Eventing. Jumpers. Dressage. Fox Hunters.
Foals of 2026
Gotham City Siren x Velantis
Gotham City Siren (Harley) has been crossed to the KWPN Stallion, Velantis, for an May/June foal!
“Gotham City Siren” is an elegant mare sired by Gotham (Hennessey E), an accomplished Dutch stallion who competed successfully at Intermediaire I and Prix St. Georges. She combines a versatile pedigree with an elegant way of going and an exceptional temperament, including her expressive shoulder freedom, compact build, and correct conformation.
HENNESSEY *E* (Seigneur / Harfe VI / Flaneur) was a majestic presence, exemplifying the elegance of the Trakehner Breed. His head was chiseled and refined with a clean jawline, then following a crisp/clean throat latch lay a long arching neck in perfect proportion to a superbly athletic frame. Straight, clean legs with substantial bone completed the masterpiece of this horse. Moreover, Hennessey's flowing gaits are the epitome of the long-sought-after product in the dressage/sport horse breeding world. He exuded style with athleticism! He has sired some of the nation’s top Hunters. Many trainers and breeders agree that, having trained many Hennessey offspring over the years, his offspring consistently possess an easygoing personality. They are very easy to handle and ride. Hennessey also passes along a very athletic jump. Hennessey's youngsters are natural over fences and have a very attractive jumping style, making them truly remarkable junior and amateur horses. He is well-known as a canter-improving sire. Hennessey himself competed in Preliminary Jumpers and Training Level Eventing.
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Velantis-
Velantis N is an exciting choice for North American breeders. Bred in the USA by Christiane Noelting, Approved Hanoverian, Rhineland, ISR/Old NA.
Velantis has obtained numerous scores over 80% in FEI classes and in 2024 he earned an incredible 91.8% in the FEI 6-year-old qualifier test. Velantis’ first foals looked stunning- tall, modern, uphill, supple and elegant.
In 2022, he earned high marks at the stallion licensing and performance test, ranking in the top 5 out of 17 stallions presented. His sire, Vitalis, is an exceptional breeding stallion known for his modern movement and rideability, while his dam's sire, Floriscount, has produced successful offspring worldwide, earning accolades such as “Oldenburg Dressage Stallion of the Year.”
Velantis has continued his show success, winning numerous championships and earning top scores, including a remarkable 91.8% in the FEI 6-year-old test in 2024. His first foal crop in 2024 was equally impressive, producing several AHS Gold Medal winners and Premium foals. With exceptional genetics, performance, and quality semen available, Velantis is an exciting option for breeders seeking high-performance offspring.
Career Highlights:
2024 FEI Young Horse 6yo Test winner (91.8%)
2024 CDS Champion 2nd Level Open
2023 USDF Region 7 First Level Champion
2022 USDF Region 7 Training Level Champion
2022 CDS Champion Training Level Open
Scarlett KD x Diacontinus
SCARLETT KD- Trakehner Mare (HIRTENTANZ)
Beginning her career as a low-level eventer and show jumper, an injury caused her to be retired early. Scarlett has continued as a broodmare for ROHF, and we can’t wait to see what she produces for us!
HIRTENTANZ
By Olympic dressage horse for Finland E.H. Axis and out of state premium, Verband premium and elite mare Herzlani/ Kostolany. HIRTANTANZ was a very successful Grand Prix jumper who retire completely sound at 18.
A truly exceptional Trakehner stallion, he is one of only 77 active breeding stallions worldwide across all breeds, distinguished by his positive breeding indexes in all disciplines—an exclusive accomplishment out of over 5,000. He is the only Trakehner with internationally successful offspring in all four disciplines: dressage, jumping, eventing, and driving. Hirtentanz is also the only Trakehner stallion approved by the Holsteiner Verband in over 65 years and is a former winner of the jumping cup in Holstein.
Remarkably, he became Stallion of the Year despite not being stationed in Europe when he received this highest honor. His offspring excel in their pursuits, praised for their willingness to perform and loved by their owners. Known for his willingness, occasional splash of color that has become his signature, and his impressive pedigree, Hirtentanz was approved as a premium stallion, awarded best jumper, and later elevated to elite status. In 2023, he was honored as Stallion of the Year, a testament to his outstanding legacy and influence.
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DIACONTINUS
The USEF # 2 Leading Eventing Sire of 2022
Elasticity paired with limitless ability. Experts called it “playful ease” when Diacontinus demonstrated its skills in the past tournament season. At the age of seven, he was able to come up with a win and numerous placings, including international placements in the advanced class.
In 2020, Diacontinus is in second place among the jumping stallions in the Germany-wide breeding value estimation with a breeding value for jumping of 156! This is due to his exceptional quality as an athlete and sire, as well as the achievements of his offspring.Due to his athleticism and above-average sire qualities, Diacontinus is one of the top sellers at the Celle State Stud!
Diacontinus is internationally successful up to 1.40m. 1st place in the 1.25m 8 year old Grand Prix. He has multiple starts at the 1.40m and 1.35m level.
Shock and Awesome XX x Persuader
Repeat breeding - First time at ROHF.
This foal is destined to be a lovely foxhunter or eventer!
Shock and Awesome (Touie) is a large-bodied, good-natured thoroughbred mare who sports a healthy pedigree going back to Blushing Groom, Ack Ack, and Bold Ruler. She has wonderful, correct legs, is happily barefoot, and has fantastic substance.
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Persuader is a 17.2-hand Black Registered Clydesdale Stallion, known for passing on exceptional temperament and rideability. He has correct gaits, strong conformation, and a lovely cadence to produce amateur-friendly sport horses.