2004 Rastede - Oldenburg Tour

Spring Memories Against Autumn Melancholy

Curiosity at Kotschofsky

Next stop is Oliver Kotschofsky's barn were the youngsters have the most incredible lush fields to stand in. Here Kotschofsky describes the history of his barn. "The founder of the breeding and riding stables, Franz Kotschofsky, always had a preference for horses. In his younger years, he worked with horses on estates or in forests. In the 60’s he first bought his own broodmare, with which the existing breeding business began. The first broodmares were based on Hannoverian bloodlines, for example, our premium mare “Pikante”, which among others were delivered by the internationally successful jumper “Dobel’s Luigi”.

In the 80’s, Franz Kotschofsky changed to the Breeders Society of Oldenburger Horses. He bred continually successful jumping and dressage offspring, as well as many other award-winning mares and prize-winning stallions. During his lifetime, Franz Kotschofsky was already supported by his sons Klaus and Oliver. They continue to lead the business in his interest."

The Kotschofsky's are very much involved in show jumping breeding, but have also bred some very well known dressage horses, such as Rosemount Show Tyme (by Landadel, Royal Gala (by Royal Diamand) and Pro Savage (by Pilox)

The picture left are the one year old geldings. They are look in perfect shape.

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