Eichenkonig

Biography

Eichenkönig – Siegerhengst of the 63rd Trakehner Stallion Licensing 2026 Now Standing in Benstrup With Eichenkönig, the highly sought-after Champion Stallion of the 63rd Trakehner Stallion Licensing 2026, one of the most coveted young sires arrives at stud in Benstrup. Intensely pursued by numerous top breeding stations, this exceptional stallion combines expressive type, athletic brilliance, and outstanding dressage potential. Exceptional Type and Dressage Brilliance Eichenkönig captivates with his noble stallion expression and undeniable presence for the international dressage arena. He impresses through: An outstanding type with ideal refinement Excellent three-part body division with remarkable harmony Noteworthy correctness and structural balance In all three basic gaits, he approaches perfection: Walk: Energetic, ground-covering, and unwavering in rhythm Trot: Powerful push-off, elasticity, and expressive suspension Canter: Uphill tendency with natural engagement and carrying power His movement quality clearly indicates significant potential for the highest levels of dressage sport. Elite Bloodlines with Proven Performance Eichenkönig descends from an exceptional and internationally influential Trakehner pedigree. Sire Line His sire Kentucky was Champion Stallion of his licensing year, produced over a dozen licensed sons and numerous high-quality daughters, and has been awarded Elite Stallion status in Trakehner breeding. Like his sire, the S-level successful damsire Hofrat also holds Elite Stallion distinction and remains one of the most influential dressage sires of the breed. Dam Line – A Dynasty of Champions Eichenkönig’s dam Elize was: Reserve Champion at the Central Mare Inspection Two-time State Show class winner Member of the Champion Mare Family in the Rhineland His granddam, the premium and Elite Mare Evita XII, was Champion Mare of the Trakehner State Show in 2004 and produced the highly significant sire: Easy Game – Elite Stallion, Trakehner Stallion of the Year 2021, and sire of the world-renowned Millennium. Easy Game’s half-sister Evviva (by Kaiser Wilhelm) was named Annual Champion Mare at the 2005 Trakehner Licensing and, under Jana Freund, became Trakehner Champion of four-year-old mares and geldings at the 2006 Federal Championship in Hanover. Performance Depth Through Generations In the third generation stands Schwadroneur, who, after completing a successful performance test, moved to Denmark where he was trained to Grand Prix level. Under Danish dressage rider Anne-Grethe Thörnblad, he achieved numerous successes and was regarded as one of Denmark’s finest dressage sires. Through the Thoroughbred Cannon Row xx, as well as Raubritter, Pregel, and Stern xx, this dam line traces back to the foundation mare Eichel 62 (Federmann–Fuhlenrue). From this prestigious family stem additional licensed stallions including: Eichengold Elvis Enim Pascha Erlkönig Ortelsburg Eichenkönig – A Modern Trakehner Stallion for International Dressage Breeding With his combination of: Champion title Elite genetic foundation Proven dam line performance Exceptional rideability and mechanics Eichenkönig represents a valuable opportunity for breeders aiming to produce top-level dressage horses with type, elegance, and competitive ability. Now available at stud in Benstrup.