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Genetic profile

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Approved offspring

No approved offspring

Performance test report

Conformation description

Generously developed, riding type stallion in good rectangular model. The neck is a little horizontal and the shoulder should have more slope. The back/loin formation is well muscled. There is sufficient quality in the base and he has good hooves.



1999

Selected at Den Bosch Stallion Show.



Performance Ermelo 1999

Hold Up Premier is an honest and reliable stallion. He is willing to work and works well.

The walk has adequate scope and tact. The trot is limited in scope and rolls a little. The stallion pushes off well from behind in the trot. Hold Up Premier has good scope in the canter. He pushes off well in the canter and carries himself well. Hold Up Premier has a passable amount of aptitude for dressage and gives his rider an adequate feeling.

Hold Up Premier pushes off more than adequately for a jumper. He jumps quickly off the ground, but should jump back more. He has good technique of the foreleg and finishes the jump well. He has adequate use of the back, but jumps a little forward. Hold Up Premier seems careful and seems to possess a great deal of scope. He has more that adequate to a great deal of aptitude for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling.

Behavior in the stall and during handling is normal.

Veterinary report:

On March 31 1999, the stallion was lame on the right hindleg. The pain could not be localized. Complaints disappeared after a few days.

The test took place from March 18 - May 26, 1999.

Performance test scores

Offspring report

Offspring 2000 (foals)
Hold Up Premier showed a varied collection of riding type foals that are in more than sufficient rectangular model. The development varies from sufficient to good. The foals have charm.
The head varies in shape from expressive to convex between the eyes. The poll varies in length and shape. The neck generally has sufficient length. The shape and muscling are good. In a few cases the transition to the wither should be smoother. The wither is well developed and long. The shoulder has good length and position. The back has sufficient length and muscling. The loins have good length, width and muscling. The croup slopes and has sufficient length. The hamstring is long. The foreleg was tied-in a few times. The pastern is long and repeatedly weak. The stance of the foreleg varies from toed-out to toed-in. The stance of the hindleg varies. The transition to the hock should be smoother and the cannon is generally long. The base is a little delicate and has more than sufficient quality. The hooves are frequently narrow with low heels. The walk is generally pure, scopey and moves well through the body. The trot has scope and suppleness. The foreleg is used well. The hindleg bends well but should be brought underneath more. The foals jump easily into the canter and show sufficient scope and balance. The croup remains high in all gaits.
Veterinary remarks: the hock was not finished that well on three foals.
The quality of the mares was good.
Shown: 14 foals out of 35 breedings.

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