Oldenburg Main Premium Winner awarded

Vivaldos secured the title of the celebrated Oldenburg main premium winner of the Verband der Züchter des Oldenburger Pferdes (OL). When deciding which stallion is to receive a main premium, not only the stallion’s achievements in sport but also the result of his performance test and, even more important, the quality of his first foal crop, are deciding factors.

The celebrated main premium winner of the Verband der Züchter des Oldenburger Pferdes (OL) was Vivaldos, born 2016, by Vivaldi out of Doris Day by Desperados - Brentano II - Gletscher, bred by Anna Genfors, Sweden, and owned by Gerd Sosath, Lemwerder. Last year, the stallion completed his 14-day test with a final dressage score of 8.05. Vivaldos was already successful in dressage tests for young horses under Veronika Steinhof. For the Vechta auction, the Vivaldi son already produced five Elite Foals for top prices.

The silver medal went to Viva Gold, born 2016, by Vivaldi out of Weihronce by For Romance I - Don Schufro - Sandro Hit, bred by Christine Arns-Krogmann, Kroge, and owned by Gestüt Westfalenhof, Steinhagen. The stallion was discovered as price highlight of the Elite Foal Auction in Vechta. Last year, Viva Gold completed his 14-day test with a final dressage score of 9.09. In his sport test this year, he received a final score of 8.19. Viva Gold already brought Elite Foals for top prices for the Vechta auction. Under Kathrin Sudhölter the Weihegold grandson is victorious in dressage tests for young horses.

With bronze awarded was Galaxy, born 2016, by Grand Galaxy Win T out of Walkure by Sir Sinclair - Donnerhall - Römer, bred by C. Kikkert, Netherlands, and owned by Gestüt Sprehe, Benstrup. Last year, Galaxy completed his 14-day test with a final dressage score of 7.70. His 50-day test he finished with a final result of 7.92.

Photo: The OL Main Premium Winner Vivaldos by Vivaldi. (gr. Feldhaus)