Bolero sired 68 offspring in Sweden prior to his import to the US. His progeny have been well received by the Swedish inspection teams and are making statements in performance outings.

Ruter Dam

At the 2005 Breeder's Trophy, two five year olds by Bolero placed in the dressage finals!  Bomerang (Bolero-Anart) placed 4th. Previously, Bomerang placed 6th at the 2003 Swedish Young Horse Championships. Ruter Dam (Bolero-Lambert) placed 10th at the prestigious event. Bolero was the only sire with two progeny in the top ten.

The following year, both horses qualified for the 2006 Swedish Young Horse Championships. Boomerang and Brit-Marie Henningsson-Ivarsson placed 4th. Ruter Dam, ridden by Young Rider Marie Christiansson placed 6th.  Boomerang went on to represent Sweden at the 2006 World Championship for Young Horses in Verden.  In 2007 and 2008, both horses successfully competed Prix St. Georges and
Intermediare I.

Bozz & Andrea at Norwegian Champions for Juniors, 2007

Bozz (Bolero-Nurmi) placed fifteenth out of 39 starts in the hotly contested five year old Championship Final at the 2003 Swedish Young Horse Championships. The previous year, Bozz placed 9th at the Breeder's Trophy making him one of the top ten four year old horses in Sweden. Bozz with his young rider, Andrea Kjonniksen are part of the Norwegian Jr. Team. Andrea and Bozz won the 2007 and 2008 NOR Championship for Young Riders.  Andea and Bozz attend the prestigious Strömsholm School.  The pair is currently competing Prix St. Georges /Intermediare I with their sights on the European Championships this year.

Helios, 6 years old, 12th at World Championship
for Young Horses in Verden, 2006
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Helios (Bolero-Pandora) born in 2000 was sold from Sweden to Norway. At his 3 yr. Old Test, he received his diploma and was the best jumper present. He scored a 9 for jumping technique and ability and a 9 for jumping temperament and general impression. Helios and owner/rider Mette Ono-Njvten placed third in the 2005 Norwegian Breeders' Championship. The pair was selected to represent Norway in the 2005 World Championship for Young Horses in Verden where they placed 18th in the B-final. In 2006, Helios and Mette won the NOR Breeders Championship for 6 yr. olds and went on to represent NOR at the World Young Horse Championships in Verden.  In 2008, the pair won the bronze medal at the Norwegian Team Championship.

Other offspring in the limelight include "Boette" (Bolero - Raladriel) who received the high score of 52 points, the highest score among 3 yr. old mares inspected in Sweden in 1999. At the 2007 Swedish Foal Championships, Boette’s  colt, Luxus by Florencio was proclaimed 2007 Swedish Foal Champion. The foal scored 93% in total, which was the highest score achieved nationwide.  Luxus was bred by Charlotte and Magnus Lillemark.

Boette (Bolero - Raladriel)

Luxus

Bolero's offspring are making their way to the US. Owners and riders are impressed with their dispositions, trainability and gaits--a complete package!

Biljard by Bolero imported to the US by Hilltop Farm for resale.

Suzanne Thomas, Bolero's owner received the following letter about Biljard, a gelding imported by Hilltop Farm, Inc. for resale in the US:

Suzanne- Just wanted to let you know that I am the happy rider of a six year old gelding whose sire is Bolero. I can't tell you how lovely this horse is to ride and what a pleasure he is to have in the stable. He is always "happy" and is extremely tolerant of his training. Lateral work is easy for him, his canter is HUGE, walk is totally yummy, etc. Right now he is learning changes...not so easy, but will be beautiful when finished. All of us here love him and wish there were more of him.

Hope his dad is just as nice for you.

Elizabeth Felgendreher Holly Oak Farm Midway, KY

Leslie Urich is pleased with her import, Bolsjoj, 1998 gelding (Bolero- Landesfürst) as well. The duo won the Third Level 2005 Amateur Champion and Reserve Champion at the Oregon Dressage Society Finals. In 2004, the pair placed fifth in the First Level at the highly competitive California Dressage Society Championships. At the USDF Region 7 Finals the same year, they placed seventh in the Great American/USDF Adult Amateur Second Level Horse of the Year division.

Brio, Class I Yearling receiving a 9 on Type!

Bolero's first US born foal, Brio arrived spring 2005! Breeder Robin Ginn of Georgia is thrilled with her foal out of her Anglo-Arab mare Belle. In 2006, Robin presented Brio as a yearling where he earned Class I status. He received a 9 on Type! Judges commented "well developed, long legged". He scored an 8 on Head, Neck, and Body with the judges wrote "well set neck, long withers, straight shoulder, good croup. Brio's canter scored an 8; "good rhythm, good hind limbs, elastic, well balanced." Brio will be presented at the 2009 Stallion Testing in the US.

Boy Wonder, 2006 Foal by Bolero out of Fortunata (HAN/TB).

Boy Wonder, 2006 colt, by Bolero out of Fortunata (Waldorf HAN - Flo’s Harmony xx) is also planning on attend the US Stallion Testing in 2009. As a yearling, Boy Wonder received Class I at his inspection scoring a 9 on Type. Boy Wonder is bred and owned by Suzanne Thomas.

Suzanne Thomas is excited about offering Bolero's bloodlines to US breeders and watching his legacy pass on to future generations. Owners of non-Swedish Warmblood mares should know that foals out of eligible non-Swedish Warmblood mares and by licensed and approved Swedish Warmblood stallions are eligible for full registration.
Mare eligibility status is determined on a case-by-case basis. Most mares with full registration papers of acceptable breeds including Thoroughbred, Anglo-arab thoroughbred, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenburg, KPWN, Westphalian that can show a pedigree of at least four documented generations are eligible. For more information regarding registration eligibility contact SWANA at www.swanaoffice.org or telephone 505.835.1318.

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