Hanoverian Stallion
In the realm of show jumping, Gonzo I's pedigree is impeccable. His dam is a full sister to the legendary Deister, who in one decade with the Olympian Paul Schockemoehle, amassed $1.5 million in earnings, winning an Olympic Silver medal, four German National Championships and three European Championships. Gonzo I's sire, Gepard, produced well-known Hunter sire All the Gold and 12 Grand Prix show jumpers. His grandsire, Gotthard, is the most famous jumping sire in the Hanoverian breed.
Gonzo I proved his jumping heritage with success in the Open and Puissance Divisions under Olympian Frank Sloothak. He also competed through Fourth Level Dressage. His offspring are much sought after by professionals and amateurs in all disciplines, both for their versatility and their great temperaments, another wonderful trait Gonzo was w ell known for. This great horse also produced several States Premium mares in Germany, and his German FN recorded Dressage Production Index (for offspring) now equals his Jumping Production Index. In other words, Gonzo I's offspring are excelling in both Show Jumping and Dressage. He also produced numerous premium foals after he was imported to America in 1995.