Worthy Opponent
Worthy Opponent VE
Waikiki / Hohenstein / Archipel
Worthy Opponent VE, 16.1 ½ hh, is an imported Hanoverian Stallion with multiple studbook approvals, a successful career through Advanced Level Eventing and versatile offspring successfully competing in Dressage thru PSG, FEI Eventers and Hunter/Jumpers.
Based on pedigree, Worthy Opponent was bred to be a fabulous dressage stallion. With three wonderful gaits, he demonstrated his Dressage abilities with consistent scores in the 70s, however he excelled in eventing, almost always the leader after the dressage phase. He has shown himself to be an extremely versatile stallion, with good jumping form, talent and technique that rivals those bred for the jumper ring. Worthy Opponent was Reserve Champion of his 100-Day Test Stallion Test where he received comments from the judges and test riders on his incredible elasticity, adjustability and rideability. Scoring an impressive 135.2 overall, with five “9’s” for Character, Temperament, Canter, Jumping Aptitude and Ability to Work. His high score earned him the High Scoring Hanoverian award as well as the winner of the jumping portion of the test. That rideability coupled with his athleticism took him through a successful three-day eventing career competing to Advanced Level Eventing with Professional Dana Estes and was also ridden by an amature. Worthy Opponents success in eventing was recognized by the American Hanoverian Society who named him Horse of the Year (HOY) for Intermediate Level Eventing 2014, HOY for Preliminary level for 2010, 2011 HOY Preliminary Reserve, 2013 HOY Intermediate Reserve. Additionally Worthy Opponent was the highest-scoring stallion over fences at both the Hanoverian and Oldenburg N.A. inspections in 2007. Worthy Opponent tops off this multifaceted athletic package with a fabulous disposition, temperament and rideability.
PEDIGREE
Worthy Opponent is sired by Waikiki a celebrated son of the legendary Weltmeyer. At Waikikis Stallion performance test in Adelheidsdorf, Germany Waikiki scored a 143.08 for dressage earning him an overall 2nd in dressage and finishing 3rd overall (of 33) proving his ability as both a dressage and jumping stallion.
Worthy Opponent brings a strong damline - his dam, granddam, and great granddam were all States Premium mares. His dam Hoheit earned her States Premium title at the young age of 4, earning 9s in rideability and jumping at her testing. Dam, Hoheit is by the 2002 Trakehner Stallion of the Year Hohenstein (by Caprimond). Hohenstein a popular refining stallion known for improving type and rideability, winner of his stallion performance test and successful to Grand Prix. Hoheits damsire, Archipel known as a producer of outstanding types with confirmed brilliant gates.
OFFSPRING SUCCESS
Worthy Opponent's foal crops have produced Premium foals and Site Champions out of a variety of mares. He passes along his strong topline, compact back, long legs, strong loin connection and amazing movement as well as his superior temperament and beautiful head and neck. He has proven to refine older style warmblood mares, producing more modern foals in these crosses. He is an excellent choice for Thoroughbred mares where he passes on his amazing neck in both length and arch, his lovely neck/shoulder connection thereby improving the front end of Thoroughbred mares. Worthy Opponents offspring have been extremely easy to start, with fabulous dispositions and temperaments as well as impeccable movement inheriting his remarkable jumping ability. His oldest offspring are hitting the competition arenas with incredible success in Dressage, Eventing, and some Hunter/Jumpers. Notably, successful 4* eventer, Whiskey Up out of a Lavita Dam, Worthy Aspirations an FEI PSG Dressage mare out of a Don Frederico dam, Wred Baron a 09 Oldenburg Gelding competing in Dressage to PSG. Scroll down to view more of Worthy Opponents beautiful offspring. Worthy Opponent is not a carrier of WFFS.
Worthy Opponent will be available for fresh collections starting 4/1/2024
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Worthy Opponent Offspring
(Whiskey Up)
“Sky” is an incredible horse. Athletic beyond imagination, she has competed successfully through Training Level Eventing, including with a teenager, and schooled Prelim and higher. Sky has schooled up to 4’9”, which is easy for her. She likes to jump clean and would make an amazing jumper as she is quick, catty, and agile. Sky is a blast on the flat, and lateral work is so easy on her; shoulder in, haunches in, half pass, etc. she is confirmed in all.
Whatta Good Time by Worthy Opponent out of a TB mare did her first recognized event this weekend! She was such a good girl! Especially considering she is only about 65 days undersaddle!! She got a 7th place and as you can see, did NOT have any issues clearing the fences!!!
Wroyal Rival filly, She is a lovely tempered filly with a sweet disposition. She has the breeding to be successful in either dressage or jumping!
IF Sporthorses,2020 Westfalen Chestnut Filly. Worthy Opponent x Rio Grande. Should mature to 17+hh. Lovely eventer/jumper bred, would accel at hunters. Three lovely gaits with suspension. This filly is the best behaved horse in the barn, handled daily and has manners. Same horse on or off property, not spooky. Has been to several clinics and the clinicians loved her. Loads and stands quietly on the trailer. Ties to trailer, cross ties, stands for ground ties for farrier.
Worthy Alliance 17hh 2010 Gelding
Standing at 16.3 Reggie has an uphill build with three great gaits. Reggie is by Worthy Opponent out of a thoroughbred mare whose grandsire was Storm Cat. Reggie has competed at lower level eventing and has placed no worse than 2nd. He has a super sweet in your pocket personality with loads of character that keeps you laughing.
2021 Bay Hanoverian Filly Worthy Opponent x TizVioxx Should mature to 16.2h Bred by IF Sporthorses Registered AHS This fill has the right attitude for eventing. She learns quick and has a drive to work. Her dam is the favorite mare in the barn, and her filly is just like her. Great work ethic, playful personality, and bravery to spare. She is the perfect amount is sweet and sassy. Easy to handle, same horse on or off property, loads and trailers quietly. Bathes, ties, stands for vet
2014 Hanoverian filly by Worthy Opponent and out of a Main Studbook Contucci mare. Excellent movement and bold for a foal. Will make a fantastic event horse or dressage...has the brains and movement for either. Renee Shiska
Marissa Gump
(Wyld Thyme)
Snap! Also known as Worth 1000 Words. By Worthy Opponent out of Kodachrome, an Oldenburg mare.
“Cor” Beautiful 7 year old 16.2h reg Oldenburg gelding By Worthy Opponent out of an Art Deco mare. This affectionate boy has 3 flashy, comfortable gaits and willingness to jump he could go in many directions. This special guy is looking to please and loves to connect with his rider. Loves people and other horses. Currently schooling 1st level dressage and jumping 2’6”
Westcoast Crimson and Christine Lekutis
Harriet is working under saddle and going very well. She is comfortable in all three gaits and is an uncomplicated and willing ride. She is turning out to be a lovely solid citizen and a joy to work with. Pic at 3yo
Wregalia RHR Worthy Opponent - MS Kozumel Kalypso
Wred Baron
16.3+ gelding by Worthy Opponent out of a Graf Gotthard mare. Shown through 1st level with scores in the high 60s and low 70s. Light in the hand, responsive to the leg- very fun to ride. Would make a great partner for a rider aiming for their USDF bronze medal!
16.2h Oldenburg gelding by the eventing sire Worthy Opponent and out a top producing TB mare who is approved with multiple warmblood registries. Whitman has a fantastic brain coupled with an amateur-friendly temperament and a great work ethic. He's well schooled in introductory dressage and loves to hack in the woods. He has just as much whoa as go, so he makes his rider feel very secure. He crossties/loads/trailers/stand for farrier, etc. He is barefoot and an easy keeper
Wred Tiger out of TB Mare Bodacious Cat/Distinctive Cat, by Worthy Opponent, named as a Stallion Prospect by Oldenburg NA!!
Worth the Faith Ve
Premium foal Worth Mentioning's owner Sienna sent these shots of the handsome guy. He's coming 4, and boy does he look like Dad! "Ruff" is out of TB mare Phantom Whisper.
Wialea SWF pc Myra Sperley
Without a Doubt
Stallion Information
Registration #034668903
EVA (Equine Viral Arteritis) - Negative, vaccinated annually
WFFS- n/n not a carrier
PSSM1 (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy)- Negative
CEM(Contagious Equine Metritis)- Negative
Color- Can produce any color
Owned by Dana Estes, USA
Bred by Horst and Jeanine Petersen, Germany