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DR DELILAH (DONNER BUBE X CAPELLA) - SOLD -

Big filly with big scope and movement! She stands strong and proud, her movement amplifies her blood. Could be a top dressage horse. Her jump through the chute shows good form, quick reaction and plenty of scope. Her breeding allows her to be a crossover horse to show well in all disciplines.

Donner Bube (Donnerhall x St pr st Aldate (Pik Bube I))

Winner of his stallion test in Switzerland with 9's out of 10 in general impression, quality of gaits and jumping style (all other marks were 8 out of 10), Donner Bube represents the "magical cross" of the immortal Donnerhall on a States Premium daughter of Pik Bube I.
Donner Bube competed successfully in show jumping prior to his exportation from Switzerland and in Canada and U.S.A. with Kathy Playdon. Donner Bube has competed in Dressage, up to Prix St Georges level. He is no retired, sound, as lead stallion of D and R Ranching.
His offspring are proving to be versatile competitors with individuals successful in Dressage, Hunter, Show Jumping and Combined Driving. He has produced offspring that have won or placed in all divisions of the Canadian Performane Futurities. From the 2008 CWHBA year-end show, Donner Bube sired the winner of the Alberta sires foal futurity as well as the dam of the winner of the open foal futurity, who was also named Young Horse Champion! He is the sire of Dia - 2007 Alberta Champion Mare and Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale performer, Danya - 2008 Reserve Champion mare and 3-year-old Materiale Champion, and sire of the dam to Reflection - Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale winner. A grandson of Donner Bube, was purchased by Edward Gal and exported to Europe. His offspring and "grand-get" also are proving to be willing and athletic partners!

Capella (Conteur(Contender) x Warkanson)

The dam CAPELLA is a Hanoverian mare with exceptonal bloodlines: Sired by CONTEUR who was awarded a premium at his licensing, and has become a stallion of the first order among the sires in Germany in just a few years. In 2001 he won his 30-day test in Adelheidsdorf and then took the Reserve Champion title at his 70-day test where he won the partial index for rideability with a clear margin in his favor and, as a result, was leased for several years by the State Stud in Celle. He has sired several champion foals, and his offspring have been awarded premiums all over Germany, including several State Premium Mares. His sire CONTENDER is the founder of an international line of show jumping champions. Their lineage is greatly influenced by the legendary CALYPSO II as he can be found in both the pedigree CONTENDER and CONTEUR's dam OFARIM sired by RASPUTIN by RAMIRO. CAPELLA's dam WAJAMA is also descended from legendary stallions such as WELTMEYER - known for reshaping the Hanoverian breed as we know it. Not only did he win all his stallion tests, but many of todays internationally prominent dressage horses are sired by WELTMEYER or out of one of his daughters. His sire WORLD CUP I, who is world famous and featured in Horse Magazine - https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2014/10/world-cup-i/ is also present on WAJAMAs sires side, giving CAPELLA very strong influences from truly some of the top warmblood stallions on the planet.

DR DELILAH promises to be filly with alot to offer, displaying powerful forward movement and a good mind.

ROGER DODGER DR
(RIVERMAN X WILMA III)
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This captivating, charismatic black colt could lead his own way to the dressage ring, or perform to the highest levels in showjumping. After his illustrious career he can continue as a breeding sire of his own merit. Keep your eyes on this one!

Riverman (Redfort(RebelZ) x Lendego(Landfgraf I) x Calypso I)

Riverman’s movement, jumping style and scope, and his impressive type have captivated breeders’ attention around the world and the results of his offspring speak highly for his influence. Based on the success of his offspring, Riverman has been named 5 times the USEF Eventing Sire of the Year and he was honored for 3 consecutive years with the South Pacific Award as the Top-Ranked US-based Show Jumping Sire by the USEF

he versatile athleticism that Riverman’s offspring so consistently display has translated into his offspring being successful at the upper levels in all disciplines. Each year we see numerous Riverman offspring competing at the FEI Levels in dressage. A pair of Riverman sons represented the US at the World Pairs Driving Championships twice. Riverman’s jumping ability transmits strongly and he has sired many Grand Prix jumpers and A-circuit hunters as well as Advanced Level eventers.  He has many approved sons as well as Premium/Elite daughters to his breeding record and his positive impact on breeding will be felt for generations.

Wilma III (Weltmeyer x Donnerstar(Donner Bube x Salty))

Sired by the famous Weltmeyer, out of the Donner Bube mare Donner star. This mare was injured in training at an early age, and missed her opportunity to show her talents in the show ring from this cross of world famous stallions Donnerhall and Weltmeyer. Her first foaled, carried the blood of Rubinstein, which completed her pedigree of the three famous dressage lineage. This foal by Hilltop farm’s Riverman, gives you the dressage blood with Olympic level jumping.

QUINNELL DR
(QUICKSTAR IV CH X JUANITA II)
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This extravagant, playful, energetic, inquisitive foal catches the eyes of all on the sidelines, with his athleticism and his jeux de vive. Emulating his grandsire QUICKSTAR, he should be a contender for the most competitive rings.

Quickstar iV CH  (Quickstar x Zeus)

Registered Swiss, licensed Swedish and RPSI. Carries a FEI, show experience is limited. A Son has competed in the 1.30m, 1.40m Sired by the infamous Quick Star, who has sired numerous recognized show jumpers, and is currently 67 on the Rolex Stallion rankings for show jumpers. Dam, Heiderose, is by Zeus. Zeus produced 21 licensed stallions, 892 out of 2000 registered sport horse descendants won DM4.5 million while 46 mares were crowned with the State Premium Title. On the WBFSH rankings from 1990 to 2000, Zeus was ranked 6th with 34 representatives.

Juanita II (Derroche del Juncal x Ru)

Sired by Derroche del Juncal, this Colombian warmblood made his way into the warmblood registry through his performance history and his known European ancestry. Many people will recognize Derroche del Juncal as Don Juan, a horse that was seldom beaten. RU, a tall elegant grey mare, sired by RABINO (RAMIRO). RU was destined to the show ring, but had an unfortunate accident prior to showing, hence retiring to the broodmare band, but has been a successful producer of champion foals.

ULARU (ULYSSE DE THURIN X RABINO X DONNERBUBE) 2018

Flashy, friendly gelding that exemplifies the forward, floating movement his sport horse lineage allows.

Ulysse de Thurin (Grand Veneur x Harmonie de Thurin)

A successful show jumper, who has a had a long career jumping at the Grand Prix level, competing in several World Cups around the world. His sire, GRAND VENEUR was known as one of the best reproducers of Sport Horses in France, father to several horses that won at the International Level. His dam; HARMONIE DE THURIN is the mother of 9 winners in the jumping discipline. ULYSSE DE THURIN has also proven himself to be one the top reproducers of jumpers in Switzerland; with many offspring successfully competing in Europe.


Ru (Rabino x Donner Bube)

Sired by RABINO who boasts two outstanding Holsteiner jumping pedigrees himself; RAMIRO sire of the world famous RATINA Z, was a successful show jumper himself at the international level. RABINO's dam WONNE I was sired by CALYPSO II who's offspring are famous for their talent in jumping and rideability. RABINO himself won the jumping category at his stallion performance test in 1993 with 140.10, showing his scope. RU's dam is AFTERNOON DELIGHT sired by DONNERBUBE (the standing stallion at D&R RANCHING) whos pedigree boasts the World Famous stallions DONNERHALL and PIK BUBE I. This cross is known for producing super atheletes giving DONNERBUBE tons of talent in both the Jumping and Dressage disciplines, which he has passed on to his offspring. He has been shown jumping successfully in Europe and North America and also competed successfully in Dressage in North America. On the dam side WODAN the Hanoverian stallion can be found, he was a "sport approved" elite breeding stallion, who jumped at the Grand Prix level.

With this kind of a background and his upbringing in a natural setting, Ularu is set up to be a prodigy with a great mind, willing to give his rider his all to be successful.

RU (RABINO X AFTERNOON DELIGHT (DONNER BUBE)) 2008

In foal to Prestige VDL for 2022, Ru didn't make it to the showring herself due to an unfortunate injury in her youth but her talents and good demeanor are passed onto her offspring.

RABINO boasts two outstanding Holsteiner jumping pedigrees himself; RAMIRO sire of the world famous RATINA Z, was a successful show jumper himself at the international level. RABINO's dam WONNE I was sired by CALYPSO II who's offspring are famous for their talent in jumping and rideability. RABINO himself won the jumping category at his stallion performance test in 1993 with 140.10, showing his scope.


AFTERNOON DELIGHT is sired by DONNERBUBE (the standing stallion at D&R RANCHING) whos pedigree boasts the World Famous stallions DONNERHALL and PIK BUBE I. This cross is known for producing super atheletes giving DONNERBUBE tons of talent in both the Jumping and Dressage disciplines, which he has passed on to his offspring. He has been shown jumping successfully in Europe and North America and also competed successfully in Dressage in North America. On the dam side WODAN the Hanoverian stallion can be found, he was a "sport approved" elite breeding stallion, who jumped at the Grand Prix level.

PRESTIGE VDL is a popular Hanoverian stallion for good reason. Champion of his stallion test in Sweden - scoring 9 for gaits and 9 for dressage potential, he has gone on to be a champion in the show ring as well competing with Edward Gal and going on to compete Grand Prix with his new owner Sheridyn Ashwood in Australia. He is known for passing on his strong gaits and good mindset to his offspring, siring several stallions, and many his offspring compete at Grand Prix level themselves.

Ru is a proven broodmare with offspring successfully competing in Ontario and producing talented offspring themselves. The cross with the famous PRESTIGE is sure to make for a talented foal that will take you far, and you still have a beautiful broodmare to continue producing champions.

RUPERT (ROYAL PRINCE X WILMA III (WELTMEYER) X DONNER BUBE) 2021

Hello dressage! This handsome little fellow is showing an excellent topline and conformation already!

ROYAL PRINCE has had a profound influence on the warmblood breed in North America. He has been named the USEF Dressage Breeding Sire of the Year 5 consecutive years in a row. His offspring have been champions at the National level on many occasions, and he has produced several licensed sons and premium/Elite mares. In his stallion tests he earned a 10 for rideability and his walk, scoring 9s in his other gaits.

WELTMEYER hardly needs introduction as he has single handedly changed the bloodlines of warmblood horses forever. Known for his fantastic gates, he scored high on his performance test in, getting over 140 on both jumping and dressage. Many of his offspring have been champions at the Grand Prix level, and he is especially known for producing top quality broodmares like Rupert's dam Wilma III. Wilma also gets her talents from her grand-sire DONNER BUBE.

DENISTHEMENACE (DONNER BUBE X LICORICE) 2019

Trouble in all the best ways.  He is a dream to be around, as quiet as can be, always comes up for a visit.

Denis is an honest horse that is there to please. You don't find this calm temperament, and willingness with many horses, Denis is not to be overlooked. He is started undersaddle, he is light and brave, easy to get along with. He is happy to ride alone or with a group, just point him where you want to go!  

Standing at 15.2H as a 3 year old, he still has some filling to do, but won't grow too tall. Don't let that fool you though, he still has one big jump, and the talent to be a competitor.

Donner Bube (Donnerhall x St pr st Aldate (Pik Bube I))

Winner of his stallion test in Switzerland with 9's out of 10 in general impression, quality of gaits and jumping style (all other marks were 8 out of 10), Donner Bube represents the "magical cross" of the immortal Donnerhall on a States Premium daughter of Pik Bube I.
Donner Bube competed successfully in show jumping prior to his exportation from Switzerland and in Canada and U.S.A. with Kathy Playdon. Donner Bube has competed in Dressage, up to Prix St Georges level. He is no retired, sound, as lead stallion of D and R Ranching.
His offspring are proving to be versatile competitors with individuals successful in Dressage, Hunter, Show Jumping and Combined Driving. He has produced offspring that have won or placed in all divisions of the Canadian Performane Futurities. From the 2008 CWHBA year-end show, Donner Bube sired the winner of the Alberta sires foal futurity as well as the dam of the winner of the open foal futurity, who was also named Young Horse Champion! He is the sire of Dia - 2007 Alberta Champion Mare and Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale performer, Danya - 2008 Reserve Champion mare and 3-year-old Materiale Champion, and sire of the dam to Reflection - Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale winner. A grandson of Donner Bube, was purchased by Edward Gal and exported to Europe. His offspring and "grand-get" also are proving to be willing and athletic partners!

Licorice (Lord Cromby x Cathmore Mariah)

Licorice is a beautiful throuroghbred cross, and is wonderful to handle/ride. She has done everything from dressage, to roping cattle, which just shows the diversity of this line! Her sire LORD CROMBY (TB) won almost $300 000 in his race days! He passes on this athleticism to his offspring.


Denis is sure to be a talented colt that will perform for you in the show ring, or wherever you want to take him!

OPHELIA IV (OXFORD X GLORY (GERVANTUS II)) 2022

Her nickname is Princess, she is a filly full of promise.

Oxford

OXFORD has proven himself both in the show ring as well as in the performance of his offspring, in his stallion test he scored 10 for character, and 9s for temperament and jumping. He has won numerous hunter and jumper championships and his offspring are known for exceptional temperaments and athleticism, carrying on lineage filled with some of the top sires in the world: BURGGRAAF, LANDGRAF, VOLTAIRE, FURIOSO II, and COR DE LA BREYERE are all present within 3 generations on his pedigree.


Daffodil

DAFFODIL is sired by DONNER BUBE out of ELLA III by CALVADOS. DONNER BUBE was the winner of his stallion test in Switzerland with 9’s out of 10 in general impression, quality of gaits and jumping style (all other marks were 8 out of 10), DONNER BUBE represents the “magical cross” of the immortal DONNERHALL on a States Premium daughter of PIK BUBE I. DONNER BUBE competed successfully in show jumping and has competed in Dressage up to Prix St Georges level. He is now retired, sound, at D&R Ranching. His offspring have proven to be versatile competitors, with individuals successful in Dressage, Hunter, Show Jumping and Combined Driving. He has produced offspring that have won or placed in all divisions of the Canadian Performance Futurities.
CALVADOS comes from top french performance bloodlines; URIEL and his dam GOLDROSE was champion at the Grand Prix level. Calvados won the national stallion competition in France as a 4 year old, and went on to be champion at several Grand Prix competitions in Europe

QUINCY III (QUIDAM BLUE X GLORY(GERVANTUS II)
2022

QUINCY III is a flashy colt, sure to impress with a lot of talent to show off! Sired by QUIDAM BLUE, there is lots of influence from famous jumping bloodlines including QUIDMA DE REVEL, LANDGRAF I, COME ON, CANTUS, PILOT and WEINBERG. QUIDAM BLUE has proven himself in the show ring, and passes his athleticism and willingness to work onto his offspring.

Quidam Blue
QUIDAM BLUE is an international Grand Prix jumper (licensed and approved by the German Hanoverian Verband): he is a gem to have in the stable, a beautiful athlete that loves his work and his people. He started his show career winning the Five-Year-Old Western Canadian Young Horse Championship. As a young head-turner. In 2014 he quickly entered the 1.50m level with Olympic. Silver medalist Jill Henselwood. Together their highlights include Top 3 finishes as part of the Canadian Team at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup in Bratislava , in the Wild Card Smart Pack Grand Prix at Saugerties New York, winning the SynOil Energy Services CSI** Cup at the Royal West in Calgary; he added numerous placings in the 1.60 m level in the following years.

Glory (Gervantus II)

GLORY has competed in show jumping and 3day eventing, and her sire GERVANTUS II is a gold premium Canadian Sport horse sire. His sire GRANNUS was himself a successful show jumper and has produced many champion offspring in the jumping ring. GLORY’s dam is DAFFODIL by Donner Bube, descended from famous DONNERHALL. DONNER BUBE was the winner of his stallion test in Switzerland with 9’s out of 10 in general impression, quality of gaits and jumping style (all other marks were 8 out of 10), DONNER BUBE represents the “magical cross” of the immortal DONNERHALL on a States Premium daughter of PIK BUBE I. DONNER BUBE competed successfully in show jumping and has competed in Dressage up to Prix St Georges level. He is now retired, sound, at D&R Ranching. His offspring have proven to be versatile competitors, with individuals successful in Dressage, Hunter, Show Jumping and Combined Driving. He has produced offspring that have won or placed in all divisions of the Canadian Performance Futurities.

WINIFRED (WOLKENSTEIN II X AFTERNOON DELIGHT (DONNERBUBE)) 2021

Big filly with lots of potential, a spitting image of her sire.

WOLKENSTEIN II is a Hanoverian stallion, son of the world famous WELTMEYER, with quite the show record himself, competing successfully in both jumping and dressage. He passes on his excellent character and talent to his offspring, producing 22 licensed sons of the utmost quality.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT is a Premium mare sired by DONNERBUBE (the standing stallion at D&R RANCHING). Winner of his stallion test in Switzerland with 9's out of 10 in general impression, quality of gaits and jumping style (all other marks were 8 out of 10), Donner Bube represents the "magical cross" of the immortal Donnerhall on a States Premium daughter of Pik Bube I.
Donner Bube competed successfully in show jumping prior to his exportation from Switzerland and in Canada and U.S.A. with Kathy Playdon. Donner Bube has competed in Dressage, up to Prix St Georges level.
He has produced offspring that have won or placed in all divisions of the Canadian Performane Futurities. From the 2008 CWHBA year-end show, Donner Bube sired the winner of the Alberta sires foal futurity as well as the dam of the winner of the open foal futurity, who was also named Young Horse Champion! He is the sire of Dia - 2007 Alberta Champion Mare and Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale performer, Danya - 2008 Reserve Champion mare and 3-year-old Materiale Champion, and sire of the dam to Reflection - Reserve Champion 3-year-old Materiale winner. A grandson of Donner Bube, was purchased by Edward Gal and exported to Europe. His offspring and "grand-get" also are proving to be willing and athletic partners! On Afternoon Delights dam side WODAN the Hanoverian stallion can be found, he was a "sport approved" elite breeding stallion, who jumped at the Grand Prix level.

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