Die Perle
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By DeLorean × Gribaldi × Rex Magna xx
Die Perle is a modern sport mare with a performance-oriented pedigree through DeLorean, Gribaldi and Rex Magna xx. This blood combination unites rideability, refined type and a high degree of collection ability – qualities that are highly sought after in advanced dressage sport.
Through Gribaldi, Die Perle carries renowned Trakehner top blood, known for elegance, expressive mechanics and an active hind leg. DeLorean complements this line with strength of character, mental stability and a clear willingness to perform. Rex Magna xx adds substance, frame and reliable athletic capacity to the pedigree.
Sire: DeLorean
A Hanoverian stallion, born in 2011, black, approx. 169 cm.
🧬 Pedigree
Sire: Dancier
Damsire: Weltmeyer
The pedigree also includes bloodlines from De Niro, Donnerhall, Alicante, Airport and Lancier.
Dancier was a well-known Hanoverian stallion who sadly passed away in 2017. He was Hanoverian Champion Stallion in 2004, won his stallion performance test (HLP) in 2005 and competed up to advanced (S) level dressage.
🏆 Results and qualities
DeLorean:
Dressage winner at his 30-day performance test in Münster-Handorf
Awarded very high scores (including 10 for rideability and canter)
Won qualification for the Bundeschampionat in 2016 with a score of 8.4
He is known for outstanding rideability, clear rhythm, good movement mechanics and an active hindquarter.
Damsire: Gribaldi (1993–2010)
A black Trakehner stallion who had enormous influence on modern European dressage breeding. He combined refined type with powerful movement and became a highly influential sire, particularly in Dutch and German warmblood breeding.
Sire: Kostolany
Damsire: Ibikus
🏆 Sport
Gribaldi competed internationally in dressage and achieved Grand Prix results. He was especially known for his powerful trot mechanics, active hind leg and expressive presence.
🧬 Influence in breeding
Gribaldi became a milestone in dressage breeding and sire of:
Numerous licensed sons
Many State Premium mares
A large number of international dressage horses
He typically passes on:
✔️ Mechanically strong, elastic trot
✔️ Active and carrying hind leg
✔️ Expression and charisma
✔️ Ability to collect
✔️ Sensitivity and energy
Gribaldi blood is often combined with strong Hanoverian or Dutch mare lines to unite Trakehner refinement with modern sport type.
He sired:
27 licensed sons and 43 State Premium mares
More than 49 offspring successful at advanced (S) level dressage
Among his most famous sons are:
Totilas – one of the most successful dressage horses in history, winner of multiple World and European Championship gold medals
Hofrat
Distelzar
Zardin Firfod
Painted Black I and Painted Black II
Painted Black I placed second at the World Championship for 6-year-old dressage horses in Verden 2003 with Anky van Grunsven.
Moorlands Totilas, ridden by Edward Gal, became one of the most successful dressage horses in history, winning multiple World and European Championship gold medals.
Great-grandsire: Rex Magna xx (1974–1995)
An English Thoroughbred stallion used in European breeding, later gaining importance as a refining sire in warmblood breeding.
🔹 Basic information
Breed: Thoroughbred
Born: 1974
Died: 1995
Colour: Dark bay / brown
Sire: Right Royal V xx
Dam: Chambre d'Amour xx
🏇 Origin and type
Rex Magna xx descended from classic, performance-proven racing bloodlines. As a Thoroughbred, he contributed:
✔️ Refinement and blood
✔️ Stamina
✔️ Lightness of movement
✔️ Improved fitness and durability
🧬 Influence in warmblood breeding
Rex Magna xx was used as a refining sire in sport horse breeding, particularly when breeders wanted to add more blood, energy and functional athleticism to heavier warmblood lines.
His blood appears in several European pedigrees, where he has contributed:
Improved responsiveness
Greater suppleness
Enhanced type and elegance