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Bernwode Brokat

Colour:

Chestnut

Breeding:

German Riding Pony (Weser Ems)
Sire: Brillant
Dam: Cornelia
Damsire: Diamant II

For further information, see below, www.bernwodestud.com or contact: Bernwode Stud Tel/Fax: 01935 840029;  Mob: 07721 766210;

Bernwode Brokat boasts an outstanding temperament, good conformation and excellent jumping ability which, combined with his wonderful paces and proven pedigree ensures a 'top class' sire of sports ponies. Bernwode Brokat is approved for breeding in the UK by the Sports Pony Studbook Society (SPSS).

He has attracted a wide range of mare types each stud season, achieving a good record of pregnancies from one insemination.  Brokat's popularity is increasing every year as his children continue to impress with many mare owners returning for second or third foals.

Several of Brokat’s offspring can be seen lower on this page or at www.bernwodestud.com. The stud is delighted with the quality and athletic ability of these youngsters, all of whom have inherited their sire's movement and delightful temperament. 

A selection of Brokat's awards and rosettes

In 2006, Brokat's eldest son Bernwode Benedict successfully licensed with the SPSS.  Also in 2006, one of his 2 year old sons was awarded a First Premium at the British Breeding Futurity and was Reserve Champion 2 year old Pony at the Final.

In 2007, all of Brokat's entered stock achieved First Premiums in the Futurity Series followed by First and Elite Premiums for his children in 2008 & 2009.

In the 2009 Evaluations Brokat ranked as the Top UK Sire of Sports Ponies and was also presented with an award as The BHF & British Breeding ‘Leading Sire of Sports Ponies over All Years’.

At the 2009 SPSS annual Mare grading, his three year old daughter, Mademoiselle, graded on a huge mark of 87.12% which qualified her for the prestigious Head Studbook. Not only did she become the SPSS 2009 Champion Mare but she was also awarded the highest mark ever achieved at an SPSS mare grading!

Bernwode Brokat was approved and licensed with Weser Ems Studbook, the German Oldenburg studbook for ponies. He sired one foal, born in February 2001, before being imported to Great Britain as a three year old in 2000. During 2001 Brokat began his ridden career under twelve year old Louise Crutcher with the help of trainer, Michael Beining.

Brokat won his first attempted affiliated dressage competition in January 2003 setting the pattern for an excellent season. Having won the selection trials for Blarney Dressage Festival in Ireland, Louise and Brokat went on to represent England at this event, not only helping their team to Gold Medal victory but also taking the Individual Gold Medal on 73.5%.

Brokat at Bernwode Stud,

Spring 2003

February 2004

In 2004, Brokat was promoted to ‘Life Graded' status by the SPSS on the strength of the quality of his offspring and successful competition career.  Also in 2004, Brokat competed his first FEI Team test at the Addington Premier League show.  In a large class of established FEI ponies he finished in 5th place ahead of two former European Team ponies!  On returning home he covered a waiting mare to end a perfect day!

Despite not having a regular rider since early 2006 and so only being ridden and competed infrequently, Brokat qualified for the 2007 Winter Regional Championships and was the only pony in his class!

  Pedigree:

Brillant

Cornelia

Bernwode Brokat's bloodlines trace back to some of our superb Welsh ponies such as Bwlch Hill Wind. He also carries the time honoured Downland blood found in so many of the most successful ponies in both Great Britain and mainland Europe.

Brokat's sire Brillant was one of the most prolific sires of successful dressage and jumping ponies in Germany, having competed himself to a high level in both disciplines in open classes. For three consecutive years he was the top sire of German dressage ponies and within the top three sires over a period of six years! He is famous for passing his kind, easy temperament and athletic sporting ability to his children. Brillant sired many State Premium daughters and a remarkable total of thirty four licensed sons. Sadly this wonderful sire passed away in 2004.

Cornelia, Brokat's dam, is by the notable pony stallion Diamant II who won a Gold Medal for Germany as a member of the 1982 European Pony Dressage Team in Copenhagen. He too has sired many approved sons and State Premium daughters.

Progeny:

Bernwode Bugatti

Born 25/6/05

Dam: Bernwode Mandy (by Apslau)

Photo by kind permission of www.greenlees-photography.com

Bernwode Golden Delicious

Born 4 June 2009

Dam: Golden Dream (by Golden Dancer)

1st Premium winner 2009 Futurity

Bernwode Britvik

Born 5 June 2007

Dam: Bernwode Dorina (by Viktoria’s Chirac)

Pictured having just been awarded ELITE Premium, Champion Sports Pony and Champion 2 year old overall at the 2009 Plumpton Futurity.

By kind permission of Rebecca Hoare

Mademoiselle

Born 25 June 2006

Dam: Utaura (by Aester Tsakka Dekota)

Breeder: Ben St John-James

Pictured age 3 having been 2009 SPSS Mare Grading Champion with the huge mark of 87.12% which qualified her for the prestigious Head Studbook. Not only did she become the SPSS Champion 2009 Mare but she was also awarded the highest mark ever achieved at an SPSS mare grading!

Tiger Lily

Born 12 June 2009 Chestnut Filly Dam: Just-Suzie (of unknown breeding)

Breeder: Amy Cox

Tiger Lily was awarded a good First Premium at the 2009 BEF Futurity at Tall Trees, Cornwall.

Photo by kind permission of www.greenlees-photography.com

Bernwode Benedict

Born 13/05/02

Dam: Bernwode Evelina (by Prins Alfred)

Graded SPSS Stallion in 2006.

Bernwode Benedict is pictured at the PSHP Stallion Display 2008

Woodwalton Bhaltair

Born 22 May 2004

Dam: Saffron of Woodwalton (16hh TB/ID type of unknown breeding)

Pictured at 5 years. 

Futurity 2006 - 1st Premium at qualifier; 1st Premium and Reserve Champion 2 year old pony at Final. Futurity 2007 - 1st Premium and Arena UK Champion 3 year old pony. BD Breed Show 2005 - winner Pony Colts/Geldings Youngstock.  BD Breed Show 2007 - winner 3 year old gelding class and was placed second overall 3 year old.

Left top and middle:  Bernwode Buggatti - born 2005

Left below: Bernwode Birgitta - born 23 May 02, pictured 2002

Above: Woodwalton Bhaltair - born 22 May 04, pictured 8 days old & 2 3/4 years

Right above & below:  Bernwode Benedict - born 13 May 02

Left top and middle: Bernwode Britvik - born 5th June 2007

Left bottom: Woodwalton Barnaby Fudge - born 15 May 2007

Above: Rosewater Breant - born 23 April 2007

Right top, middle and bottom: Bernwode Broadway - born 2006