Tanzeln is a lovely stallion with three excellent, well balanced gaits. He received a 9 on both his walk and his canter (most important for a dressage career) and an 8 on his trot from the ATA Inspection Committee. His temperament is excellent and he has a wonderful work ethic.

Tanz's sire, Enrico Caruso *Ps*E* is one of the top Dressage producing stallions in Germany and sired the well-known Trakehner stallion Kostolony. Tanzeln's dam line is that of Dankeschön III, known for producing significant stallions, with a strong foundation, great lines and impulsion in all gaits -- this is the family of Schöner Abend, Schwarzdorn and Tannenberg.

Having completed his performance requirements, Tanzeln is currently in training with a FEI-level dressage trainer in Texas.

Tanzeln's offspring (first crop was foaled in 2005) are living up to their sire's great promise. His 8 month old filly took an 81.5% and reserve championship at her very first in-hand show.

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Performance Record:

• 2007:
• In training with Eva Oldenbroek, Tanz is preparing for a summer debut at Third Level Dressage.
• 2006:
• Ridden by Kendra Menzies, Tanzeln won or placed highly in Level 1 Dressage, qualifying for the region 9 championship (due to a trailer injury he was unable to compete)
• 2004 & 2005:
• Completed his ATA performance requirements by completing a novice level cross-country event. Successfully competed in Training Level and 1st level dressage with scores in the high 60's/low 70's.
• 2003:
• ATA Champion HOY Colts of 2000
• 4th USDFBC Colts of 2000
• 1st USDF All Breeds Trakehner Colts of 2000
• Ch Colt USDFBC Region 9 Ch. Colt at Cedar Trace I
• Ch. Young Horse, Texas Dressage Classic (79.9%)
• Reserve Ch. Colt, Glen Rose, TX
• 2002:
• Tanzeln placed 1st in all 3 "colts of 2000" in-hand classes in which he was entered in 2002 with scores as high as 78%.
• 3rd USDFBC Regional Finals "Weanling through 3 year old Colts"
• 6th USDFBC colts of 2000
• Champion Colt Mid-West Trakehner

above photos by Kari Cassel

October 2003 Trakehner Stallion Approvals 2003 photo by Pam Norton

Very good, fluid, supple, ground-covering walk. Good trot with rythmic uphill movement. Very good, balanced uphill canter with reaching hind leg engagement.

Good willing jumper showing good technique and bascule. Relaxed way over jumps.

Excellent temperament in a middle weight stallion. Good athleticism and movement in all the gaits. Should help mares who need movement and athletic ability.

- Comments by ATA Inspection Committee

Special thanks to Russell Oden, Ida Anderson, Willette Brown, Jess Fortin & Eva Oldenbroek - all who have helped us immensely and loved Tanz in the process over the past several years.

September 2003 Region 9 USDF Breeders Championship (click for larger pic)
photo by Pam Norton

3 Years Old - April, 2003

photos by Kari Cassel

March, 2003

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