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 springen: 70(78%)

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 relative to the breeding direction jumping.
An average KWPN show jumper has a show jumping breeding value between 80 and 120.

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Approved offspring 1^st generation

Approved offspring 2^nd generation

Performance test report

Conformation:
Connect is a more than sufficiently developed stallion with good rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is attractive. The poll has more than sufficient length with a slightly heavy head-neck connection. The neck has good length and more than sufficient shape and muscling. The wither is sufficiently developed and has good length. The shoulder has good length and placement. The back has good length and muscling. The loin has good muscling and is 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 correct. The hind leg is correct. The pasterns are correct and have good length. The legs are well developed and of more than sufficient quality. The hooves are of good shape and quality.

Lineage:
Connect is by Connor (Casall x Cor de la Bryère x Capitol I) out of the Contender daughter Marcie. Her other offspring include a 1.35m jumper by Cassini I. Connect's granddam Binne is a daughter of the influential stallion Lord. She is also the dam of sporthorses including a 1.35m- and 1.40m jumper by Acadius (s.Accord II); a 1.40m jumper by Athlet Z (s.Almé); and the SWB-approved stallion Athletic Lord (s.Athlet Z), a Grand Prix show jumper under Italy's Martina Casaro. Connect's great-granddam Pinne is by Toledo (s.Tumbled xx) out of Liebelei, a daughter of Fontan (s.Farnese) x Favus (s.Fahrwohl).

Performance Test Report:
Connect is an honest and reliable stallion with a very good temperament. He is very willing to work, has very good trainability, and a good mouth. The walk has more than sufficient to good scope. The trot has good scope. The canter is light-footed, carried, and has good scope. The stallion moves with abundant elasticity and good to very good body position and balance. Connect jumps with good reflexes and uses his body well. He also jumps with good form and completes his jumps well with his hind end. Connect appears careful and shows abundant scope. He demonstrates abundant talent as a jumper and gives his rider a good feeling.

Stable Behavior:
Connect 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: sufficient.

Breeding Recommendation:
Connect can improve conformation, jumping talent, and rideability in jumper breeding.

Dam Viewing Report: 
Marcie is a more than sufficiently developed mare with good rectangular-shaped conformation, nobility, and presence.  
The head is attractive with a nice large eye.
The poll has good length with a light head-neck connection.
The neck has good length and shape but comes out slightly deep from the chest.
The wither is well developed with more than sufficient length.
The shoulder has good length and placement.
The back has good length but is slightly weak.  
The loins are broad with strong muscling.
The croup has sufficient length and placement.
There is sufficient length from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock.
The front leg is correct when viewed from the front but slightly camped-under when viewed from the side.
The hind leg is slightly straight.
The pastern angle is correct in front but slightly weak behind.
The hooves are well developed and slightly broad with low heels.
The legs are solid and of more than sufficient quality.
The walk is correct and active with sufficient scope.
The trot is active and has sufficient scope.
The canter is active but needs slightly better balance.

Marcie was registered in the Holsteiner Studbook as a state premium mare. As a three-year-old, she received the following scores in the mare test in Elmshorn: walk 7, trot 8, canter 7, rideability 8, free-jumping 8, and evaluation by a guest rider 9.

Several years ago, Marcie had laminitis; as a result, the now 17-year-old mare could not be properly evaluated for movement.

Height: 1.65m / 16.1 h, color: dark bay 

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.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

Connect showed a uniform collection of well-developed foals with good rectangular-shaped conformation and a downhill body direction. Among the foals scored at their home location, the neck has sufficient length with sometimes slightly vertical placement and good muscling. Among the foals selected by the registered party, the neck has good shape, length and muscling. The front leg is correct. Hind leg conformation varies from sickle-hocked to correct to straight. The legs are solid and have appropriate circumference. The croup is sloped and should be longer. The walk has more than sufficient scope. The trot has more than sufficient to good scope and elasticity. The canter has more than sufficient scope, push, and balance.      

Number of registered offspring in 2015: 36 fillies and 36 colts   
Number of foals scored at their home location in 2015: 19 foals  
Number of foals present: 7 foals 

Breeding recommendation based on the performance test and foals shown: 
Connect can improve conformation, jumping talent, and rideability in jumper breeding.

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