Dean Martin CR & Frank Sinatra CR

Top Two Hanoverian Young Stallions in US

In 2008 Cadence Ranch decided to import two Hanoverian stallion prospects. Early fall, the two prospects, Dean Martin CR and Frank Sinatra CR arrived from Germany. Both colts came off the trailer in excellent shape and showed lots of promise. Fortunately, they are growing into everything that we had hoped for and so much more. They finished their first year of showing as Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for the American Hanoverian Society.

Dean Martin CR, a solid black colt, is by Don Frederico (by Donnerhall) and dam sire Weltmeyer. He is the spitting image of his sire, inheriting his elegance and impressive movement. Don Frederico became the Champion of the 1999 Hanoverian Stallion Licensing. He received excellent scores for rideability, gaits and confirmation. In 2005 Don Frederico was named the second most valuable sport horse breeding stallion. In 2009, he was awarded the prestigious Grand-Prize at the 120^th elite auction in Germany. Weltmeyer, Dean’s damsire is a legend and considered one of the most influential stallions in the Hanoverian breed. Winner of his stallion licensing in Verden and winner of his performance test. Also, won the 3 year old stallion classification at Championships, honored as best stallion in his age-group and then named Hanoverian Stallion of the Year in 1998. Wetmeyer has produced 70 excellent quality licensed sons.

Dean Martin CR has followed in their foot-steps already receiving numerous awards:

• Reserve Grand Champion American Hanoverian Society 2009
• Grand Champion Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships Series 2009
• Adequan/ USDF Dressage SportHorse Breeders HOY Awards - 3rd Place Nationally 2009
• Champion Proud Meadows Sporthorse Breeding Show June 6, 2009
• Champion Proud Meadows Sporthorse Breeding Show September 19, 2009
• Grand Champion Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships Series 2010
• Reserve Grand Champion Black Star Sport Horse Breeding Show, September 10, 2010
• Grand Champion Southern Sporthorse Breeders Show, September 12, 2010

Frank Sinatra CR, a bay colt with four white socks, is by Fidertanz (by Fidermark) and dams sire De Niro.  Frank strongly resembles both his sire and grand sire inheriting their elegance and outstanding temperament. Fidertanz was a shining start at his stallion testing, receiving standing ovations and was the undisputed Champion Stallion. His sire, Fidermark also won his performance test as well as the Bundes champion at, Optimum and Grand Prix. De Niro the 2008 Hanoverian Stallion of the Year is referred to as “the embodiment of the Hanoverian stallion.” He combines the best bloodlines of the Oldenburg and Trakehner with a dash of Thoroughbred achieving a very modern stallion.

Again, Frank Sinatra CR is already following in the footsteps of his breeding:

• Grand Champion American Hanoverian Society 2009
• Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships Series 2009 - 4th place
• Adequan/ USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeders HOY -  5th Place Nationally 2009
• Reserve Champion at Proud Meadows Sporthorse Breeding Show June 7, 2009
• 3rd at Proud Meadows Sporthorse Breeding Show September 20, 2009
• Reserve Champion Southern Sporthorse Breeders Show, September 12, 2010
• 3rd Black Star Sporthorse Breeding Show, September 10, 2010
• Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships Series 2010 - 4th place

We expect many more great things for Frank and Dean as they begin their under saddle careers in 2011. To learn more about them, please visit Cadence Ranch