Performance

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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: 0

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.

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Approved offspring 1^st generation

Approved offspring 2^nd generation

Performance test report

Capri Sonne Jr. is a more than sufficiently to well-developed stallion with more than sufficient rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is attractive, with a somewhat heavy jaw. The poll is short with a heavy head-neck connection. The neck has good length and muscling with good arch of the topline, but comes out deep from the chest. The wither is well developed and has good length. The shoulder has good length and placement. The back has good length and muscling. The loin is well muscled and well connected. The croup has good placement, length, and muscling. There is more than sufficient length from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock. The front leg is toed-out when viewed from the front but correct when viewed from the side. The hind leg is correct. The pasterns are correct and have good length. The legs are well developed but slightly stocked up. The hooves are wide and of good quality, but the heels are underrun. 

Lineage:
Capri Sonne Jr. is a stallion by the Ferro son Rhodium. Capri Sonne Jr.'s dam is the ster mare Wendela, a San Remo daughter who was registered in the studbook with very high scores. Her other offspring include Capri Sonne Jr.'s full-sister, who competes at the Z-level; and a selected stallion by Armani. Capri Sonne Jr.'s granddam Manuela is a ster preferent mare by the Nimmerdor son Glendale. She is the dam of Z-level dressage horses by Welt Hit II and Gribaldi. The dam-line continues with Wocoroodnoot, a keur preferent mare by Nepal, who also produced a Z-level dressage horse by Ahorn. Farther back in the dam-line is the ster preferent mare Kuliena, a daughter of the English Thoroughbred Miller's Grey xx. 

Performance Test Report:
Capri Sonne Jr. is an honest and reliable stallion with a very good temperament. He is very willing to work and has very good trainability. The walk is pure with good to very good scope and elasticity. The trot is expressive with good scope, and the hind leg steps powerfully under the body. The canter is uphill and powerful with excellent body position and scope. Capri Sonne Jr. moves with abundant elasticity as well as excellent self-carriage and balance. In addition, he is very good at extending and collecting. Capri Sonne Jr. has very abundant talent for dressage and gives his rider a very good feeling. 

Stable Behavior:
Capri Sonne Jr. is an honest and reliable stallion. He is easy on the ground and quiet in his stall.  

Veterinary Report:
No peculiarities noted.

Semen Inspection:
Expected fertility class: good. 

Breeding Recommendation:
Capri Sonne Jr. can improve willingness, rideability, and movement when bred to well-developed, long-lined mares.

Dam Viewing Report: 
Wendela is a sufficiently-developed, slightly short-legged mare with good rectangular-shaped conformation and abundant nobility and presence. 
The head is very attractive with a nice eye. 
The poll has good length with a good head-neck connection. 
The neck has good length, shape, and muscling. 
The wither is well developed and has good length. 
The shoulder has good length and placement. 
The back has good length and muscling. 
The loins are broad with strong muscling. 
The croup has good length and placement. 
The front leg is correct. 
The hind leg is slightly sickle-hocked. 
The pasterns are correct and have good length.
The hooves are well shaped and of good quality. 
The legs are well developed and of good quality. 
The walk is pure and active with good scope. 
The trot is very powerful and carried with good scope. 
The canter is active with good scope.  

Height: 1.62m / 15.3+ h, color: chestnut

This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (autumn 2014). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.

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