San Remo Hannover stallion
San Remo, the beautiful black stallion born in 1999, has become a benchmark in the equestrian world. Licensed to stud in the studbook Hanoverian in 2001, he demonstrated his extraordinary potential early on. A son of Wolkentanz I and descendant of Volturno and Azur, San Remo carries with him a genealogy of excellence.
Legacy and performance of this Hannover stallion
This important stallion is a grandson of Weltmeyer, a horse that left a strong mark on the equestrian world. Wolkentanz I, his sire, was champion licensed stallion in 1993 and triumphed in the German three-year-old horse championship in 1994. His mother, Valente, a daughter of Volturno, also sired Weltgeist, an approved stallion known for his success in competitions, a son of Weltmeyer.
Successes and relevant offspring
San Remo successfully completed the stallion performance test at Ermelo in 2002, earning excellent scores. He competed with the famous rider Edward Gal, achieving competition levels up to PSG and Inter I.
His progeny includes many successful horses in dressage and show jumping; he has produced many established horses in dressage up to PSG and GP dressage, some of which have been approved as breeding stock, such as : Gentlemen in Black (by Montecristo x Nimmerdor), Sambezi (by Adam x Zelhem), Palousa San Sebastian (by Gribaldi x Mackael Grey) and Dinant (by Gribaldi x Ekstein); and horses who jumped 1m60, such as Exit Remo and Zadarijke.
She sired two important Elite broodmares, in 2006 Wiona Utopia with a maternal line from Jazz x Ulft (sire of Olympic Ferro) and in 2008 D.Obertje from Contango x Amor.
Further contributing to her reputation in the equestrian world.
Curiosity
The Unique Look
Many people might assume that San Remo is a completely black horse, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! He is best described as a black horse with alternating black and white hairs. This distinctive coat pattern gives him a unique charm, and it’s fascinating to see how the white hairs are interspersed throughout his sleek black body.
Terminology: The Beauty in Different Languages
In certain languages, this kind of distinctive horse coat has its own special name. In Dutch, he would be referred to as “zwart stekelharig,” while in German, the term is “rapp stichelhaarig.” These terms reflect the culture and appreciation for the nuances of horse coloration in different regions, showing there’s more to learn about our equine friends!
The black coat
From the moment he was born, he has sported this eye-catching marking, and it hasn’t changed over time. His unique coat texture is noted right in his passport, which highlights the significance of such features in the world of horses. The white ticking stands out beautifully and becomes visible when you get up close. It serves as a reminder that every horse, just like people, has their own individual beauty.
Weltmeyer and Wolkentanz I in comparison
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