Norton HW has the same sire as Valegro, the famous Negro! Sire of Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and World Cup winner Valegro, Negro has certainly confirmed his value as a sire of top dressage talent. Negro offspring have proven time and again that they have the talent for the FEI work and he is currently ranked 8th on the WBFSH Dressage Sire Rankings. An exceptional canter, active hindleg, and talent for collection are consistent across his offspring. Due to the exceptional quality of his offspring, Negro has been awarded the coveted Preferant status by the KWPN and was the 2017 KWPN Stallion of the Year.
Negro’s sire Ferro has been one of the most successful international dressage stallions in history, capturing the Team Silver at the World Equestrian Games, European Championships, and Olympics. Negro’s dam, the Keur mare Fewrie, is by the successful international dressage stallion Variant.
At his Stallion Performance Test Negro was Reserve Champion overall, earning exceptional praise for his canter which scored an 8.5. Negro won his KWPN Stallion Show competitions and was the highest placed Dutch horse at the 2001 FEI Young Horse Championships. By age 7 he was winning at Prix St. Georges and had a remarkable talent for all the Grand Prix work. Olympic rider Anne Van Olst calls him ‘the best horse I ever rode.’
Negro is: KWPN Stallion of the Year 2017
Proud sire of Valero, two times winner of Olympic Gold in London 2012 and winner of the Individual Gold medal in Rio de Janeiro 2016. Besides this Valero was European Champion, Worl Cup winner, World Champion, holder of the WorldRecord in the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and the Grand Prix Freestyle, KWPN horse of the year 2014 and most succesfull dressage horse ever.
Competed up to Grand Prix dressage, proven to have all the top qualities as a sporthorse, unbelievable talent voor Piaffe and Passage and a re-markable workability.
2012: Awarded “Preferent” by the KWPN. o In the HorseTelex Results Ranking (based on offspring competing at na-tional and international levels) placed 5th as highest KWPN placed stal-lion, where sire Ferro is placed 7th.
Sire of the 3 year old National Mare Champion 2016 Iveniz Texel RS2 (damm sire Krack C). o Grandsire of the 2017 KWPN Stallion Show Champion Jameson RS2, damm Atilinda M (keur, pref, IBOP dressage by Negro) breeder: Stal 104, Wijdewormer.
Sire of the 3 year stallion Jureno, accepted for the KWPN Performance test, Negro x Johnson x Vincent, breeder J. v.d. Broek, Hilvarenbeek.
His achievements:
Negro is winner of both the stallion competition in 2000 and 2001, he won the ti-tle “Young Stallion” (Zwolle 2001). During the 2001 World Championships in Verden Negro was the best 6-year-old KWPN horse. Negro has successfully completed at small tour level. Of his four starts, he won three times. His first start in the Big Tour, he won convincingly with a score of 72.50%, a su-per debut, showing his unparalleled talent for piaffe and passage.
His offspring:
The dressage index of Negro is 150 with a reliability of 92%. 50% of his offspring is registered as a sport horse, with numerous horses com-peting up to International Grand Prix. Off course we all know Valegro, may be the best Grand Prix horse ever. Besides him the horses Exquis Spargo†, Exquis Taikoen, Slegro, Numberto, Nintendo, Netto, Tigro, Taison, Validus, Vainqueur, Tigro, Tegro, Unico G, Vorst, Amazing, Alfranco, Zoë, Bufranco, Bailey, Willem-Alexander all competed Grand Prix. Negro offspring is highly appreciated be-cause of there great character, workability, balance, rideabelity and off course the strong use of the hindlegg and there great potential for collection. Negro’s children make a stir everywhere, with champions, approved stallions and daughters everywhere in the World. Also through the powerful and positive influences of his genetics, he is becoming increasingly valued as a maternal sire.
Norton HW’s dam sire is Johnson. Ridden by Hans Peter Minderhoud, Glock’s Johnson TN has risen to be one of world’s best combinations in dressage.
The son of Jazz is placed second on the FEI World Ranking, won the golden team medal and individual bronze at the European Championships in Aachen. “His outstanding attitude has made the greatest difference at the highest level. Even if he is almost unable to do something, Johnson will do it for you anyhow”, rider Hans Peter Minderhoud says about his number one horse. “When Johnson enters the ring, all people will sit up. He truly is a king!”
After the phenomenal performances of Johnson in Aachen last year, you could almost forget the bronze team medal at the World Equestrian Games in Caen. And of course the victories in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Spécial in Treffen, the second placings in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle in Rotterdam, et cetera.
As a sire, Johnson seems to walk in the footsteps of his sire Jazz and grandsire Flemmingh. Jazz himself performed at Grand Prix level and for many years has been among world’s best dressage sires on the WBFSH Sire Ranking. Through offspring like Krack C and Lingh, also Flemmingh has left its mark on today’s breeding of dressage horses. The offspring of Johnson make great impressions on all levels as well. The approved stallion Meggle’s Boston (Hendrik Lochthowe) already performs at Grand Prix level, just like Hexagon’s Double Dutch, Ben Johnson and Boston STH.
About – Johnson was one of the most successful grand prix stallions of his time. Ridden by Hans Peter Minderhoud, who said of his number one horse “His outstanding attitude has made the greatest difference at the highest level. Even if he is almost unable to do something, Johnson will do it for you anyhow. When Johnson enters the ring, all people will sit up. He truly is a king!”. Johnson is currently ranked number one in the WBFSh sire rankings. Performance – Johnson competed successfully at top level for several seasons, and was outstanding as a young horse before embarking on his international career. He finished 9th for the Dutch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and was the Dutch star at the 2015 European Championships; spear-heading the gold-medal-winning team and taking home an individual bronze in the grand prix special. He was also on the Dutch team at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, never scoring below 74% and helping to secure the team bronze. Johnson was overall champion of the KWPN stallion show in 2005, top ranked in the stallion series 2006-07, and 6th in the World Young Horse Championships in Verden in 2007 as a five-year-old. Sire – Johnson is a son of the keur stallion Jazz. Jazz himself performed at grand prix level with his rider Tineke Bartels, as did grandsire, Cocktail, and has 50 licensed sons, including Olivi, T-Movistar, Wynton, Westpoint, Boston, Chagall, Don Olymbrio, Don Juan De Hus, Desperado and First Choice. Almost 100 Jazz offspring have reached grand prix, and he is currently ranked fifth on the WBFSH Sire Rankings, having led the rankings for four years (2008-2011) and having never been out of the top five since the current rankings began; a more successful record than any other stallion. Damline – Damsire Flemmingh, a jumper himself, adds plenty of athleticism and is famous for producing the grand prix dressage horses and super-sires Krack C and Lingh. When mixed with Jazz blood on the damline, Krack C has produced the stallions Vivaldi and Zhivago, with the reverse cross giving us Don Juan De Hus. Johnson’s third sire Sultan is not only the sire of the Oldenburg approved stallion Sion, but also of the world-famous jumper It’s Otto (ridden by Geoff Billington). Johnson descends from the famous ‘Reina’ line; the renowned mare line from breeder Wim van Arkel. Famous horses from this motherline are: Darkdream, Sultan, Kallisto, Mendel, Charmeur and Waldo. Progeny – Johnson’s offspring are very impressive. Often more blood in type than their sire, they all inherit his fantastic, easy temperament and willingness. He is the sire of Bretton Woods, hailed as the “new Totilas” in Holland, Jack Jones, and more than 25 other licensed sons in a relatively limited breeding career. In autumn 2012 the Johnson x Wolkentanz II stallion Jack Sparrow was run-away favourite in the four-year-old stallion series. Several of his offspring are now competing at grand prix and Johnson is carving a reputation as an outstanding sire.
Norton HW himself, is a breathtaking horse of definite Champion quality, equipped with absolutely phenomenal gaits, presenting himself with wonderful self-carriage and a super character. His stallion type (he is a gelding!!) will mesmerize everybody alike. He is a horse who casts his spell on every single person, a super fancy mover who knows to impress due to his type and work ethic. He is supple and has a ton of air time. He just floats above the ground and has a huge grundschwung, he swings nicely through his back, is light in the bridle and easy to sit. This extremely talented gentleman has definite international potential.
A stunning horse whom has all the looks and personality a person could ever hope for. He has a super nice head and neck set, if he blinks with his beautiful kind eye, you’ll fall in love at first sight. Norton HW has cat like movement. His hooves barley touch the ground. He loves to please his handler and rider, to learn new things is his hobby as well as eagerly working under saddle. He does an amazing job in the dressage arena and with his quick, far reaching hind leg, passage and piaffe will come naturally to him.
He is a very sweet boy and loves his personal grooming time and puts his head right in your lap, striving for attention and searching for treats. Outstanding personality, gaits, looks and temperament. He will be the star in FEI classes and at clinics, the judges and onlookers will remember him where ever he goes. Norton HW is used to go in the hot walker, loves his shower and solarium time.
Stands for the farrier, loads and appreciates grooming time. Norton HW has the attitude of a real gentleman. This young stunner will go far in the dressage ring, he is your ticket to the top!
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