Lineage

Contester reflects the qualities of his legendary bloodlines, natural balance, elastic gaits, commanding presence and outstanding character. Holsteiner royalty is represented in his lineage. His sire, Contender is a legend in Europe as well as in the United States .  He is most likely the most influential living stallion today. Contender's sire, Calypso II, is himself an International Show jumper. 

Contester's Grandsire, Cor de la Bryère, a sire of great sires, produces both top show jumping horses as well as highly successful dressage prodigy. Contester also traces to the desirable lines of Landgraf and Ladykiller.

Performance

This highly talented stallion's list of accomplishments grows every year with numerous national USDF/Cosequin Breed honors, including the 2003 Stallion Champion at the prestigious Devon Breed Show. Under saddle, Contester has an impressive series of wins as well, including the 2004 West Coast FEI 6-Year-Old Dressage Horse Selection Trials Championship, as well as both the USDF and CDS 2nd level Championships.

In 2005, Contester advanced to 4th level and claimed the CDS HOY Reserve Champion. In 2006, Contester and his rider, Nicole Perry worked with Klaus Balkenhol.  Klaus has described him as a powerful mover.

Drop dead gorgeous, with outstanding character and work ethic, Contester possesses powerful, uphill gaits that look as if he’s climbing stairs. Piaffe and Passage come naturally.  As quoted by a judge who saw him competing at 4^th level, Contester is “…built to do the Grand Prix.”

Progeny

The young and impressive Contester has proven to be a prepotent sire! Stamping his offspring with the grace and ability to reach for the stars. Contester is the sire of numerous winning foals, including USDF, DSHB and Cosequin Breed show champions.

Contester is currently schooling the Grand Prix and showing his natural talent for piaffe and passage.  He demonstrates unlimited possibilities both in the competition ring and the breeding shed.