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Bondi is an elegant dark bay Hannoverian gelding born in 2008 by Benvenuto out of a Warkant mare. He moves with athleticism and power and already displays the relaxed temperment typical of his fathers line. Bondi is a full brother to the outstanding mare Brewarrina who has shown a very promising start to her dressage career with international Grand Prix rider Anna Ross Davies. Bondi recently made his competitive debut scoring over 70% and is qualified for the finals of the Shearwater Young Dressage Horse.
Bondi's father is Benvenuto who was awarded the coveted Premium title at his licensing despite being one of the only stallions not put forwards for auction. He also scored the maximum score of 10 for temperament and character in his performance test. His father Breitling is currently number one in the German breeding index and is known for producing quality yet trainable offspring who include several licensed sons. Benvenuto’s mother's is by the legendary stallion Weltmeyer who won his stallion licencing, his stallion performance test, the Federal Championships and was awarded the title 'Hanoverian Stallion of the Year', although many may argue it should be 'of the Century'. Weltmeter has sired more than 100 approved sones, 250 State Premium mares, 11 Bundeschampions, and many successful Grand Prix horses including Olympic Gold medalist Weltall and World Cup winner Warum Nicht. One of the most exciting things Weltmeyer does is stamp his offspring with a wonderful hock action.
Bondi's mother is a daughter of the 2002 Hanoverian Stallion of the Year Warkant. He started his breeding career in 1987 and from 1993 to 1998 was stationed at Celle where he became of the stars of the Celle stallion parades due his excellent basic gaits and expressive trot. Warkant's offspring caused a sensation at auctions and competitions. 37 of his offspring were the best horses at their auctions. Even though Warkant has produced 18 licensed sons, his reputation is as a mare producer, and some exciting stallions are now coming on the scene out of Warkant mares - the most famous of which is Hannoverian Foundation stallion Londonderry. Bondi's grandmother Dixie is also the mother of the licensed stallion Stakkato and is by Dinar who produced a large number of top jumping horses such as Dinaris and Duchesse. On her mother's side Pikoer and Wurf are famous for their excellent type and high jumping qualities, Pik as xx takes care of the necessary blood. A special merit goes to grandmother Pinie, who leaves a great number of descendants in the highest regions of the jumping sport.
| Bondi | Benvenuto | Breitling W | Bismarck |
| Maja | |||
| Weserfee | Weltmeyer | ||
| St. Pr. Lyra | |||
| Wilma | Warkant | World Cup I | |
| Grandel | |||
| Dixie | Dinar | ||
| Pinie |