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Danone Z
by hqmagazine
A son of Dominator 2000 Z
TEXT: GEORGIA HARLEY
PHOTOGRAPHY: MERLYNN TRICHARDT
Danone Z, owned by Jan Daniel Du Preez, is one of very few Dominator 2000 Z offspring on South African soil. Having only acquired Danone Z in April this year from Michel Van Eck, this recently turned four-yearold Zangersheide stallion is already turning heads in the showjumping ring.
UNDER SADDLE
The ride on this Dominator 2000 Z son has been given to Kevin Wessels. This partnership, although new, has already proven to be a well-suited combination; together, they won the four-year-old Potential Showjumper at Leg 5 of the Young Horse Performance Series. To see not only a young horse, but a young stallion, compete at his first show and make it all look so simple and effortless is a true reflection of Danone Z’s fantastic temperament. Described by his rider as an easy, sensitive youngster, he is a true gentleman in all senses.
BREEDING
Dominator 2000 Z needs little to no introduction in the world of showjumping. Although Dominator 2000 Z is not yet on the WBFSH Show Jumping Sire Ranking himself, both his sire, Diamant De Semilly (second), and his dam sire, Cassini I (a respectable 56) are on the index. Dominator 2000 Z is said to give his offspring his signature in every sense; they all demonstrate endless capacity, blood, and carefulness. Christian Ahlmann describes Dominator 2000 Z as a unique personality who always has 200% motivation for his work.
Danone Z’s dam, La Blanca Z, adds extreme quality to this youngster. Larson, the father of La Blanca Z is the son of Lordanos. Callaho’s Lissabon is the most well-known son of Lordanos in South Africa. Further, La Blanca Z herself competes on the international circuit in Belgium. In summary, Danone’s dam line produces top showjumpers as well as a few higher-level dressage horses.
THE FUTURE
Having a young stallion with this breeding in South Africa is very exciting. In the future, he will only add to the variety and growth of South African breeding. It will be wonderful to see what this young stallion produces both in himself and his offspring.
Coverings to approved mares will be available this breeding season.
