LINDENBERG – Bundeschampion 2024

The year 2024 was his year, as LINDENBERG crowned his season under the saddle of Jacob Schenk by winning the Bundeschampion title in the four-year-old riding stallion division.

Already in 2023, at the Hannoveraner Riding Horse Championship, he hinted at his exceptional talent by securing the bronze medal under Jacob Schenk.

Outstanding Performance Test in Münster-Handorf

In February 2024, the Libertad son, out of a Destano dam, once again delivered an impressive performance in the sport test in Münster-Handorf, securing second place among the four-year-olds with a total score of 9.07, including a perfect 10.0 for his trot.

Additional scores

• Canter: 8.80
• Walk: 8.00
• Rideability: 9.20
• Overall impression: 9.50

Bundeschampion in Warendorf

LINDENBERG’s highlight of the year came in early September at the Bundeschampionate in Warendorf.

Bred by Sabine and Hans-Heinrich Maak and owned by Annelie Brunckhorst and Dr. Frederic Bünger, the stallion was piloted by Jacob Schenk to second place in the final qualification with a total score of 8.60:

• Trot: 9.00
• Canter: 8.00
• Walk: 8.00
• Rideability: 8.50
• Type and quality of conformation: 9.50

In the final, the stunning black-brown stallion left an even stronger impression than in the qualifier, achieving a final score of 8.80 and being crowned Bundeschampion 2024.

Top-Class Pedigree

Sire Libertad – Champion Stallion and International Success

His sire, Libertad, was the outstanding winner of his 50-day performance test in Schlieckau in 2016.

He achieved an overall score of 9.06, with 10.0 for interior qualities and from the test riders, leading the test by a wide margin.

Libertad is the first licensed stallion from the East Frisian mare line of Derka (by Amor).

On the international dressage stage, the Londontime son is successfully competing with junior rider Allegra Schmitz-Morkramer.

Achievements with Allegra Schmitz-Morkramer:

• 2022 & 2023: Team gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors
• 2022: Individual gold
• 2023: Individual silver
• 2024: Team gold at the European Championships for Young Riders in July 2024

Dam’s Sire Destano – Proven Sire and Grand Prix Success

LINDENBERG’s dam’s sire, Destano, is a son of Desperados (De Niro – Wolkenstein II) out of a Brentano II – Imperato dam.

In 2019, Destano broke through to the international top sport under Michelle Hagmann-Hassink. The following year, Simone Pearce took over his ride.

Together, they twice set new Australian records in Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special, achieved a double victory at the CDI* in Brno, and secured their ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Destano’s statistics (as of 2024):

• 39 licensed sons
• 161 sport-successful offspring
• Annual earnings: €134,348

A Pedigree That Excites

For many dressage horse breeders, just a glance at LINDENBERG’s pedigree is enough to impress, as he carries the blood of:

• Lauries Crusador xx – arguably the most influential Thoroughbred in Warmblood breeding
• Sandro Hit
• De Niro
• Donnerhall
• Weltmeyer

…combining some of the finest genetics in modern dressage breeding.

When considering his complete package – exceptional type, conformation, movement quality, rideability, and character, it becomes evident that LINDENBERG is an outstanding prospect for dressage horse breeders.

The first foal crop of the Bundeschampion is eagerly awaited!