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IDEAL (pronounced E-DEE-AL) is an equine legend and is even now a BREYER
Horse Model.

The IDEAL STORY
One of just Five Four Star Stallions in the USA!
IDEAL was born  <http://www.ultimatepiaffe.com/ideal%20photos.htm> January
1, 1985 in Oldenburg, Germany, a chestnut colt who
turned grey. It was here he was branded and awarded Premium Foal status by
the Oldenburg Verband. IDEAL has matured to 16.2 hands. He was among the
first of the new modern type stallion to become popular. When his breeding
career began stallions of 17 hands were sought after. Often people assume,
and incorrectly report on the various chat pages, that he is much larger.
This probably results from his muscular physique and strong bone.
 
 History of the Oldenburg Horse at a new informational site to be found at
www.oldenburghorses.com )
IDEAL was bred by the then Burgermeister or Official Mayor of Oldenburg
Germany. (How could he be any more Oldenburg than that?)
IDEAL was hand selected to be exported to the USA to refine the sport horse
type in North America and add excellent athletic ability by improving
bloodlines.
1988 IDEAL was certified by the International Sporthorse Registry and the
German Oldenburg Verband as a breeding stallion
1990 All foals of IDEAL presented were branded Oldenburg and given Premium
Foal status. First Premium colt Interflocken record score of "8.5".

1990 IDEAL received Second Reserve Champion status at the 100 Day Stallion
Testing held at Rancho Murieta, California. IDEAL was awarded 9's on his
Jumping ability which was found to be of International quality. He scored
8's on his gaits.

1990 IDEAL was granted a Lifetime Breeding License, by the German Oldenburg
Verband and the International Sporthorse Registry.

 IDEAL at 1990 the 100 Stallion Testing
1991 IDEAL was approved by the French National Stud. Facteur Selle Francais.

1996 IDEAL was granted a Lifetime Breeding License  by the International
Arabian Horse Association.
2001 IDEAL became a Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International Approved Stallion.
2003 IDEAL became a FOUR STAR STALLION. One of just five in the
ISR/Oldenburg N.A. Registery at the time.

IDEAL, in fulfilling the expectations of his legendary ancestors,
INSCHALLAH, ZEUS, and FURIOSO, is establishing an impressive breeding record
in his own right.

IDEAL is one of only a few in a book of over 200 stallions to have sired
three 9.0 rated First Premium Foals with several 9.0 scores for movement or
conformation. 
Remarkably, 54% of IDEAL'S  total offspring have been awarded Premium Foal
status by the ISR and Oldenburg Verband N.A. Ideal's first under saddle
offspring are winning in AHSA/USDF dressage rings under both professional
and amateur competitors.

Additionally, IDEAL has sired on line champions and Champion Premium
mares. All progeny display Ideal's impeccable jumping technique. Check out
some of his youngsters jumping on our Blue Ribbon Round Up page.

Olympic and International Dressage and Show Jumping riders have called IDEAL
exceptional for both disciplines.

IDEAL, a Premium Foal in Oldenburg, Germany, received Second Reserve
Champion status at his 100 Day Stallion Testing. Awarded 9's in jumping and
8's in gaits by German judges.

IDEAL is a 3-star stallion in the categories of exceptional conformation,
excellence in performance testing and outstanding foals.
And, he seems to be well on his way to the two remaining stars.

IDEAL  has become known for his most important characteristic, his unique
and willing temperament. And, that of being an improvement stallion. Often
producing get as good as himself or better from a from a variety of mares.

IDEAL'S deceased sire, INSCHALLAH'S blood is currently very popular with
German Breeders since it has been discovered through the generations that
INSCHALLAH blood possesses the ideal temperament for successful sport horses
. . . ride-ability and temperament.
 
SEABISCUIT AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT IDEAL ...
Laura Hillenbrand, Author of SEABISCUIT wrote, "The Oldenburg Stallion IDEAL
is a model of versatility, exciting at both dressage and jumping. His
athleticism is grounded in his conformation without extremes and a nervous
system programmed to produce scope and brilliance." Equus Magazine.
IDEAL and his JUMPERS 
The picture is IDEAL at Five Years of Age. With form like this is it any
wonder he has offspring making a name for themselves in the Jumping World? 

Hap Hanson currently the Number ONE GRAND PRIX Rider in the USA aboard IDOL.

Hap Hanson on IDOL 1998 IDEAL gelding
ICON
        
ICON at the 2004 Ranch and Coast Show in California.  ICON is 1996 IDEAL
gelding out of Black Satin Aboo a TB owed by Debra Cummings of Newburg,
Oregon. ICON is also owned by Nancy Markwell