Danciano (IFS)

Danciano is a black stallion by Dancier from a Rotspon dam. He is a king of the dressage ring: Large in frame and impressive and at the same time charming and elegant, the premium stallion Danciano convinces with three equally excellent paces and an exemplary rideability.
At the 30-day test, Danciano was the superior stallion of the quality candidates. He received a mark of 8.48, the highest overall mark, and his trot was awarded a 10.0!
In 2014, he made his debut in sport achieving wins and placings in riding horse classes, was Hanoverian Vice-Champion in Verden and was nominated for the German national championships. In 2015, in line with his age group, he won dressage horse competitions at L level and was placed at the German national championships of five-year-old dressage horses. His first crop brought several premium foals.
Danciano's dam Rodney´s Girl is full sister to the licensed stallion Rood Vander who won at advanced level/S level with Martina Hannöver-Sternberg. The dam sire Rotspon was premium sire at the Verden licensing, champion of his stallion performance test and is seen as a distinctive dressage horse producer.
In 2017 we had a tall brown colt by Danciano; Sevenoaks Dancing Diamond from PrM Sevenoaks Limelight (Lauries As) and in 2019 Limelight gave us a super chestnut filly by Danciano, Sevenoaks Danciera. Both these foals were sold in utero.
At the 30-day test, Danciano was the superior stallion of the quality candidates. He received a mark of 8.48, the highest overall mark, and his trot was awarded a 10.0!
In 2014, he made his debut in sport achieving wins and placings in riding horse classes, was Hanoverian Vice-Champion in Verden and was nominated for the German national championships. In 2015, in line with his age group, he won dressage horse competitions at L level and was placed at the German national championships of five-year-old dressage horses. His first crop brought several premium foals.
Danciano's dam Rodney´s Girl is full sister to the licensed stallion Rood Vander who won at advanced level/S level with Martina Hannöver-Sternberg. The dam sire Rotspon was premium sire at the Verden licensing, champion of his stallion performance test and is seen as a distinctive dressage horse producer.
In 2017 we had a tall brown colt by Danciano; Sevenoaks Dancing Diamond from PrM Sevenoaks Limelight (Lauries As) and in 2019 Limelight gave us a super chestnut filly by Danciano, Sevenoaks Danciera. Both these foals were sold in utero.
Fursten-Look (IFS)

Fürsten-Look is a charismatic and elegant black stallion by the legendary Furstenball from a Londonderry dam. He is not only good looking, but has three extremely superb paces under saddle!
His 30-day-test results were outstanding, with a dressage score of 9.41, something that has never been achieved before! He was clearly the champion of his discipline with the maximum mark (10.0) for his character, temperament, willingness to perform, walk and rideability. He was champion stallion of the Oldenburg licensing in Vechta in 2014 and in 2015, Hanoverian champion and after evaluation of his first crop of foals, main premium winner in Vechta.
His dam, State Premium Mare Lady Diamond, has also produced another licensed stallion by San Amour. Lady Diamond is a full sister to La Perla/Holga Finken, winner at the German national championships 2005 and a half-sister to the licensed stallion Du Moulin (NL). In 2017 our Rotspon mare Sevenoaks Rafaela gave us a lovely, tall colt by Fursten-Look, Sevenoaks Furst Rafael, now in NSW with a top young rider.
His 30-day-test results were outstanding, with a dressage score of 9.41, something that has never been achieved before! He was clearly the champion of his discipline with the maximum mark (10.0) for his character, temperament, willingness to perform, walk and rideability. He was champion stallion of the Oldenburg licensing in Vechta in 2014 and in 2015, Hanoverian champion and after evaluation of his first crop of foals, main premium winner in Vechta.
His dam, State Premium Mare Lady Diamond, has also produced another licensed stallion by San Amour. Lady Diamond is a full sister to La Perla/Holga Finken, winner at the German national championships 2005 and a half-sister to the licensed stallion Du Moulin (NL). In 2017 our Rotspon mare Sevenoaks Rafaela gave us a lovely, tall colt by Fursten-Look, Sevenoaks Furst Rafael, now in NSW with a top young rider.
Quaterhall (IFS)

A liver chestnut stallion by the legendary Quaterback out of St.Pr.St. Dorata (Donnerhall/Walt Disney).
His sire Quaterback, comes from the most successful dam line of the Brandenburg Main and County Stud Neustadt (Dosse). His grandmother mother Poesie produced the licensed stallions Samba Hit I to IV as well as the exceptional mare Poetin.
Quaterback himself could instantly convince with his foals. He fathered both champions at the 2010 German foals championship in Lienen. Despite his young age he has already produced 18 licensed stallions. More than 50 sons and daughters sold at the Verden auction, one son changed the possession for the top price 120.000 Euro in 2008.
Quaterhall’s dam achieved an outstanding result at her mare performance test and participated in the finals of the Bundeschampionat in 2001. This special match of the star stallion of east Germany with a famous dam line definitely worked out. Bundeschampion Quaterback and famous dressage star Donnerhall are guarantees of extraordinary movement potential. Always in balance, with supple and floating movements Quaterhall also shows the phenomenal walk which is inherited by the D-line.
Quaterhall is the sire of EM Sevenoaks Fabiana's 2014 colt Sevenoaks Quintano, sold to Victoria. Fabiana is back in foal to Quaterhall for a 2020 foal, and Limelight is also expecting a foal by him this season.
His sire Quaterback, comes from the most successful dam line of the Brandenburg Main and County Stud Neustadt (Dosse). His grandmother mother Poesie produced the licensed stallions Samba Hit I to IV as well as the exceptional mare Poetin.
Quaterback himself could instantly convince with his foals. He fathered both champions at the 2010 German foals championship in Lienen. Despite his young age he has already produced 18 licensed stallions. More than 50 sons and daughters sold at the Verden auction, one son changed the possession for the top price 120.000 Euro in 2008.
Quaterhall’s dam achieved an outstanding result at her mare performance test and participated in the finals of the Bundeschampionat in 2001. This special match of the star stallion of east Germany with a famous dam line definitely worked out. Bundeschampion Quaterback and famous dressage star Donnerhall are guarantees of extraordinary movement potential. Always in balance, with supple and floating movements Quaterhall also shows the phenomenal walk which is inherited by the D-line.
Quaterhall is the sire of EM Sevenoaks Fabiana's 2014 colt Sevenoaks Quintano, sold to Victoria. Fabiana is back in foal to Quaterhall for a 2020 foal, and Limelight is also expecting a foal by him this season.
Don Index (IFS)

Sire of our 2013 season colts, Sevenoaks Dark Diamond and Sevenoaks Don Diego.
7yo Hanoverian stallion currently standing at the State Stud in Celle, Germany. Don Index is by the successful Stallion Don Crusader and carries the much sought after Donnerhall/Weltmeyer lines. Don Index was premium at his stallion licensing in 2010 and has produced some stunning quality foals in Germany in this past season. One foal 'Da Capo' (Don Index/Rotspon) was the highest price foal at the Hanoverian Elite Foal Auction in August 2012, selling for 26,000 Euros.
We used Don Index over Sevenoaks Limelight (Lauries As/Nadamme xx) and Sevenoaks Rafaela (Rotspon/Graf Landau) in the 2012 breeding season. Limelight foaled a stunning black colt by Don Index in September 2013 'Sevenoaks Dark Diamond' and Rafaela has produced a gorgeous brown colt, 'Sevenoaks Don Diego' (see youngstock page).
7yo Hanoverian stallion currently standing at the State Stud in Celle, Germany. Don Index is by the successful Stallion Don Crusader and carries the much sought after Donnerhall/Weltmeyer lines. Don Index was premium at his stallion licensing in 2010 and has produced some stunning quality foals in Germany in this past season. One foal 'Da Capo' (Don Index/Rotspon) was the highest price foal at the Hanoverian Elite Foal Auction in August 2012, selling for 26,000 Euros.
We used Don Index over Sevenoaks Limelight (Lauries As/Nadamme xx) and Sevenoaks Rafaela (Rotspon/Graf Landau) in the 2012 breeding season. Limelight foaled a stunning black colt by Don Index in September 2013 'Sevenoaks Dark Diamond' and Rafaela has produced a gorgeous brown colt, 'Sevenoaks Don Diego' (see youngstock page).
Riverside (IMP)

Riverside is the sire of Sevenoaks Romanov and Sevenoaks Riviera.
Riverside is a 16.3hh Hanoverian premium licensed stallion who arrived in Australia in September 2008. Riverside connects the breeding lines of Rubinstein and Donnerhall, arguably the two most successful international dressage stallions when combined. Riverside’s mother, St.Pr.St. Desiree is full sister to the stallion Donnerschlag, his grandmother Pirola is full sister to the sires Pik Bube I + II. Out of Pirola, three horses competed successfully in dressage at an advanced level. She has produced 3 licensed sons and several state prime mares.
Riverside’s athletic career is extremely successful. In 2006 he was a was finalist of the World Championships for young dressage horses in Verden. He was the most highly qualified horse with a score of 9,0 for the Federal Championships (Bundeschampionat) in Warendorf. His particular talent for collection is evident in his talent for higher level movements.
Riverside has produced premium foals and top quality riding horses in Germany for example, his son Rodrigo (Riverside, Hohenstein, Davignon I) who sold at the Elite Auction in Verden in 2007 for a price of €200,000.
Riverside is a 16.3hh Hanoverian premium licensed stallion who arrived in Australia in September 2008. Riverside connects the breeding lines of Rubinstein and Donnerhall, arguably the two most successful international dressage stallions when combined. Riverside’s mother, St.Pr.St. Desiree is full sister to the stallion Donnerschlag, his grandmother Pirola is full sister to the sires Pik Bube I + II. Out of Pirola, three horses competed successfully in dressage at an advanced level. She has produced 3 licensed sons and several state prime mares.
Riverside’s athletic career is extremely successful. In 2006 he was a was finalist of the World Championships for young dressage horses in Verden. He was the most highly qualified horse with a score of 9,0 for the Federal Championships (Bundeschampionat) in Warendorf. His particular talent for collection is evident in his talent for higher level movements.
Riverside has produced premium foals and top quality riding horses in Germany for example, his son Rodrigo (Riverside, Hohenstein, Davignon I) who sold at the Elite Auction in Verden in 2007 for a price of €200,000.
Fisherman's Friend (IMP)

Fisherman's Friend is the sire of our home bred Sevenoaks Fabiana and Sevenoaks Friar Tuck.
Brown, 1997, 16.3hh licensed Hanoverian Stallion. Imported from the State Stud in Germany, Fish is by Fabriano out of Penny Lane, by Pik Solo. Fishermans Friend is an elegant and big-framed stallion with an exceptional topline. Type and expression, combined with 3 sensational paces, are the main characteristics of this well-shaped, exciting stallion. In the stallion performance test he excelled with a total of 124.08 points and attracted everybody's attention by his floating movements and his high rideability. His dam completed her Mare Performance Test with high results in rideability and jumping ability, and the sire of Fishermans Friend, Fabriano, is regarded as one of the best stallions in the breed.
Fisherman's Friend produced the Australian Champion Hanoverian Foal in 2006 and again in 2007, as well as the Champion Foal at the Hanoverian Show in 2007. He also sired the Spanish National 5 y/o Dressage Champion in 2008, Finja. His oldest foals are now coming under saddle and creating much excitement in both dressage arenas and eventing competitions. Fish's progeny have tremendous temperaments and are highly regarded for their well conformed bodies and good movement.
Fish has had much success at GP level, and we are now seeing his progeny come through with much success at dressage and eventing.
Brown, 1997, 16.3hh licensed Hanoverian Stallion. Imported from the State Stud in Germany, Fish is by Fabriano out of Penny Lane, by Pik Solo. Fishermans Friend is an elegant and big-framed stallion with an exceptional topline. Type and expression, combined with 3 sensational paces, are the main characteristics of this well-shaped, exciting stallion. In the stallion performance test he excelled with a total of 124.08 points and attracted everybody's attention by his floating movements and his high rideability. His dam completed her Mare Performance Test with high results in rideability and jumping ability, and the sire of Fishermans Friend, Fabriano, is regarded as one of the best stallions in the breed.
Fisherman's Friend produced the Australian Champion Hanoverian Foal in 2006 and again in 2007, as well as the Champion Foal at the Hanoverian Show in 2007. He also sired the Spanish National 5 y/o Dressage Champion in 2008, Finja. His oldest foals are now coming under saddle and creating much excitement in both dressage arenas and eventing competitions. Fish's progeny have tremendous temperaments and are highly regarded for their well conformed bodies and good movement.
Fish has had much success at GP level, and we are now seeing his progeny come through with much success at dressage and eventing.
Lauries As (IMP)

Lauries As is the sire of our very own Pr.M. Sevenoaks Limelight & Sevenoaks Luciana.
Black, 17hh, 2002, Hanoverian licensed stallion. By the fabulous State Stud Stallion, Londonderry, out of St.Pr. Pik Lady, who is by Pik Bube. Pik Lady is the dam of champion dressage mares Rubin S and Rubina S. Ace was awarded Premium Stallion at his licensing in 2004 and qualified for the prestigious Bundeschampionate in 2007 and 2008..He was also selected to represent Australia at the World Young Horse Championships in 2008. A stunning black stallion, he completed his Performance Test in 2005 with outstanding scores: Character 10, temperament 9.5, willingness to work 9.5, Walk 9, trot 7.13, canter 8.5, jumping 8.0. He has since won 7 L-level competitions in Germany, and is now winning at M-level. Sensational under saddle, Ace qualified for the German Federal Championships (the Bundeschampionate) in both 2007 and 2008 where he excelled with his wonderful scores: trot 8.0, canter 7.5 and walk 8.5.
Black, 17hh, 2002, Hanoverian licensed stallion. By the fabulous State Stud Stallion, Londonderry, out of St.Pr. Pik Lady, who is by Pik Bube. Pik Lady is the dam of champion dressage mares Rubin S and Rubina S. Ace was awarded Premium Stallion at his licensing in 2004 and qualified for the prestigious Bundeschampionate in 2007 and 2008..He was also selected to represent Australia at the World Young Horse Championships in 2008. A stunning black stallion, he completed his Performance Test in 2005 with outstanding scores: Character 10, temperament 9.5, willingness to work 9.5, Walk 9, trot 7.13, canter 8.5, jumping 8.0. He has since won 7 L-level competitions in Germany, and is now winning at M-level. Sensational under saddle, Ace qualified for the German Federal Championships (the Bundeschampionate) in both 2007 and 2008 where he excelled with his wonderful scores: trot 8.0, canter 7.5 and walk 8.5.
Don Cavallo (IFS)

Don Cavallo is the sire of Remi Double Jeopardy
Chestnut, 1998, 16.3hh licensed Hanoverian stallion. Don Cavallo is by Donnerhall, out of Weltmarchen, who is sired by the immortal Weltmeyer. He stands at the State Stud in Germany, and was rated Premium stallion at his licensing in 2000, where he won the dressage section of his performance test with a test score of 137.4. Don Cavallo is well reknowned for his excellent rideability and impressive front, well developed neck and correct legs. His willingness to work, combined with his superb movement makes him a successful candidate for the most discerning dressage breeder.
Chestnut, 1998, 16.3hh licensed Hanoverian stallion. Don Cavallo is by Donnerhall, out of Weltmarchen, who is sired by the immortal Weltmeyer. He stands at the State Stud in Germany, and was rated Premium stallion at his licensing in 2000, where he won the dressage section of his performance test with a test score of 137.4. Don Cavallo is well reknowned for his excellent rideability and impressive front, well developed neck and correct legs. His willingness to work, combined with his superb movement makes him a successful candidate for the most discerning dressage breeder.
Rotspon (IFS)

Rotspon is the sire of Sevenoaks Rafaela.
Rotspon was clearly the crowd favourite at the 1997 Stallion Licensing and then
went on to become Champion of the 1998 Stallion Performance Test with a rideability score of 9.5. Rotspon has begun creating his own branch of the Rubinstein dynasty with many approved sons and daughters, as well as high-priced auction horses and stellar performance horses. His breeding value for dressage is 148 and his daughter’s breeding value for dressage at the Mare Performance Tests is 141. Rotspon is one of the Hanoverian State Stud's most popular stallions and has produced 15 licensed sons and 114 State Premium Mares.
Like his father, the famous Rubinstein I, Rotspon is a very impressive horse with great rideability, outstanding temperament, movement and a high aptitude for dressage. He also shows good jumping technique which is above average. Rotspon has been consistent in producing top offspring and endowing his foals with beautiful heads, a long sloping shoulder as well as a long, well set neck. His foals also inherit his elastic trot and ground covering walk.
Rotspon was clearly the crowd favourite at the 1997 Stallion Licensing and then
went on to become Champion of the 1998 Stallion Performance Test with a rideability score of 9.5. Rotspon has begun creating his own branch of the Rubinstein dynasty with many approved sons and daughters, as well as high-priced auction horses and stellar performance horses. His breeding value for dressage is 148 and his daughter’s breeding value for dressage at the Mare Performance Tests is 141. Rotspon is one of the Hanoverian State Stud's most popular stallions and has produced 15 licensed sons and 114 State Premium Mares.
Like his father, the famous Rubinstein I, Rotspon is a very impressive horse with great rideability, outstanding temperament, movement and a high aptitude for dressage. He also shows good jumping technique which is above average. Rotspon has been consistent in producing top offspring and endowing his foals with beautiful heads, a long sloping shoulder as well as a long, well set neck. His foals also inherit his elastic trot and ground covering walk.