Hokuspokus
Brioni x Garut von Humbursky
A German-licensed eventing stallion combining rare blood with real rideability
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Owner/Agent: Elke Behrend
Contact: 07810892005
Email: elke@skimmingtonstud.co.uk
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pedigree
Biography
Hokuspokus offers event breeders something increasingly rare in modern sport horse breeding: a proven source of sound, athletic, rideable horses built to perform, stay tough and last. A German licensed and performance tested stallion with rare lines. He combines blood, stamina and natural athleticism with correct biomechanics and an exceptionally trainable temperament, consistently producing practical, brave and uncomplicated competition horses. His own testing and competition career demonstrated genuine cross country instinct, scope over fences and an economical, ground covering gallop, supported by correct, elastic paces that translate into competitive dressage marks. Rather than breeding extremes or fragile fashion types, Hokuspokus reliably sires balanced, functional athletes with strong toplines, clean limbs, good feet and powerful hindquarters, the physical foundations required for longevity and repeated effort across all three gaits. He is particularly valued for the mental qualities he passes on: rideability, willingness and a calm, sensible outlook that allows horses to cope with pressure, travel and busy competition environments, making them equally suitable for ambitious amateurs and professionals. Importantly, Hokuspokus stands out for his comprehensive genetic health screening. He has tested negative for WFFS and other recognised hereditary risk factors, offering breeders valuable reassurance and reducing avoidable genetic risk. Combined with his diverse Trakehner and performance blood influence, he provides a genuine genetic outcross with proven long term soundness. For breeders prioritising durability, temperament and real world performance, Hokuspokus offers breeders a rare compination of blood, brain and biomechanics.
Notable Progeny
Across a variety of mare types, Hokuspokus is proving himself a remarkably consistent sire, producing youngstock noted for correctness, athleticism, and genuine rideability. His stock share a recognisable stamp: balanced frames, strong toplines, clean limbs, and well angled hindquarters that provide power without heaviness, together with the temperament to learn quickly and stay relaxed under pressure. Horses bred at Skimmington Stud illustrate this reliability clearly. SKM Hannika and SKM Harry Beau show substance, bone, and durability, developing into straightforward, confidence giving competition horses well suited to eventing and grassroots sport. From lighter mares, SKM Helios and SKM Helle Freude display greater refinement, longer lines, and increased elasticity, combining expressive movement with natural self carriage and scope for dressage or dual purpose careers. Importantly, these youngsters strengthen naturally with work and mature into sound, workmanlike athletes rather than fragile types that peak early. Breeders repeatedly remark on their willing attitudes, good minds, and uncomplicated trainability, qualities that make them equally attractive to ambitious amateurs and professionals. Rather than stamping extremes, Hokuspokus reliably improves balance, limb correctness, and overall usability, allowing each mare’s character to shine while adding strength, stamina, and mental composure. The result is a growing group of versatile, long lasting sport horses bred for performance, longevity, and genuine rideability above fashion. Carefully planned matings continue to strengthen the programme for future generations and wider success overall in sport.
Results for Hokuspokus
Fully graded and performance tested in Germany. Qualified for the German Federal Championships in Cross Country. He also tested free from ECVM, MIM (all 6 panels), PSSM1, MH and others.
