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The World Championships in Aachen brought an impressive medal haul for the Oldenburg horses on the final weekend of competition. The Oldenburg horses particularly shone in para dressage with strong performances: Fan Tastico H and Doo Schufro celebrated two gold medals and bronze respectively, while Fantabulous, Poesie and Blue Hors Zackorado won silver. Poesie also completed her tally with another bronze medal. There was also reason to celebrate in driving: Despardo contributed to Chester Weber’s bronze medal.

Para Dressage:

Be my love, born 2017, by Borsalino out of Manira by De Niro, breeder: Zuchthof Up’n Sande, Bakum, owner: Santana Bryndel, and Maciej Bigaj from Poland finished 18th in the Para Grand Prix B in Grade IV.

Dallas, born 2013, by Royal Doruto OLD out of El.St. Desiree by Blue Hors Don Schufro, breeder: Pferdezucht Klaas und Karin Lindena, Norden, owners: Reggy Hoffmann-Fenten and Winny Hoffmann, Netherlands, secured seventh place under Sho Inaba from Japan in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade II. Desiree also produced the Grand Prix-successful Rybac by Royal Hit.

Discovery, born 2015, by El.H. Dante Weltino OLD out of St.Pr.St. Fürstin Lena by Fürst Heinrich, breeder: Nicole Mehrmann, Großheide, owner: Agata Weigt, Poland, placed 16th with Agata Weigt from Poland in the Para Grand Prix B in Grade V. Dam Fürstin Lena produced the licensed Fiderfürst by Fidertanz as well as the internationally Grand Prix-successful Mysterious Star by Metall.

Donar Weltino, born 2016, by El.H. Dante Weltino OLD out of El.St. Denira by De Niro, breeder: Franz Bolte, Löningen, owner: Dr. Christina Heins, and the Swiss rider Nicole Geiger finished eighth in both the Para Grand Prix B and the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade V. His full brother Dante Alighieri OLD was licensed and is now victorious at Grand Prix level. Full sister El./St.Pr.St. Dantes Girl THD paraded at the Elite Mare Show in Rastede and can also boast victories at advanced level.

Doo Schufro, born 2009, by Doolittle out of Funny Lady by Harvard - Prinz Miro, breeder: Beate Lübbe, Langförden, owner: Annemarieke Nobel, Netherlands, won bronze under Annemarieke Nobel with the Dutch team and finished sixth in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade I. Doo Schufro comes from the famous Fackila mare family, as do Patrik Kittel’s successful horse Delaunay OLD by Dr. Doolittle and the licensed stallions Diamonit I and II by Diamond Hit as well as Fackeltanz OLD by Florencio I.

Fantabulous, born 2018, by El.H. Foundation out of El.Vb.Pr.St. Marchessa by Fürst Romancier, breeder: Rainer and Angelika Ahlers, Hude, owner: Jemima Green, Great Britain, was awarded silver with the British rider Jemima Green in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade II.

Fan Tastico H, born 2017, by El.H. Fürstenball OLD out of Wehmut by Weltmeyer, breeder: Markus and Sina Haverkamp, Haltern am See, owner: Karin Flint, USA, and Marie Vonderheyden celebrated gold with the US team as well as in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade I. The half-brothers Deventer by De Niro and Pretender by Prince Thatch xx are victorious at advanced level.

MSJ Gold Standard, born 2016, by Governor out of Fascination by El.H. Fürstenball, breeder: Mount St John Equestrian LLP, Great Britain, owner: Emma Blundell, placed fourth under the British rider Sophie Wells in both the Para Grand Prix B and the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade V. MSJ Gold Standard produced MSJ Santa Fe by Santo Domingo, who is already achieving podium placings in M-level dressage horse classes appropriate to her age. Her dam Fascination, like her granddam Dejavu, was successful at advanced level. Dejavu also produced the Grand Prix-successful Top Secret by El.H. Totilas, dam of the licensed Cashmere by Charmeur.

Pegase Mayenne, born 2013, by Fidertanz out of Kiralla by Depardieu - Freiherr, breeder: Sandra Hage, Lindern, owners: Maud and Vladimir Vinchon, France, shone with the French rider Vladimir Vinchon with third place in the Para Grand Prix B and fifth place in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade IV. Pegase Mayenne comes from the world-famous Kateste mare family, which has also produced numerous Grand Prix horses and the Olympic horse Volturno.

Poesie, born 2015, by El.H. Fürstenball OLD out of St.Pr.St. Partin by Kostolany, breeder: Dirk Schmidt, Schotten, owners: Heidemarie Dresing and Nadine Plaster, and Heidemarie Dresing celebrated silver with the German national team as well as bronze in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade II.

Auheim’s Secret Love, born 2015, by San Amour I out of Farbenfrohe by Fürst Heinrich, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owners: Christian Hirter and Mirjam Pollara, Switzerland, finished 15th under Mirjam Pollara from Switzerland in the Para Grand Prix B in Grade IV. Full brother San Fürst was licensed.

Blue Hors Zackorado, born 2016, by Blue Hors Zack out of Roxanna by Florencio I, breeder: Paul Rode, Lindern, owners: Signe Kirk Kristiansen and Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, Denmark, impressed with the Danish rider Tobias Thorning Joergensen, winning silver in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade III. His granddam El./St.Pr.St. Rosanna is a full sister of the Grand Prix stallion Dressage Royal.

Zeus de Malleret IFCE, born 2012, by El.H. Zonik out of Butterfly by Brentano II, breeder: Jürgen Helm, Bissendorf, owner: Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Équitation, France, and the French rider Chiara Zenati finished fifth in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle in Grade III. Dam Butterfly produced the two S-level successful horses Limited Edition by Londonderry and Fallete OLD by El.H. Fürstenball OLD.

Driving:

Despardo, born 2009, by Desperados out of Mabella by Friendship, breeder: Martin Reuvers, Hoogstede, owner: Chester Weber, USA, impressed in the team of the US driver Chester Weber and won the bronze medal.

Mad Max, born 2013, by El.H. Millennium out of Marlena by Relevant, breeder: Günther Vorwerk-Wöbkenberg, Lohne, owner: Hugh Scott-Barrett, Great Britain, finished third in the marathon as part of Australian Boyd Exell’s team. The Oldenburg horse therefore played a major part in his driver’s individual gold medal as well as the silver medal won by the Australian team.

Jumping:

Champus OT, OS, born 2017, by Chaccato out of Amira OT by Armitage, breeders: ZG Thöle und Ostermann, Löningen, owners: Agnes Thöle and Maria Ostermann, and Henrike Ostermann jumped to tenth place in an S*** jumping class, the Final of the German U25 Trophy.

Contago, OS, born 2011, by Cornet Obolensky out of Cassandra by Cassini II - Landkaiser - Perser xx, breeder: Wilfried Sandmann, Hüven, owners: David and Monica Garza, Mexico, impressed under the Mexican rider Eugenio Garza Perez with 18th place in the individual standings at the World Championships. Dam Cassandra produced three further jumping horses successful at 1.40 m and above, including auction horse and 1.60 m star Quintini by Quintender for Max Wachman.

Diabla PS, OS, born 2015, by Chacco Lover out of Caroulonia by Toulon, breeder: Gestüt Lewitz, owner: Al Shira'aa Stables, led the lap of honour with Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi and his team in an international S* jumping class and also finished tenth in the Young Riders Final, a 1.45 m jumping class. Her full sister Chaccoulona celebrates international success at ***** level.

Emelie van de Mirania Stam, OS, born 2012, by Emerald out of Phirania by Concorde - Rigoletto, breeder: Gestüt Appenriede, Winkelsett, owners: Annette Beckmann and Marcus Willem Stiekema, Löningen, and Johanna Beckmann were rewarded with fourth place in an S*** jumping class, the Final of the German U25 Trophy.

Vana Reval, OS, born 2016, by Valentino out of Lamara by Great Pleasure, breeder and owner: Hendrik Pilkes, Kirchseelte, finished 14th under Felizitas Judith in an S*** jumping class, the Final of the German U25 Trophy. Dam Lamara produced the OS Main Premium mare Very Special by Viscount.

Photo: Fantabulous by Foundation - Fürst Romancier & Jemima Green © FEI/Leanjo de Koster