Sandro Hit was approved for breeding by the Oldenburg, Hanoverian, Rhinelander and Westphalian studbooks, along with all southern German, Swedish, Danish, and French breeding associations. Availability: Shipped Semen, Fresh Cooled, Season: March - September. As usual, Paul Schockemhle keeps his own counsel: You can breed wider with dressage horses, he told me. 95130. They have a very special character, they have very much energy, not only behind but also in the head. Although I have heard that Weltmeyer (SP?!?) 2005 1500.00. I would def contest this on the dressage front - Sandro Hit has had hundreds if not thousands of foals, and when I last checked, only two of them (Sancisco & Salieri) had competed grand prix -. From his first crop of foals comes licensed stallions Sunny Boy, Sandro Ace and Sommerlier, the next year Samba Hit I, Sandro King, and Show Star followed amongst others. He has indeed sired more dressage sires than any other stallion of modern times. Hmmmmm. Very uphill and amazing to watch actually made me want to do dressage watching him work he looked so easy and effortless. I'm in the camp of disliking Sandro Hit. This unique black beauty and his offspring are of epochal importance to world dressage horse breeding. Donnerschlags dam was a full sister to the noted stallions Pik Bube I and II and also produced the approved stallion Ragazzo. It looked for a while as if he was just a Young Horse sire, but now there aresome very successful FEI level Sandro Hits. . That is primarily for economic reasons, a three year old dressage horse that has good movement, you sell even better than a five year old jumper.. As long as the breeders can get good money and I dont mean one hundred thousand I mean a good price, then they use him.. These initial qualities were proven further at his 70-Day Stallion Test in 2012, highlighted by scores of "10" for cross-country gallop and cross-country jumping, "9" for canter and stadium jumping ability, and "8.5" for temperament and willingness to work. He scored 115.72 points for dressage and 82.17 points for show jumping, to finish with an index of 99.80 points (16th out of 33 participating stallions). He also sired outstanding dressage horses, when put on the Oldenburg mare base. San Remo's character is calm and friendly as is Sanceo. . Sandro Song is one of the few stallions to have been both Champion Oldenburg Junior Stallion as well as main premium winner. He himself competed in both dressage and showjumping to intermediate level. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . A strong final score of 8.1 further solidified the young stallions ability in a field of 70 horses. He has a kind willing temperament and loves woking with his rider, he has a huge heart, These attributes he also passes down to . Sandros Star can be used to improve the type, character, and riding horse qualities on a variety of mares. He . Sandro Hit (1993 August 2021)[1] was an Oldenburg stallion that was successful in dressage competition and as a sire of numerous top foals. Auction. Thanks for everyones comments. He was also named the Best Young Stallion of 2000. In 2008, filly Star Charmer, earned Gold Premium status with the RPSI. Sonntag has not only proven himself in the show ring, but has also proven himself in the breeding shed. One of his progeny, Show Star, was the National Young Horse Champion in 2001 and a Vice-Champion in 2002. What made you decide that Sandro Hit would make a dressage horse there is not a lot of dressage on his pedigree? "Due to a brief infection, his general condition deteriorated. A young colt, Soliman, sold at auction for the top price of 700,000 to the French millionaire Xavier Marie of the Haras de Hus in France although the director at Celle, Axel Brckmann then secured an agreement for the horse to stand in Celle. From 2012 Sandro Hit was one of the world's best dressage sires, and in 2017 and 2018 he ranked second in the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) rankings of dressage stallions. In January2000 he was competed one final timeat the Zwolle International Stallion Show and as of them breeding was his daily business. His potential is unlimited. They can manage their body, and when they want to work with me, they do a good job.. From 2010-2012 he won the USEF/Performance Horse Registry Leading Sire Award in the US as the best dressage sire. Not surprisingly, Ulf is one of his greatest fans: I think he is really a revolution in the breeding. Sandro Hit is a regular record breaker and the list of his successful offspring is endless. Everyone at Willowlake had rave reviews for Sempatico, they loved his temperament and Carol loved how wonderful he . Good luck whatever you chose. His dam's sire Landadel is an excellent jumper stallion that was used very well to help create the modern sporthorse jumper. He scores well for canter (146) and trot (133) but less well for walk (104). Sandros Stars maternal grand sire Nostalgias Star xx won over $2 million in 59 lifetime starts before retiring to a breeding career. The index for dressage is is based on competition results in dressage on a regional,-national-and elite level. Also thought I had better add as everyone here seems to have forgotten that he has produced the largest number of successful showjumpers and dressage horses ever. They are brilliant typed and incredibly light-footed. Not impressive when you consider he's had some of the best mares in warmblood breeding put to him. His dam's sire Lauries Crusador xx produced more than 70 licensed stallions including famous sires like Londonerry and Laida. The legendary breeding stallion Sandro Hit has passed away at age 28. Sandro's Star received an impressive final index of 115.32, placing fourth . 2020 Superior Equine Sire, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A LegendSandro Hit was Paul Schockemohle's flagship dressage stallion in the 2000s and he heralded a new age of commerce for his stallion station."I am very . Once it looked as if while you could breed radical crosses in jumping with success, French to Holstein, for instance, the best dressage horses came from bloodlines that were concentrated dressage producers. Handled by women, teens, and amateurs with a simple cotton lead. Sandro Hit, 2011 Leading Dressage Sire in the U.S.A. Sandro Hit, USEF Dressage Sire of the Year 2010, Sandro Hit: Example of the Perfect Dressage Horse, Sandro Hit Hits Heaven in Second 6-year old Qualification Round, Roval Investment and Sandro Hit World Young Horse Champions, European Young Riders/Under 25 Championships, European Children / Junior Riders Championships, World Championships Young Dressage Horses, Effect of Noseband Positioning to Fascial and Neural Dynamics of the Head. Temperament wise, he is perfection. Sandro Song is one of a select few stallions that has been both champion of his licensing and the Hauptprmie winner (awarded to the best first crop of foals). Eurodressage Photo Database:Dr. Ulf Mller-Sandro HitVideo of Sandro Hit in His Paddock in Honour of International Day of FriendshipDr. . Horse is 4yrs, been out to a few shows and apparently behaved perfectly and has a super . In his first foal crop, we saw offspring of a well-balanced model, attractive type, correct conformation, and elastic movement with good power from the hind leg. And this saved money because it is not so expensive. The index for height is based on height at the withers measurements taken at the 3-year old test and the quality test. He stood approximately 17hands (68inches, 173cm). His foals are easy and level headed and are a pleasure to be around, the rideability, bravery and calm temperament that comes through so consistently and dominantly to his offspring make them a pleasure to train and compete. Sandro Hit (1993 - August 2021) [1] was an Oldenburg stallion that was successful in dressage competition and as a sire of numerous top foals. In 2003, his filly, Sandritana Olympia was the most expensive foal in the Netherlands when she sold for 31,000 euros. They were also World Young Dressage Horse champions at Arnheim that same year before the black stallion retired to a sensational stud career. I think Sandro Hit's progeny are all rather quirky and temperamental. Oldenburg horse temperament is one of their best traits since they are smart, hard-working, and social equines. Art Deco's sire Samber received a rare 10 for temperament and trainability in Holland. Thats why he will be there for as long as he lives because he gives you nearly a guarantee for the colour, for uphill movement and for a nice neck. ", Photos Dirk Caremans - Mary Phelps - Astrid Appels - private, Related Links It is Dorothee Schneiders Showtime FRH (life earnings: 230,697 Euros), a team Olympic champion in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. While the 1990s were dominated by breeding legends Donnerhall and Rubinstein, the 2000s were dominated by Sandro Hit and his offspring. Sandro Hits half brother, Diamond Hit (Don Schufro / Ramino) is dam sire three times, even Sandro Hits sire, Sandro Song gets a mention, dam sire of Powerpoint de Tamise (Dark President). There were three by Sandro Hit in the dressage competition at Rio, and rather surprisingly, the stand out star of the cross country was another Sandro Hit, Santano II ridden by Christopher Burton. We have a Sandro Hit son who stands with us (Samba Hit III), and he has a great temperament, so I'd go with those who say that the temperament is fine. Heinrich Wecke from Stadthagen bred him out of a dam by Rotspon/Donnerhall, which stands for very rideable blood. Since several years, Sandro Hit is one of the top three dressage horse producers in the WBFSH world rankings, which also underlines his value as a dressage horse producer. Gepard was a son of the great sire of showjumpers, Gotthard. His fans point to the charisma and presence of his offspring, their fashionable dark colouring and an impressive canter, all exhibited by his many Young Horse class winners his detractors point to an outbehind trot, a wicked walk and a dubious temperament. How to Watch Dressage at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo? Owned by Hannah Salazar of Zaragoza Acres LLCPedigree Chart|2022 Breeding Agreement I 2022 LFG Agreement. Santo Hit has qualified for every summer and winter regional championships with scores up to 77% and many wins. Great grand sire, the refinement stallion Matcho AA, winner of his performance test out of 39 participants, is known for bringing good rideability, refinement, talent for dressage but also a talent for show jumping to the equation. Sandro Hit at the 1999 World YH ChampionshipsUnder Dr. Ulf Mller the black stallion made a whopping impression at the 1999 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Arnheim, The Netherlands, where he won the 6-year old champion's title. I would also say if the foal is to be sold on-having sandro hit as a sire is only going to go in its favour and add more value. Sandro Song is out of Antenne II by Gepard, who left a lasting imprint on Paul Schockemhles mare band. It is also influenced by the other scores in jumping as well as competition results in jumping due to the relationships that exist between these traits. A big tendency to pace when tense. It is also influenced by the jumping scores from the 3-year old test and the quality test due to the genetical relationships that exist between these traits. Sonntags foals are already making their mark at inspections and breed shows. With Ulf in the saddle, Sandro Hit dominated the six year old dressage championship at the 1999 Bundeschampionate. She is by that great broodmare sire, Brentano, and bred to Sandro Hit produced first the World Young Dressage Horse Champion Poetin, followed by the three Samba Hit brothers all of who starred in young horses classes and at the Bundeschampionate. Many of them also competed, like Sir Donnerhall I, Vice World Champion and German Champion, Sancisco OLD, victorious in Grand Prix, San Francisco OLD, German Champion, auction top price and victorious at advanced (S) level, Sorento, Burg Cup finalist as well as Sir Donnerhall II and Sir Skyfall OLD, both placed at the World Championships for young dressage horses. San Remo is sired by Sandro Hit who needs no introduction as part of the illustrious circle of the world's top sires, 2nd in the WBSFH worlds best dressage sires in 2017-18. The stallion's competition career quickly came to an end. The index for Technique in jumping is based on the score for 'technique and ability' at the 3-year old test and quality test. Several sons of Sandro Hit now have higher HEK-breed values than he does. Originally licensed in Oldenburg, Florenz convinced with his first foal crops as a producer of modern type, long lines, and functional, uphill movement. His 2021 FN rankings are 128 as a sire of young dressage horses, and 154 for highest level achieved. In 1999, Sandro Hit became the six-year-old dressage horse World Champion, and won the German Federal Championships in Warendorf. The whole breeding character has changed in Germany. His foals go for rediculous money. Sandro Hit was Paul Schockemohle's flagship dressage stallion in the 2000s and he heralded a new age of commerce for his stallion station. In 2000, his filly, Starlett, sold for DM 140,000, making her the top priced broodmare and top priced Schatzinsel at the Vechta spring auction in 2000. The sire, Sagnol (Sandro Hit Landadel), blends together a mixture of top Dressage and Jumping breeding dynasties. Sandro Hit produced several champion stallion among his more than 100 licensed sons. Sandro Hit has the highest index in Germany for his descendant's performance, at 153, and also the highest security rating at 88%. Sir Shutterfly would always be first choice as hes just lovely! Sandros Star received an impressive final index of 115.32, placing fourth overall. The grand-dam Antenne won numerous Grands Prix with George Ahlmann. Ulf told me how the turnaround was achieved, Ulf and Sandro Hit at the Bundeschampionate. Through his dam Poetic Patter xx (Nostalgias Star xx Envoy xx), Sandros Star boasts Thoroughbred breeding proven in both sport and the production of sport horses. In 2001, 5 of the top 10 foals in Germany were by Sandro Hit, including a Federal Champion and two Vice Champions. He has stamped his qualities on a whole era of modern horses, producing beautiful progeny with dynamic cadence. Indeed there are those who suggest that because of Mr Schockemhles ability to promote new stallions, and manipulate the market, PSI is becoming the de-facto National Stud of Germany but back to Sandro Hit. This is the case with his most successful descendant, which carries the Hanoverian brand. Located in: Germany. The 2007 Hanoverian Stallion Licensing Champion was a Sandro Hit/Donnerhall offspring who sold at the Verden Auction for the top price of $700000 euro. I guess you know Dennis left last year. He would return to Devon to finish as the runner up in his second year for Arena Eventing. Sandro Hit not only put himself on the map as the most hyped stallion of the moment, but he also launched Ulf Mller's career as a young horse rider. The index for canter is based on the score for 'canter' (loose) evaluated at the 3-year old test and 'canter under rider' evaluated at the quality test. He wouldnt be so popular if he wasnt adding something people want. Weltruhm displayed his high class talent for dressage when he reigned supreme in the dressage section of his performance test with 144.03 points. At 6 years of age, Sandro . In 2006, a Sandro Hit foal sold for a record 103,000 euros at the Verden Elite Hanoverian Mare and Foal sale.[2]. Sandro Hit was the most represented stallion at the 2020 Olympic Games. Elite Stallions - Stallion Sandro Hit Oldenburg by Sandro Song Semen price Excl VAT: 1500.00 1,376.15 + Frozen Courier & Health Papers Excl VAT: 150.00 130.00 Terms - 1500+VAT, allowing unlimited attempts with frozen semen, for one named mare in one breeding season. On the Hanoverian rankings, his score for type is 132, with a dressage ranking of 130 as against a jumping index of 85. I have been around a few horses with SH as their grandsire and all had good temperaments so maybe thats more down to the mares and handling as others have said. Auction in 2008 for EUR 550,000. Perhaps, Sandro Hit can be blamed for the current fashion of breeding to young sires either licensing winners, or winners at the Bundeschampionate. He has concentrated on his dressage so only a few progeny but they are out there doing well. Sandro Hit foals and horses are regularly sold at auction for prices in excess of 100,000. The index for Temperament in gaits is based on the score for 'temperament and overall impression' at the quality test. Oldenburg horse behavior is a perfect composition of eagerness, willingness to perform and learn, and social kindness. It's a nice seeming dressage youngster with Sandro hit as dam sire. He also caries the added confidence of a dressage breeding index of 145. . Samba Hit III has won at Premier League Inter 11, many wins at Inter 1, placed 4th at the Nationals, 2nd CDI at Hartpury. In 1999, Sandro Hit became the six-year-old dressage horse World Champion, and won the German Federal Championships in Warendorf. Successful through Grand Prix Dressage, Fidertanz has gone on to even further acclaim as a sire: over 30 licensed stallion sons, Elite Mare Show champions, Bundeschampions, auction price highlights, and several offspring at the FEI levels of Dressage including the Grand Prix stallions Franziskus and Foundation. worked with one of its offspring who was a gorgeouse stallion but horrible to handle a proper thug! He has meanwhile been trained up to advanced class. Sandro Hit wins the 6 year old class at the first ever World Young Dressage Horse Championships in 1999. Definitely. 2018 saw a move up to the 4* level, with a 3rd place at Rebecca Farm and a top 20 finish at Plantation Field International. What mare lines does Sandro Hit cross on? In the 2015 Hanoverian stallion book, Sandro Hit was recorded to have sired 1,087 competition horses with winnings of 744,268 euros and as of 2016 he has produced 1138 competition horses with total winnings for 887,913 euros. I wouldn't mind putting my mare to him, he is second choice for me. Faramunds dam Donna Gloria also produced the States Premium mare Signorina (Sir Donnerhall I), herself the dam of Faithful Rose (Fidertanz), sold to Canada through the 2017 Klosterhof Medingen Fall Auction. Type. Sandro Hit was a successful and accomplished Oldenburger stallion from Germany. Additionally, Sandros Star won the Stallions Four Years and Older class, was named Champion Stallion, High Score Born in the USA for Stallions, and Champion Stallion for the USDF/GAIG East Coast Finals at Dressage at Devon in 2017. Few stallions have managed to become a legend during their lifetimeand then there is Sandro Hit. This is what makes Sandro Hit super super interesting because this is a line that fits all the prominent lines, so now you have a new choice.. The German equestrian federation has recorded no less than 191 sons as licensed stallions 297 daughters as state premium mares. And also the muscles are changing now, and this is what we want but the main thing is that the horse is able to carry his weight on the hind legs and for sure, this is possible.. He competed at intermediate level dressage and jumping himself. Many claim that this is due to the fact that Sandro Hit bred so many mares, however, it is undeniable that Sandro Hit is proving to be one of the most important stallions in the history of the sport of dressage. Sonntagskind - Hanoverian Reference Sire by Sandro Hit, 2009 Champion North American Stallion Test, With these bloodlines you need look no further. Sonntagskind was the only stallion the USA approved for breeding with the American Hanoverian Society in 2009 and was the highest scoring stallion accepted into the ISR/OLD NA breeding book with an incredible 229 points. By legendary sire, Sandro Hit, out of an elite Donnerhall/Rubinstein I mare, Sonntagskind combines three of the world's most famous bloodlines in dressage breeding. To book please complete a nomination form below, Contacts Jessica 07782 102394 . Sandro Hit foals and horses are regularly sold at auction for prices in excess of EUR 100,000. 2011 saw a filly foal judged to be in the top four of all Oldenburg Foals in the country against the most well known of German names. Grand Prix horse producer. Sonntag also has a fantastic temperament. Excl VAT: These initial qualities were proven further at his 70-Day Stallion Test in 2012, highlighted by scores of 10 for cross-country gallop and cross-country jumping, 9 for canter and stadium jumping ability, and 8.5 for temperament and willingness to work. Sandro Hit has started a legendary new dynasty in dressage horse breeding is considered the founding stallion of Schockemoehle Stud. Sandro Hit created a totally new bloodline for dressage horse breeding and gave new impetus to the dressage wing of Paul Schockemhle's stallion station in the 2000s. He was 4th at his first winter regional championships and also took 4th at the Winter Championships. It was a whole year before we put him in the ring and everyone was kind of like, come on, what are you doing, he was owned by a syndicate at the time, and they were patient, they let me go with my gut when I said I need a year to get to know him and re-calibrate things and get us on the same page it takes a while for sure.. In 1999 he became Six-Year-Old-Dressage-Horse-World-Champion, and winner at the German Federal Championships in Warendorf. He has produced top-priced auction foals and horses with more than 190 licensed stallions in Germany alone including several champion stallions, state premium mares, championship winners, and numerous Grand Prix winners.