Foundation sire Argentinus has passed away. The Hanoverian Stallion of the Year 2005 died today following intestinal problems. The 27-year old sire passed away at his owner Heinrich Klatte's stable in Lastrup, Germany.
Argentinus was born on the farm of Jacob Büther and is sired by Argentan out of a Duden II dam. His breeder sold the modern, bay colt to Jan Munderloh and Kurt Meiners, Elsfleth. 23 years ago, Heinrich Klatte discovered him there and bought him for his stallion station. Argentinus finished third in his stallion performance test in Adelheidsdorf. He was licensed in Verden in the same year.
From totally 548 registered offspring, 15 daughters were awarded state premium mare. Seven of his sons are registered Hanoverian breeding stallions, among them the former Federal Champion of German Dressage Horses, A Jungle Prince, as well as Adlantus As FRH who competed under Lars Nieberg for the German team at the last World Equestrian Games in Spain. Two years ago, the Oldenburg mare Anka won the Jumper’s World Cup under Marcus Ehning. In 2001, Albano and Heike Kemmer became Team European Dressage Champions. Other famous dressage offspring by Argentinus are the Grand Prix horses Aleppo OLD, August der Starke, and Amaretto.
Photo courtesy: Klatte
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Argentinus, Hanoverian Stallion of the Year 2005