Limited Edition

This Oldenburg approved jumper stallion was a qualifier and participant in the 2001 and 2002 Bundeschampionat as a 5 and 6 year old. Limited Edition also placed as a 5 year old at the International horse show, in addition to many other placings.

His sire, Lancer III has proven to be an instrumental part of Limited Edition's success. He reached the first round finals in the German National Championship for 6 year olds. Lancer III also passed his test with a total score of 131.24 points, bringing him to finish 3rd out of 75 participants. Lancer III went on to finish third in showjumping with 133.32 points. He is described as having good gaits with excellent propulsion and good conformation. There is no doubt these traits have been passed on to Limited Edition.

Origins: Lancer III - In the German National Championship, Toni Hassman reached the first round of the finals for 6 year olds with Lancer III. He was a state-owned stallion after his first selection (spring 1993). serving at the Westphalia Landgestut Warendorf. In August 1993 he passed his test in Munster-Handorf with a total score of 131.24 points, coming in third of 75 participants.

Landgraf I - When you visit Elmshorn, Germany, these days, and you stop at the century-old "Riding and Driving School", then you are where the heart of the Holsteiner Horse Breeding is beating. And there you meet that characteristic shape of Landgraf I in front of the complex, the symbol of the modern Holsteiner Sport Horse and performance sire.

It was after the 1975 Equitana in Germany, where Landgraf easily cleared a 6'6" several times a day, that international riders started to buy his offspring. For many years, Landgraf led the list of sires of sporthorses. His offspring have won just under seven million dollars mainly in showjumping, and in this respect he is one of the top sires in the world today.

Born in 1966, Landgraf I belonged to the first vintage of his sire, Ladykiller XX, who produced another hero one year later in Lord, another of the most influential stallions in Holstein. Ladykiller XX was a very popular Thoroughbred stallion, born in England, and a descendant of the very famous stallion line of Phalaris - Fairway - Blue Peter - Sailing Light, combining with Hyperion. His dam also carried Phalaris-blood, as well as Son-in-Law. Landgraf had a very good temperament which he passes on dominantly, together with excellent movement.

At least 340 broodmares by Landgraf I are registered in the Holsteiner stud book, 260 of these are in the Head Stud Book, 70 have been awarded the State Premium, and a considerable number have been champion mares at shows. Landgraf I was a legend already during his lifetime. His genes are securely anchored in the breed of the modern sporthorse.

Ladykiller xx - Ladykiller xx embodies the powerful type of the thoroughbred. He was a strikingly handsome stallion with pronounced masculine attributes. He had an excellent mastery of the three basic gaits and was imbued with the very best character and temperament values. Of the enormous number of thoroughbreds that were applied in breeding in the 1960's and the early 1970's, he turned out to be the best by far. He clearly transmitted himself, his marked type, the magnificent head, correct and powerful foundation and excellent jumping ability in regard to capacity, manner of jumping, leg technique and above all spirit.

Ladykiller produced numerous top jumpers and event horses and passed on his good disposition to many first class broodmares and approved stallions (Landgraf I and Lord). Ladykiller was a clearly prepotent sire who passed on his beautiful head, good bone, and strong legs. He was very talented over fences (lots of heart, ability, tight with front ends and good bascule). With regard to his impact on the breed, he is Holstein's most important Thoroughbred sire.

Limited Edition's damsire Zeus progeny have won over 5 million DM to date. Some of Zeus' highly successful show jumping progeny: Lonesome Dove, Czar, Zymbal I, Zymbal II, Swift, Beach Boy, Zenit, Zyklon, Zarino 4, Zunkunft, Zaandam, Zapateado, Zyklus, Zeno, Zandor Z, Marlon [VDL], and Zaster 5 make Zeus a paramount producer of show jumpers. Today, Zeus is still one of the most sought after sires of show jumpers, and Zeus has proven himself to be an outstanding bloodline for the hunter ring as well by producing. Zeus was brother of Diabless I ISO 160, ISO 140 Icare C and Figaro VII ISO 134. He goes to the Germany where he was, in 1980, the best sire of winners in CSO (Mr. Midnight Madness Whitacker, Zampano double champion.

Limited Edition 's Pedigree

PR.H. Lancer III	Landgraf I	Ladykiler xx
		Hauptstutbuch Warthburg
	Zuchtbuch Inula	Fantus
		Zuchtbuch Nachtblume
L. St. -S Hauptstutbuch Zarah	Zeus	Arlequin AA
		Urielle
	Hauptstutbuch Guernika	Goldstern
		Hauptsutbuch Ramona