Oldenburg Horse Breeder’s Society
((( Soundbites ))) about the Oldenburg Horse
example is Eva-Maria Aufrecht from Austria, the young owner of a stud farm. She says she is a great fan of the ‘D’ line and explains why. “I have gained a lot of experience with the ‘D’ line through my stallions, Deichgraf by Donnerhall and Diamonit I by Diamond Hit. When com- bined with well-bred mare lines, the best dres- sage horses come from the ‘D’ line,” she says. Jürgen Uthoff, a judge at the State Cham- pionships and Bundeschampionats, adds, “A young horse is allowed to make mistakes—we are not supposed to be looking for errors, we should pay critical attention to the horse.”
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What are the characteristics that make a good dressage horse?
“Along with rideability, three good gaits and the ability to be collected are most important for a good dressage horse,” says Esben Møller, Manager of Blue Hors in Den- mark. “If the back and hind legs are exceptionally strong, that can make up for any weaknesses in the interior or in con-
Esben Møller
formation. In my opinion, not only breeders but also evaluation and licensing committees as well as judges must pay more attention to a good top line in mares and stallions since a talent for dressage is based on this!”
58 May/June 2016 SPECIAL Oldenburg SECTION
A joyous moment in Oldenburg breeding – Olympic medal winner Ann- Kathrin Linsenhoff is obviously pleased with her Oldenburg foal by Fürst Romancier out of Wahajama by Warkant-Acapulco out on field at her stud farm, Schafhof in Kronberg, Germany.
e talked to a variety of experts and friends about breeding and train- ing Oldenburg dressage horses. One
What prerequisites should a dressage horse fulfill? “ One of the most important basic prerequisites for a good dressage horse is its willingness to perform,” remarks licensing commissioner Jürgen Koschel, of Hagen, Ger- many. “Te horse must be willing to work hard; if he is not interested and diligent by himself, it will be dif- ficult for the rider to motivate him in daily workouts. In addition, the horse should also be sensitive to a cer- tain degree and have the intelligence necessary to learn the movements and be able to master the fast sequences of movements in advanced level dressage tests.”
Jürgen Koschel
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