Desiderata M (“Sid”) is a 2015 Hanoverian mare with a fabulous pedigree, excellent conformation, and willing personality.

Sid is a stellar dressage athlete with an unmatched work ethic. She is currently showing successfully at 2nd Level and schooling all 3rd Level movements. Her flying changes have been started and she is picking up on them quickly. With her quick hind leg and natural suspension, she dances around the arena with ease. Sid has numerous schooling and rated shows under her belt – including competing in the open show at Festival of Champions. She would be best suited for an ambitious adult amateur or professional looking to work their way up the levels with a dedicated equine partner. We love Sid and we know her new owner will love her too!

This dressage horse is solid inside AND outside of the arena! She is fun to take on trail rides and loves to stretch her legs outside of the arena. Her work ethic and desire to please her rider make her a fantastic partner and fun to train. Sid is forward thinking and sensitive to the aids. She requires someone with a soft, understanding hand and a steady seat. 

Sid has excellent ground manners and has always been a barn favorite. She comes right to the gate when the trainer arrives and is always searching for attention! Her winning personality and silly facial expressions definitely set her apart from the rest. If you have been looking for that AA horse who has a solid foundation, great work ethic, sweet personality, and the potential to take you to your silver medal, Sid could be the mare for you!

Desiderata M is branded and has full papers from the American Hanoverian Society. She has lifetime registration with the USEF.

Sire: Elite Hanoverian stallion Dacaprio (Davignon-Caprimond) possesses superior elasticity, impulsion, and rideability. He is known for passing his elegant conformation, outstanding gaits, and jumping ability to his offspring. He received stallion licensing scores of 8 or higher in the categories of character, temperament, willingness to work, ability to work, walk, trot, canter, and in free-jumping. Dacaprio is an excellent cross with the Hanoverian W line. While best known as a dressage sire, Dacaprio also has successful offspring competing as hunters, jumpers, and eventers. He has produced 3 licensed sons and more than 20 States Premium candidate mares.

Dam: Elite Mare Winesse BC (Wolkenstein II-Leibwaechter) was imported from Germany as a 2-year-old. She spent her career as a broodmare, producing many fine Hanoverian foals with Sid being the last in this line. “Nessie” was a barn favorite known for her gentle demeanor. Her sire, Wolkenstein II, one of the best sons of Weltmeyer, had outstanding dressage and jumping ability. He was known for his excellent character and commanding presence. Wolkenstein II is also the damsire of the Olympic dressage sensation Desperados FRH, who won medals in the 2012 London Olympics, 2013 and 2015 European Championships, 2014 World Equestrian Games, and 2016 Rio Olympics.

Desiderata means “desired things” in Latin, and Sid is exactly that. She is an enthusiastic student and progressing well through the dressage levels. Sid is well-mannered and a quick learner. Her pedigree is stacked with generations of fabulous Grand Prix dressage horses. She is ready to demonstrate her abilities in any of a number of directions.