Gowens, Germany—
We are sad to report the passing of the Russian Trakehner Stallion PERECHLEST by HOCKEY out of PEPELA. He was 26 years old.
Perechlest was one of the most successful dressage stallions in the world. During his career, he amassed winnings of nearly 39 thousand Euros. He had 71 Championships and Placings in international competitions at the Intermediare and Grand Prix level and Grand Prix Spécial, including 8 Grand Prix wins in a row!
He was bred in Russia, and started under saddle at the Kirov Stud. As a remonte he was quickly noticed because of his particular quality and similarity to his father Hockey. He was tried in both jumping and dressage, but continued on in dressage after being sold to Alexander Moksel. He achieved considerable success with his rider Ulla Salzgeber, but unfortunately never made it out from under the shadow of Rusty. After his approval in Neumünster in 2000, he achieved success with Patricia Bottani, riding under the Swiss flag.
His dam line brings with it toughness and performance aptitude. His full brother PACHAR was a successful international show jumper.
Perechlest exemplified Trakehner type. He was described as ‘very intelligent, tough as nails, blessed with good health, extremely willing to perform.’ With his handsome face, large eye, much expression and stallion presence. He had a correct, clear fundament. He presented himself with impressive mechanics and development of impulsion and elevation. At his approval Lars Gehrmann described him as “a stallion of medium size, and at the same time large-scale in presence; particularly full of type, with handsome face and large eye, much expression and clear stallion presence. Satisfactory at the walk…under saddle in every phase uphill. Particularly noticeable his personality and mind—easy to deal with and handle, under saddle with a active mouth, easy movement of the neck, always under the center of gravity, always working well with the rider. A Stallion who makes up for his deficiencies in conformation with outstanding movement.
Perechlest began his breeding career later in life—for a stallion with his career, he leaves behind relatively few offspring, including one approved son, FEINER PRINZ.