Independent

Biography

The 2025 Oldenburg Premium Stallion Independent captivated judges and spectators alike at the prestigious Oldenburg stallion licensing in Vechta. From his first steps on the triangular track to his celebrated appearance in the premium ring, Independent stood out as a modern dressage stallion of exceptional quality and presence. At the official licensing in Vechta, Independent impressed with outstanding type, athleticism, and rideability. The breeding commission praised him as: “A very well-developed stallion with a strong, harmonious topline and very good conformation. Main, state and elite premium mares appear in his pedigree. Always in rhythm in movement, a very good uphill tendency and fantastic power from the hindquarters.” His elastic movement, natural balance, and expressive uphill frame highlight his potential as a future top sire for modern sport horse breeding. During his lap of honour, the audience enthusiastically celebrated this noble stallion whose name perfectly reflects his striking presence: Independent. Sire: Asgard's Ibiza Independent descends from the internationally successful dressage stallion Asgard’s Ibiza. - Winner of the Small Final at the World Championships for Five-Year-Old Dressage Horses in 2018 - Fifth place in the World Championship final with Juliane Brunkhorst (GER) - International Small Tour success with Emmelie Scholtens (NED) Asgard’s Ibiza represents performance strength, elasticity, and rideability—qualities clearly evident in Independent. His dam, St.Pr.St. Elfenperle OLD, is a decorated state premium mare with proven sport success: - Bronze medalist at the Oldenburg Riding Horse Championships (2017) - Participant in the prestigious Brillantring in Rastede - Sixth place at the German Championships for three-year-old mares and geldings with Anna Mitter (GER) First offspring already successful at elementary (L) level dressage competitions for young horses Elfenperle OLD contributes proven rideability, type, and competitive success to this premium stallion’s pedigree. Independent stems from the renowned Abita dam line, known for producing sport-proven, high-quality dressage horses with strong mare performance records. This maternal line further strengthens his value as a breeding stallion for ambitious dressage programs.