Abglanz was perhaps the most influential stallion of modern times in the Hanoverian breeding district, and his infusion of Trakehner lightness and ‘blood’ can be clearly seen in today’s modern Hanoverian horse.... more

Absatz was by one of the Trakehners who arrived in Hanover after WW2, and he did much to refine, and modernise the Hanoverian horse...... more

Acord II was an instant success - first in his stallion test, then at the Bundeschampionate - and then as a sire - he brought the blood of Almé to Hanover...... more

Ahorn has been one of the better sons of Nimmerdor...... more

He was the first really important stallion to bring the blood of Almé to Holstein, Ahorn Z... more

Akzent II was one of the influential 'modern' Hanoverian stallions...... more

Alabaster was the pride and joy of master breeder, Werner Schockemöhle... more

All Star was an international jumping star - now he has retired from the competition arena, and the breeding world is waiting to see if he can revive the "A" line of Argentinus... more

The greatest son of Ibrahim, Almé is one of the four stallions that dominate jumping breeding...... more

The offspring of Amor had a reputation for being difficult but his influence can still be clearly seen in today’s Dutch performance horses.... more

Ampère is perhaps the perfect example of the multi-national reality of today’s breeding world.... more

Andiamo is one of the most popular sires in Holland but it was not easy for him to be accepted...... more

Animo is one of Holland's most important jumping sires...... more

Apache d'Adriers was a successful competitor - and a valuable sire...... more

Argentan was famous as a sire for producing 'type' and his influence lives on through Argentinus... more

One of the most successful sires of modern times, Argentinus produced dressage horses as well as jumpers... more

Asti Spumante has emerged as one of the heirs to the great Argentinus. ... more

Almé blood found its way to Holstein, from Zangersheide, with Athlet Z...... more