Branson is a 2015 colt by Brando, out of Hoppenhof's's Merel. Branson is very much like his sire, very modern, long legged, and light on his feet, with a fearless go-getter attitude. Nothing phases him, he just rolls with every occurrence like it is no big deal. Both parents are imported from the Netherlands. Sire scores mid seventies and 8 on gaits on a regular basis at his current level, is ridden by an amateur, and has the movement and work ethic to go all the way to Grand Prix. Branson looks to be a clone of his sire, in looks, temperament, and movement.