Johnson

Born 2002, Bay, 173 cm

Approved: KWPN, Oldenburg, Westphalian

Johnson is a son of the Keur stallion, Jazz, who, himself, performed at the Grand Prix level with his rider, Tineke Bartels. Grandsire, Olympic Cocktail, also performed at the highest possible level and achieved numerous victories and high placings in Grand Prix and Kur to music. Grandsire, Flemmingh, is famous for producing the Grand Prix dressage horses, Krack C (with Anky van Grunsven), and Lingh (with Edward Gal). Great-grandsire, Sultan, is not only the sire of the Oldenburg-approved stallion, Sion, but also of the world famous jumper, It's Otto, (with Geoff Billington). Johnson descends from the famous 'Reina' line; the renowned mare line from breeder Wim van Arkel.

Famous horses from this mother line are: Dark Dream, Sultan, Kallisto, Mendel, Charmeur and Waldo. Johnson is a rising star.

His very interesting dressage pedigree combined with a perfect dressage model will make him a super horse for all the dressage experts. Johnson has 3 excellent gaits. Fundamental for this stallion are his easy-going character and willingness to work under saddle. This beautiful stallion is approved Westphalian, Oldenburg and KWPN.

Johnson was the overall champion of the KWPN stallionshow in 2005 and he did very well in both the performance test at Oldenburg and at Ermelo.