2006 German Oldenburg Gelding.  Black Bay  16′2hh

Sire:  Sir Donnerhall

Dam Sire:  Gladstone

Redhawk’s Sagacity, a premium foal bred by Red Hawk Ranch and awarded Stallion Prospect status by the German Oldenburg Verband at his foal inspection, is just now being started under saddle at Red Hawk Ranch. 

This is a youngster who absolutely proves breeder Bob DeGour’s philosophy of “Bridging performance with character.”  Says handler Gabino Delgado, “Sagacity is by far the easist of our young horses.  He listens and trys really hard.”  Trainer Jaclyn Meinen agrees, but adds “Not only is his character just SUPER, but the combination of this with his athletic ability is clearly going to be an asset as he progresses in his training.  I see him as a real strong contender for the USDF Young Horse program.  I just don’t think it will be that hard for him mentally or physically to perform at that level.”

Thomas Rhinow (Oldenburg Deputy Director / Auctions) spoke unusually highly of Redhawk’s Sagacity at his 2006 foal inspection:  “He is exceptionally special.”

The decision to breed Redhawk’s Glestrina to Sir Donnerhall came with the knowledge that based on what we saw in Europe of Sir Donnerhall’s first foal crop the year before, we would get refinement and character with the cross to the spectacular but “sharp” Dutch mare who went to the Dutch National Young Horse Championships (The Pavo Cup) as a 4 year old.

During the 2005 Stallion Performance Test (SPT) at Adelheidsdorf,“Sir Donnerhall“ achieved the highest Dressage Index ever, with a 163.   Comments from the SPT Jury of Judges:  “Sir Donnerall has very good walk, trot is so graceful it swings through his whole body, wonderfully supple & magnificent uphill bouncy canter.”   During his 30 Day Test in 2004, Sir Donnerhall was awarded Champion of all three gaits, with scores ranging from 9.0 to 10.0.  His Rideability score was 9.5. 

 Sagacity is the first of many Sir Donnerhall breedings repeated by Red Hawk Ranch in the ensuing years and no small wonder.  He is a remarkable example of excellent breeding for sport and replicates himself against all types of mares…but especially well with the top Red Hawk Ranch mares.

For video of Sagacity, please click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ8Pol3WY0w
 

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