Stallion bloodlines and sires:

Following reunification with the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany), stallions from Hanoverian bloodlines and lines which came via Redefin gained a big influence on the Brandenburg breed. These included inter alia the:

Detektiv line (via Duell by Duellant, Dollarprinz by Dollart, Dispondeus by Direx),
Goldschaum xx line (via Gottland by Goldstein),
Adept line (via Abendwind by Adept, Akzento by Arzano).

The stallion Komet who derives from Mecklenburg and who miraculously escaped the enforced castration that was the rule for unapproved stallions in East Germany at that time, later came to siring greatness and produced a series of successful hereditary transmitters of showjumpers such as Kolibri by Kobold and Kogani I by Kobold I.

A comprehensive blood rejuvenation has taken place since 1990, through the newly founded breeder's association. Since then, mainly Holsteiners from the Ladykiller xx line and the Cor-de-la-Bryère-SF lines, but also stallions from Oldenburg have gained predominance. 

 

Breeding:

In 1999 the breeding stock encompassed 1.927 registered broodmares and 76 sires. The Neustadt/Dosse state stud is the breeding centre. This is where the stallion approval takes place in October every year. 

Characteristics/Application:

The Brandenburger is a well-balanced horse with a lively temperament, an easy to get along with character and little tendency to nervousness. Brandenburgers are to be found in all spheres of the riding and driving sport as well as in leisure time riding. 

Horses in top performance sport:                        

Dressage:

Dossepfeil by Debüt, German Champion 2000 (Young Riders)

Akzento, born in 1987, by Arzano, successes up to Grand Prix

Caprigold, born in 1994. Great hopes have been placed in him for the future.

Showjumping: 

Debue by Debüt

Grando, born 1987 by Gardo