Performance

Performance damline

Sports index

The sports index dressage is based on the sport of the horse itself and/or offspring and/or family members.This is presented in relation to the breeding direction dressage.The sport index is only shown for horses with their own sport presentation.

Sport index dressuur: 109(94%)

Genetic profile

The breeding values have been estimated using information from sport, inspections and talent tests and in addition the available DNA profiles (genotypes).
The DNA profile of the horse itself is included here.
The breeding values are presented in relation to the dressage breeding direction.
An average KWPN dressage horse has a dressage breeding value between 80 and 120.

To explain the terminology used in this overview, please refer to this legend

Approved offspring 1^st generation

Approved offspring 2^nd generation

Performance test report

Conformation
Well- developed stallion with good dressage horse conformation. The head is sufficiently attractive. The poll has more than sufficient length. The throatlatch is heavy. The neck is well-formed, has good length and is set deep in the chest. The shoulder is steep with good length. The withers are very well developed and with good length. The back has more than sufficient length and good muscling and is slightly sloped. The loins are well connected and sufficiently muscled. The croup has good length, placement and muscle. The front leg has good length and conformation. The hind leg is a little camped out. The legs are well developed and of sufficient quality. The hooves are well developed.

Lineage

Desperado’s sire is  Vivaldi, currently extremely successful under Hans Peter Minderhoud in the Light Tour. His dam Sarita is an Advanced (Z) dressage, keur mare out of Havidoff (Clavecimbel x Farn). She also produced the KWPN- approved stallion Chinook, the 2011 Pavo Cup reserve Champion of four-years-olds. Granddam Nikita is a ster mare by the preferent stallion Ferro. Great-granddam Bernadien is a ster mare out of Heidelberg. The dam-line continues with Juweel, a  keur, preferente mare by Eufraat; and Doorntje, a ster mare out of Pasha.

Inspection Report
Desperado is an honest and reliable stallion with a very good character. The stallion is very willing to work and very trainable. The walk is sound with very good scope. The trot is uphill, with good scope, and attractive front leg action. The hind leg is placed well under the mass, but has to gain more carriage. The canter is powerful, uphill and has very good scope. Desperado moves with a lot of elasticity, very good carriage and good balance. Desperado shows abundant talent for dressage gives his rider a very good feeling.

Stable Behavior

Desperado is an honest and reliable stallion. He is easy on the ground and quiet in his stall.  

Veterinary Report
Hollow hoof wall, especially in the right front leg. Filled with epoxy.   

Semen Inspection
Expected fertility class: sufficient.

Breeding Recommendation
Desperado can improve dressage horse breeding with power, technique and elasticity.

Dam Report
Sarita is a well-developed mare with very good rectangular-shaped conformation. She is a little short-legged, has a lot of front and quality. The head is attractive with a large eye. The poll is long, and the neck is very long, vertically placed with good form and muscle. The withers are prominent and have good length. The shoulder has sufficient length but is a little steep. The back has more than sufficient length, but is a little weak. The loins are broad and well connected. The croup is sloping and has sufficient length. The front and hind leg are correct. The pasterns are correct and have sufficient length. The hooves are broad and equal. The heels are a little low. The legs are of very good quality and well-proportioned. The walk is sound with sufficient scope and an active hind leg. The trot has good scope, with a lot of action in the front leg. There is a lot of flexion in the hind leg, which is placed well under the mass. The canter has good scope, with a lot of action in the front leg. The hind leg is used very well, with a lot of flexion in the joints. Sarita has very good self-carriage in walk, trot and canter.

Sarita is an Advanced dressage horse (Z1+3)
 
Height: 1.65m / 16.2+ hands; color: bay 
 
This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (fall 2011). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

Desperado showed a uniform collection of well-developed foals with good dressage horse conformation. The wither is well-developed and extends well through the back. The croup has good length and muscling. The walk is rhythmic and has good scope. The trot is rhythmic and light-footed with good carriage and scope. The canter has good scope. The foals should move with better carriage at times.

Number of registered foals in 2013: 87 fillies and 86 colts

Number of foals scored at their home location in 2013: 24 foals

Number of foals present: 9 foals

Breeding Recommendation

Desperado can improve rideability, willingness, and carriage in dressage horse breeding. He is best suited for mares with modern dressage horse conformation, presence, and good carriage.

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