Danser showed a uniform collection of more than sufficiently developed foals with sufficient rectangular-shaped conformation, good Gelder type, and presence. The foals move with excellent carriage and use their legs correctly, although in some foals, the hind leg should step under the body a bit farther and carry more.
Breeding Recommendation
Danser can contribute a good front end, movement, and presence to Gelder horse breeding. He is best paired with mares which have good rectangular-shaped conformation and sufficient bone.

Conformation
Danser is a sufficiently-developed stallion with good Gelder type and sufficient rectangular-shaped conformation. The head is attractive. The poll has good length, and the throatlatch is more than sufficient. The neck has more than sufficient length and vertical placement, with more than sufficient muscling. The stallion has a light underneck. The wither is well developed with good length. The shoulder has more than sufficient length but is straight. The back has sufficient length but is slightly dropped. The loins are sufficiently muscled and connected. The croup is slightly sloped and has sufficient length. The point of the hip to the point of the buttock is long. The front leg is correct. The hooves are a little small with high heels. The hind leg is straight. The legs are well developed and of good quality.
Lineage
Danser’s sire Sander is approved for the harness horse breeding direction. His pedigree is comprised mainly of classic harness- and Gelder stallions. Notable traits of Sander offspring include a vertical neck, excellent carriage, and outstanding suspension in the trot. Danser's dam Sharon is by Ahoy, who is still healthy despite his advanced age. He produced the approved stallion Rubus B, who competes in ZZ-advanced level dressage. Ahoy offspring are known for their reliable temperament. Danser's granddam Jytane earned the ster predicate. Her dam Gatella produced the show horse Kempenaar (s.Statuur).
Inspection Report
Danser is an honest, reliable, and energetic stallion. He has good willingness to work and trainability.

Dressage
The walk is pure and has more than sufficient to good scope. The trot has more than sufficient scope and power. The canter has more than sufficient scope and power. As a Gelder horse, Danser demonstrates more than sufficient to abundant talent for dressage and gives his rider a more than sufficient feeling.

Jumping
Danser jumps with more than sufficient reflexes and form, and he completes his jump well with his hind end. The stallion appears careful and shows sufficient scope. As a Gelder horse, Danser demonstrates more than sufficient talent for jumping and gives his rider a more than sufficient feeling.

In-harness
Danser shows abundant to more than abundant readiness to work in harness. He has a steady and reliable temperament with good energy. The walk is pure with more than sufficient activity and sufficient scope and elasticity. The trot has more than sufficient scope and power. The canter is light-footed and powerful with more than sufficient scope. The stallion has good maneuverability and body position. The overall picture as a horse in harness is good.
Stable Behavior
Danser is an honest and reliable stallion. He is easy on the ground and quiet in his stall.
Veterinary Report
No remarks.
Semen Inspection
Expected fertility class: sufficient.
Breeding Recommendation
Danser can improve willingness and the canter in Gelder horse breeding. He is best paired with mares with good rectangular-shaped conformation.
Dam Report
Sharon is a well-developed mare with more than sufficient Gelder type and good rectangular-shaped conformation. The head has more than sufficient presence with a nice large eye. The poll has more than sufficient length. The throatlatch is thick. The neck has good length and vertical placement, with poor muscling. The wither is high and has good length. The shoulder has good length and placement. The back is slightly dropped. The loins are tight. The croup has good length but is straight; the tail set is high. The front leg is back at the knee. The hind leg is correct. The pasterns are straight. The hooves are well developed. The legs are of good quality with normal circumference. The mare was not evaluated for movement due to lameness as the result of an injury.
Height: 1.69m / 16.2+ hands; color: dark chestnut with silver dapple factor
This report is based on data and knowledge available at the time of approval (fall 2011). Some data in this report may be revised at a later date if new data or knowledge becomes available.