Seneca Ridge Trakehners

Odin’s paternal brother. I believe Odin is one of two approved direct son’s of Kostolany still alive. The other is in Germany. I invite you to look closely at Odin’s offspring. They speak loudly as to the quality he passes on!

Gribaldi: The Black Stallion Who Shaped Modern Dressage 🖤🐴

Few dressage sires have left a hoofprint as deep as Gribaldi. Born in 1993, this striking black Trakehner stallion combined presence, performance, and pedigree in a way that still echoes through the sport today.

After being named champion at the 1995 Trakehner Licensing in Neumünster, Gribaldi went on to stand in Holland and gain approval with major studbooks including KWPN, Oldenburg, and Danish Warmblood. His career under saddle was impressive too, with Edward Gal competing him successfully at Grand Prix level. 🏆

But Gribaldi’s true legacy came through his offspring. He sired some of the most recognisable names in international dressage, including Totilas, Painted Black, Sisther de Jeu, Unee BB, and Girasol. His sons and daughters helped shape elite competition and breeding programmes across Europe.

What made Gribaldi so influential was not just one superstar foal, but the consistency of his line. His progeny appeared in young horse classes, Grand Prix arenas, and major breeding rankings. By the 2014 WBFSH rankings, he was listed in first place as a dressage sire, with Totilas among his leading representatives.

Gribaldi passed away in 2010, but his impact did not end there. Through Totilas, Easy Game, Painted Black and many more descendants, his blood continues to influence modern dressage horses — elegant, expressive, powerful, and unforgettable. ✨

A stallion, a performer, a sire of legends: Gribaldi remains one of dressage breeding’s great names. 🖤

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Beaux Reves SR just delivered a large baby! More later! Hoping for a double-header tonight. We have been watching Zara SR for two weeks now.

Extra doses available tomorrow. Respond by 8:30 in the morning please!