Defender Z is a blend of top sport blood!
A once in a lifetime horse with athletic scope, a phenomenal character and a fabulous jumping technique!
Defender Z is the future for showjumper breeding. He has everything to be able to make a huge contribution, both in breeding and in international show jumping.
In terms of conformation, jumping ability, canter and pedigree, Defender-Z is the embodiment of the modern show jumper.
His father Dominator 2000 Z is the ‘breeders darling’ of Zangersheide. Right from his approval on, Dominator covered many mares and now he lives up to high expectations. This stallion is a true superstar in the Arena with Christian Ahlman and has many approved stallions already.
Besides a good father, also the quality of the mother and her damline is very important. His mother Atureusa S, who jumped 1.40 herself, is a granddaughter of Heartbreaker through her father Padinus. Further in the dam line well-known stallions like Calvados, Le Mexico and Lucky Boy XX. Atureusa S is no coincidence. This is evident from the fact that she is the half-sister to the 1.60 jumping Dereusa S and the approved stallion Etoulon VDL, who now jumps at 1.50 level. In the direct dam line we find many more top show jumpers, like Illusion and Oteusi, who both were successful at 1.60 level and the 1.50 horse Re Mexico. It is clear that this branch of the renowned Koteusi-lineage is bursting with jumping talent.
Defender Z has been approved at Zangersheide and KWPN His performance at both shows was exceptional. He impressed the crowds with his technique and reflexes. During the performance test he was praised because of his jumping qualities, canter, attitude and intelligence. He showed himself very well during the stallioncompetition this season with rider Marco Sas.
The foals born so far stand out because of their blood, size and great canter. The oldest two years old have made their first jumps and that looks very promising. They are athletic and show scope and a good mentality.
Defender is available with fresh semen in May and June. The rest of the season there is frozen semen to offer.
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