 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Owner: Beth Mitchell Breeder: Mts Livi Jazz Cocktail Purioso Ulissa Charmante Ulster Warmante Halla Utopia Aktion Pion Ohnegleichen Charisma Utopia Transvaal Monique-Utopia Pedigree, performance, and an incredibly proven record as a sire make Olivi a top contender for dressage breeders. Olivi was Reserve Champion of his KWPN Stallion Selection. His competition record includes placings in the PAVO Cup Finals, the French Young Rider Championships, and at the CDI Grand Prix level. Olivi’s sire Jazz is one of the most significant sires in modern dressage breeding. An international competitor himself, Jazz has ranked in the top 5 of the WBFSH Dressage Sire Rankings for over 10 years and is the sire of international stars Johnson, Parzival, and Vancouver K. Olivi’s dam descends from the famous Utopia mare line, one of Holland’s prized mare families that produced famous stallions such as Vivaldi and Arko III. Olivi’s damsire Aktion competed in the European Championships, World Equestrian Games, and Olympics. Olivi’s offspring have earned him the incredibly high Dressage Index of 175 and he has been previously ranked number 2 on the KWPN Sire Rankings and 18th on the WBFSH Dressage Sires list. He has sired many Keur/Elite daughters, two approved sons, and is the damsire for additional licensed stallions. His offspring are consistent winners from the Young Horse classes up through Grand Prix in both Europe and the US. In North America, we consistently see his offspring earning top rankings in the USDF Horse...
by Brittany | Dec 18, 2017 |
C Olivo Buy A Breeding 16h | 2009 | PRE Stallion Machin – Carbonero V – Español XIII Photo By: Lily Forado Photo By: C & A Photography Photo By: Elise Genest Photo By: Lily Forado Photo By: C & A Photography Photo By: C&A Photography Photo By: C & A Photography 16h | 2009 | PRE Stallion Owner: Casa Arte Equestre, LLC Breeder: Yeguada Castelnovo Machin Bocanegra Justiciero XI Botera II Beltrana Nadir Quintilla Esmeralda CXXI Carbonero V Jubiloso XIV Halagada IV Brisca IV Español XIII Juno II C Olivo showcases well the power and expression that PRE breeders are striving to achieve in their breedings. He was shown successfully in the FEI Young Horse classes, including placing 4th in the Finals class at the CDI-Segovia and winning at National Championship shows in Spain. He showed through Fourth Level under Diego Gonzalez and is showing much talent for all of the FEI work. In 2019 C Olivo was exported back to Spain to continue his development under Swedish rider Linda Swande. The breeder has been so pleased with C Olivo’s quality that he has repeated the breeding combination between Machin and Esmeralda six additional times and the siblings are developing well in sport including C Discreto who is showing successfully at Intermediate I with an amateur rider. Four of the siblings have also achieved revised status with the ANCCE. C Olivo is approved for breeding with the ANCCE, IALHA, and in 2018 was approved by the Oldenburg Verband opening up new options for breeders. His first foal arrived in 2020 out of an FEI dressage mare and shows a positive influence of C...
by Brittany | Mar 14, 2024 |
Pjethro Buy A Breeding 16.1h | 2020 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Kjento – Desperado – Houston Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses Photo By: Courtesy Van Olst Horses 16.1h | 2020 | Dutch Warmblood Stallion Owner: Van Olst Horses Breeder: AJ Beerens Kjento Negro Ferro Fewrie Zoriana Jazz Poriana Jaomie Desperado Vivaldi Sarita Naomie Houston Etoiledusoir The first KWPN approved son by the two time World Champion Kjento! Pjethro’s sire Kjento has been in the spotlight from a young age with numerous accolades along the way, including KWPN Stallion Test Champion, Reserve Champion PAVO Cup finish, and World Young Horse Champion as both a 6-year old and 7-year old. With a recent debut at Prix St. Georges, Kjento continues to show great talent for the future. Pjethro’s dam is by the popular sire Desperado who has been a successful competition horse from the FEI Young Horse classes through Grand Prix, with numerous FEI competitors and licensed sons to his credit including the popular Ibiza. The influence of Pjethro’s damline foreshadows great talent for sport. Pjethro’s granddam, by Houston, has produced multiple FEI level horses, two international Grand Prix horses, and the licensed stallion Valeron.  Pjethro completed his KWPN Stallion Test in 2023, earning no score less than 8.5. Particular highlights for Pjethro included scores of 9.0 for trot, posture and balance, and rideability. The KWPN recommends Pjethro to breeders looking to improve mechanics of the gaits, balance, and work ethic. With the Van Olst team behind Pjethro, we look forward to his development in both breeding and...