KWPN Database

DEXTER R, 2008

KWPN recognized
STALLION NAMELUS R x CONTENDER

Performance report

Offspring report

Dexter R showed a uniform collection of well developed to very well developed foals with good rectangular-shaped conformation and sufficient presence. Several foals have vertical neck placement. Several have a dropped back. The front leg often has straight pasterns. The legs are tight. The walk and trot have sufficient scope but need more elasticity. The canter has good scope and balance.
Number of registered offspring in 2013: 35 fillies and 45 colts
Number of foals scored at their home location in 2013: 24 foals
Number of foals present: 7 foals

Breeding Recommendation
Dexter R can add size, a good front end, scope, and rideability to jumper breeding.

Performance test report

Conformation
Royally developed stallion with good jumping horse conformation. The head is sufficiently attractive. The poll has sufficient length. The neck has good length and muscle. The shoulder has good length and sufficient placement. The withers are well-developed and with good length. The back has good length and more than sufficient muscling. The loins are well connected and sufficiently muscled. The croup has good length, placement and a high tail set. The front leg has good length and conformation. The hind leg is correct. The legs are well developed and of good quality. The hooves are well developed. The tail is carried slightly to the right.

Lineage
Dexter R is a son of the keur stallion Namelus R. Dam U.Rubertha 15 is a daughter of the influential Contender. Elite mare B.Rubertha 11 is a full sister to Dexter R and last year received the second best score in the mare test with a total of 88 points for jumping. Granddam H. Ruberth 14 is a prestatie mare out of Joost. She produced among others Advanced (Z or higher) jumping horses by Contender, Calvados, Laurin Holstein and Odermus. Great- granddam Rubertha is a ster, prestatie mare out of the keur stallion Abgar xx. She was the dam of Grand Prix show jumper VIP (s.Joost) of Debbie Dolan, as well as five other Advanced (Z and ZZ) show jumpers. The dam-line continues with the keur, preferent Wagner-mare Nubertha and the Boris-mare Helga. This same dam-line also produced the KWPN-stallion Zazou R and Grand Prix show jumper Rubert R.
Inspection Report
Dexter R is an honest and reliable stallion with a good character. The stallion is very willing to work and well trainable, and he has a soft mouth. The walk is sound with good scope. The trot has good scope. The canter is powerful and has good scope. The stallion has good carriage and balance. Dexter R jumps with good to very good reflexes and has good technique. Dexter R seems cautious and shows a lot of power. Dexter R shows abundant talent for jumping and gives his rider a good feeling.
Stable Behavior
Dexter R 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
Dexter R can improve jumping horse breeding with size, reflexes and power, and should preferably be used with very elastic mares.
Dam Report
U. Rubertha 15 is an expressive, quality mare with good jumping horse conformation. The head is attractive with a large eye. The poll is good in length. The neck is good in length and well-set. The withers are more than sufficiently developed and extend into the back more than sufficiently. The shoulder has good length and placement. The back is a little weak and the loins should be a little stronger as well. The croup has good length and placement. The front leg is a little camped under, but correct when viewed from the front. The hind leg is a little too bent. The pasterns have sufficient length but are a little weak. The hooves are well formed. The legs are hardened and of very good quality. The walk is active with good scope. The trot has good scope and is active and well carried. U. Rubertha is a little tense in canter, but shows good scope and balance.
Height: 1.67m / 16.4+ hands; color: bay
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.