Submitted by Jess I. - This is Patrick Tigchelaar riding Susan Ralston’s Trakehner gelding “O’Captain” to a 70%+ victory in the small tour at Devon last fall! He’s one of the most athletic and photogenic horses in our barn and we love everything about him!!
Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as our March Breed of the Month on #YourDressage!
Have a photo of your favorite Trakehner or Trakehner cross? Email it to us at yourdressage@gmail.com for your chance to be featured in an upcoming gallery on YourDressage! We will also be looking for stories from folks who love this breed!
Registered name is Zeitzusingen, but his barn name is Buddy. We show dressage and western dressage! I broke him when he was 8 and I was 17, 3 years ago. He’s so versatile and has taught me so much! – Savannah R.Trakehner Mare Lieb Schon by Schonfeld “E”. – PavlaHere’s my Trakehner lady, Amaraska! Showing I1 and working on the GP at home, I’m an amateur rider and a vet student. Ammi is owned by John and Kari Cassel, I just get to love her 😌❤️ – Bryana E.This is my trakehner mare Danza P. I love trakehner horses and she has been so athletic and talented in every discipline I’ve tried with her! I used to event mainly TBs but I sort of fell into owning her and that’s when I learned dressage can be fun and amazing! My husband has even hopped on her in an emergency to go catch loose cattle on our Texas Ranch and she was calm, athletic and did a great job running them down! – Shelly G.
Cantata my Trakehner/Friesian is the hardest working girl In the barn. She has been so sweet from day one, and loves a dressage show. She was in the top 10 USDF Horse of the the year for 1st and Second levels, and now a solid 3rd and 4th level horse. You gotta love a Trakehner work ethic! – Joan G.My handsome Horatio (Aul Magic x Himmlische (Matador)) – Kate F.What’s not to love? I fell in love with the sport of Dressage on a Trakehner and even showed to a National level on one. My pride and joy is Cinderella, “Ella”, (Tradition x Carmine (Tolstoi)) who recently went Premium with the Trakehner Association of North America (TANA) – she has the most amazing gaits, a gorgeous head and just the absolutely sweetest, snuggliest personality! I was introduced by Heather at Sovereign Farm – an incredibly knowledgeable Trakehner breeder, who has been a guide to me every step of the way. I’ve fallen head over heels in love with this breed and just how athletic and graceful they are. I’m very thankful to her, and the opportunity to be a steward of the breed myself ❤ IFYKYK -Kate F.Spellbound SR from Seneca Ridge Trakehners – Lacey S.Haralambos fourth level freestyle champion 2021 (Krokant&Caprimond) – Daniela V.The one and only Anniko by Heling (American Trakehner Association)! We only went training level eventing but she was capable of SO much more. My ❤️ horse. – Laurie L.Parmida. Best teacher I’ve ever had. – Brigid P.My boy Dersatz. Registered American Trakehner. – Lisa O.Aragon. ATA Trakehner by Butow. Miss him!! – Susan A.Miss my mare😢. Sire: Staccato and out of my Arab mare, Annie. 💕 – Kari J.Apocalypse by Hailo. Twenty two years old now! Love of my life. – Jody C.My Trakehner gelding Redford by Connery. I lost him this past Thanksgiving 💜 – Alex P.My two boys! ♥️ One full Trakehner one part Trakehner! Both going back to Kostolony – Alice H.My beautiful Chez Versailles A proud TANA trakehner! – Emily M.The love of my life Kreme Royale “Pearl,” by the great Leonidas out of an E.H. Consul mare. We never competed but she excelled at everything from jumping to bareback trail rides, with work ethic and personality to spare. I couldn’t have asked for a better first horse and I’d have another in a heartbeat! Thank you everyone for sharing your lovely Trakehners! – Natalie M.Chayenne she is a full Trakehner out of Charima E (Chronist) and by EH Elfado – Ashley B.Annapolis by Inamorato out of Anniko! – Laurie L.Lucinda (Inamorato *Pb*/ Unkenruf *Pg*) owned by Northeast Trakehners LLC, trained and ridden by Andrew Palmer Eventing through Preliminary, ATA Horse of the Year for 1.2 meter jumpers – Tina P.My mare Aleta NSF by E.H. Windfall *Pg*E*/Astra! – Finley H.My homebred Trakehner mare Fate’s Jewel (Lord Cosmo x Feinjuwel) 8.5 years old and lovely. She might not be a competition horse but I am so blessed I was able to breed for her. – Felicia F.My Trakener stallion Halloween FHM sired by the great Trakehner stallion Abdullah PgE* 😊 “Hal” has earned 5 USDF DSHB Year-End Awards, 5 ATA Horse of the Year Awards, and is presently in Dressage Performance training – Leslie A.Johanna as a foal with her mama. – Carol M.My Trakehner/Tb cross Ingenious – Amy Y.Here is “Feliks,” my lovely Trakhener/TB cross 🤍 – Rachel I.– Maxine H.My Trakener gelding Finale W Pb bred by Jim and Sue Pitzer, and sired by the great Trakehner stallion Abdullah PgE* 😊 In Hunters “Fini” has earned 5 Horse of the Year Awards, 11 Season-End Grand Championships, his Performance Bronze designation from the ATA, and 100+ Champions/Reserve Champions. – Leslie A.Sovran (“Wren”). A Trak/Arab cross by Hadrian. The prettiest and hottest little wackadoodle I’ve ever had the misfortune of owning. 😂 PC: Hannah Givas – Olivia C. *USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mountedI had an amazing one in my barn, Iggy Pop. He tragically passed from colic last fall. He was so sweet and had a heart of gold. Me and his owner miss him a ton. – Holly G.I also have this awesome girl in my barn named Sassy, she’s half trak/qh. Pure hunter all the way – Holly G.My 12 year old gelding James by Blitz und Donner 🥰 We debuted in 2nd level last summer and he also likes to jump! We’ve had many challenges, but he has taught me so much since I got him when he was 3. Such a fun horse to ride! – Elizabeth A.
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