Verkade WSH
Verkade WSH is by the fabulous, up and coming young stallion Von und Zu,
(Vitalis/Floriscount) out of Godiva WSH (Glorioso Noir/Ehrentusch).
The Hanoverian stallion Von Und Zu became the high scorer of the 50-Day Stallion Performance Test which concluded in Schlieckau on 30 November 2021. The 4-year old led a field of 36 participating dressage stallions, the majority aged 3 and 4, and scored a total of 9.17 points.
Von Und Zu (by Vitalis x Floriscount) is owned by the Celle state stud. He scored 9.25 for character, 8.5 for walk, 9.5 for trot, 9 for canter, 9.5 for willingness to work, 8 for jumping, 9.5 for general impression and 10 for rideability under the test rider. The future is bright for this young stallion, who is starting to prove himself as a sire. A stallion by Von und Zu out of Delailah by Dancier - St. Moritz - Rotspon, was crowned the brilliant Oldenburg Champion Stallion of the Verband der Züchter des Oldenburger Pferdes (OL) and sold for $720,000 Euros. Sire Von und Zu passed his stallion performance test in 2021 with a score of 9.17 and presents his premiere licensing crop with the reigning champion stallion.
This is a combination of new and old Hanoverian blood which makes for an interesting combination! The result is a big bodied but elegant youngster who is a fantastic mover, but should also stand up to a long sport career with his strong feet, limbs and topline. He is inquisitive, kind and unflappable, which should make him a fantastic show horse. His 3 incredible gaits along with his correct conformation should make him an impressive dressage horse, to watch out for in the future!
Verkade was sold to an adult amateur rider who plans to compete him in the dressage ring! Watch out for them in the future!! Pictured below are Verkade his dam, and his sire.