Fuerst Gotthard 1983-2009

[Edgar]

Fuerst Gotthard “The Titleist” 1983 – 2009

September 25, 2009

Lincoln, CA- Susan and Edgar Schutte of Rainbow Equus Meadows sadly announce the passing of Fuerst Gotthard-First Gotthard/Inschallah x/More magic xx, their popular 26 year old Homozygous gray Oldenburg stallion, who was laid to rest after a short battle with age related issues. Fuerst Gotthard was with the Schuttes the past 14 years and was imported from Gestut Vorwerk before being licensed in the US. He also stood a few years at Glenwood Farms. 3 year old Fuerst Gotthard was reserve champion of the first American 100 day test in Culpepper with 132.24 points; 8 for riding and 9 for jumping, versatility which we saw him pass on to his offspring. Fuerst Gotthard, shown under the name "The Titleist", won multiple Grand Prixs, World Cup classes and placed in many more classics with Olympic riders Robert Ridland, Hap Hansen and Eddie Macken.
Some of his winnings included:
'91 Jimmy Williams Futures, '92 Spruce Meadows Grand Prix, '92 LA National World Cup, '92 Flintridge World Cup, '92 LA World Cup, '92 Del Mar World Cup Finals, '93 Winner Desert Circuit World Cup Classes.

Fuerst Gotthard was selected for the Hanoverian jumper breeding program and produced several offspring now in the program. He was one of just a handful Oldenburg NA 5 star stallions.

Fuerst Gotthard produced an incredible and rare array of high quality offspring registered amongst 12 breed organizations bringing home top awards for most of them; jumpers, dressage horses, eventers, breedshow winners, grand prix winners, AHS jumper breeding selections, premium foals, licensed son’s including the 2006 high score stallion for Oldenburg NA, 2002 high scoring Hanoverian mare, premium mares and elite mares who in some cases scored as high as 9’s for both jumping and ridability. We are blessed to have his great sons and daughters.

Fuerst Gotthard lived a full productive life, gave us super offspring and memories, got to enjoy a few years of retirement and grazed till his last minutes. Rest in peace Fuerst Gotthard, we will miss you.

For pictures and a more detailed overview of Fuerst Gotthard and offspring go to:

http://www.rainbowequus.com/FuerstGotthard.htm

[ponygirl]

My condolences. We have a 3 yr old daughter of his in the area that's lovely.

[Iron Horse Farm]

Oh Edgar, I'm so very sorry. :cry:There is a very beautiful Voltaire mare waiting for him at the bridge. It has been a tough year. You are in our thoughts.

[Dressage_Diva333]

Sending my condolences... he was a great horse, with so many successful offspring. Seems like every large show there would be at least one Fuerst Gotthard offspring.

RIP :no:

[sporthorsefilly]

Edgar my sympathies on the loss of that magnificent gray! He had a very long and productive life. I know you were extremely proud of him and lucky to have been able to enjoy him so long. He too was fortunate to have an owner who cared so beautifully for him. RIP Fuerst Gotthard

[sid]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Edgar. What a fantastic stallion he was and what a good life you gave him.

My sincerest condolences,

Susan

[Home Again Farm]

I am so very sorry, Edgar. Fuerst Gotthard was a wonderful stallion. He was lucky to have a long life and wonderful people in it. May he rest in peace.

[CrossWinds81]

I am so sorry for your loss! What a magnificent stallion he was...still is through the legacy he has produced. I hope the fondest of memories with him are the first that come to mind, it is such a hard decision to make, but I am sure he is thankful to you for providing him with a loving home. Godspeed Fuerst Gotthard!

[Walnut Farm]

my sincere condolences!!!

He was very loved and I am sure he knew it!

[horsechica58]

My condolences to you and your family Edgar :no:
He was a great horse

[CathyKb]

Edgar & family - I am soo sorry. He was a beautiful outstanding stallion. Rest in Peace.

[misita]

I'm so sad to hear this news. What a wonderful stallion! How fortunate we all are to have so many of his offspring and approved stallions too. His legacy lives on.

Condolences,

Chris

[woweezowee]

Although I am new to the horse world (vs the pony world), in the little time I've been researching stallions I've already read so much positive press about Fuerst Gotthard & his offspring. It's obvious he's made a valuable, lasting contribution to many disciplines.

My thoughts are with you.

[ASBJumper]

Sincerest condolences from the Great White North. He was much loved, and clearly led a long, happy life. :sadsmile:

[Hillside H Ranch]

I'm so, so sorry to hear this. One of my favorite stallions. My 4 year old son of his is at his first "A" show as we speak. I will give him a big hug when I see him next.

[Cartier]

Edgar,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your great stallion. No question but that he was a tremendous asset to Warmblood Sport Horse breeding in this country. You can take great pride in knowing that you did as much for him and his legacy as any owner/breeder possibly could.

Warm Regards
Elaine and Arthur Greenwood

[Lesley Feakins]

My deepest condolences, Edgar, for the loss of your wonderful stallion.

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

I'm so sorry Edgar. He was an awesome stallion.

[tuckawayfarm]

My condolences to you and your family. I hope you find comfort knowing you gave him a great life and that he lives on in his outstanding offspring.

Godspeed Fuerst Gotthard. :cry:

[clint]

Edgar, I'm so sorry. What a grand stallion he was, and you gave him a wonderful life. :cry:

[Molly Malone]

I am so sorry for your loss. He had a fine life.

[spacely]

I am so sorry Edgar. My condolences. :(

[kellidahorsegirl]

:( So sad. I love that stallion..he's amazing and has left one hell of a footprint.

[shea'smom]

What a lovely long life he had. We have one of his daughters here. She is a super jumper.
godspeed.

[Nikki^]

I am so, so sorry Edgar. It saddens me greatly as I always loved FG. I own a granddaughter of FG and she looks just like him too.

[nsm]

Edgar, I am so very very sorry. Fuerst Gotthard was a fabulous stallion and he will be greatly missed. His passing is a great loss. RIP Fuerst Gotthard-

Nancy

[HSGF]

I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful stallion......:(

[ise@ssl]

He truly was a GREAT HORSE!

[STF]

Im very sorry for your loss! A wonderful stallion that lived a very long and sucessful life of his own and in his offspring. Goodbye to a great one! :(

[Ainsley]

I'm so very sorry :( but I know that there are some wonderful horses waiting for him over the bridge.

Condolences to all of his people, he will definitely be missed.

Jennifer

[EquineLVR]

Edgar, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. He was an amazing stallion and his memory lives on in all his wonderful offspring.

Godspeed FG....:(

[Horsecrazy27]

Oh, that is so very sad to hear. He was a stallion I hugely respected and admired. A tremendous, tremendous irreplaceable loss.

I was so sorry to read this today. Rest in peace boy!!!

God bless you and your loving family! You gave him a wonderful home!!!

He was beautiful and talented.

[kokoda]

Our sincere condolences to Edgar and his family ... RIP Fuerst Gotthard.

[au_panda]

So sorry to hear of the passing of your great stallion.

[can't re-]

My condolences to you Edgar and your family.

[Sebastian]

Edgar,
Deepest condolences to you and yours... He was an AMAZING horse -- not only an influential breeding stallion, but an awesome competitor in his own right! He will be greatly missed by us all.

The beauty is that his legacy lives on...our 4 year old gelding is DEFINITELY a chip off the ol' block.

Seb :sadsmile:

[Sonesta]

Edgar, I'd like to add my deep condolences to those of the other COTHers. FG was one of the true greats that we have had in this country. I am so glad that his blood lives on in his many outstanding offspring.

He really was "too sexy" for his own self!

RIP, Fuerst Gotthard.

[TKR]

Godspeed Fuerst Gotthard -- what a great legacy you have left behind. Deepest sympathy to Edgar and family and all those who loved him.
PennyG

[KBEquine]

Deepest sympathy to all who loved this great stallion.

[dbts]

Edgar and Susan, you have my condolences. I am truly sorry for this great loss. He will be missed.

[ottb_dressage]

Edgar & Susan, I'm so very sorry to hear of this terrible loss. FG was a magnificent stallion and you two were amazing caretakers. He has such a wonderful legacy in the warmblood world, and I hope that the continuing successes of his many offspring will bring you joy.
My deepest condolences on his loss...may he rest in peace.

[Daydream Believer]

My condolences on the loss of your lovely stallion. He left a great legacy.

[Robinovich]

Our Sympathies Edgar. Fuerst Gottard was a very lucky horse to have spent most of his life with you at your farm. God Bless. Warren & Rachel

[maybedog]

My deepest condolences. Having just lost my 26yr old best friend 2 days ago I know the pain you are feeling. Godspeed FG say Hi to Dexter for me.

[Oakstable]

I saw him in a Grand Prix at Indio many years ago.

What a lucky horse that he ended up with Edgar and Susan for his final years.

RIP FG.

[winsmorefarm]

I still have an ad for him, from when I first got the idea of breeding horses. He was my "poster boy" and although I never had the chance to breed to him, I hope to include one of his daughters as a broodmare. He has left quite a legacy in spirit, body and soul.

My deepest condolences for your family as he crosses the bridge.

[risingstarfarm]

Edgar and Susan, you have my heartfelt condolences. Your loss is shared by all sporthorse breeders.

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to breed a mare to FG - he left an impressive legacy.

[akrogirl]

I feel very blessed to have been able to meet Fuerst Gotthard last year, when Edgar so generously took the time to show my friends and I around his beautiful facility. Even in old age, FG still looked magnificent - a testament to Edgar and Susan's wonderful care.

I am also forunate enough to have a wonderful FG daughter - the sort of horse I had always dreamed of, but never thought I would be lucky enough to have. I hope Edgar will consider her worthy of having her photo added to FG's offspring page some day.

My very sincere condolences to Edgar and Susan, and I will definitely give my girl an extra big hug tomorrow.

[ticofuzzy]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a true gem of a horse. I was endlessly amazed at the quality of offspring that he put on the ground.

[railmom]

Edgar, my deepest condolences to you and your family. What a wonderful retirement you gave this beautiful horse and what a great legacy he left behind.

[Springlake1]

Godspeed FG...we feel blessed to have known you and have two of your daughters.
The bridge has been busy this week!

[Kyzteke]

Edgar & Susan -- I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a magnificent stallion -- a very successful competitor and a grand sire. I doubt he could have had a better life.

[VirginiaBred]

My condolences on the loss of a great one. :(

[Whitehedge Farm]

He will be missed Edgar!! Such a super stallion!

[Quinn]

My heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Such a beautiful animal.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[Burgie]

So sorry to hear.
My condolences.

[Charmb]

It is sadness for all of us, when a great one passes. Thank you for bringing him to all of us in NA. His offspring are continuing his legacy, and yours. Our very best to you, as you pass through this time of grief. Charmaine

[Centuree]

I have always admired this beautiful stallion. So sorry for your loss, he will be missed.

[1derful]

Edgar, I am very sorry to hear about the sad news. My deepest condolences.

[DownYonder]

Edgar, I am so sorry to hear this news. What a wonderful horse he was. He was a lucky guy to spend his last years with you. RIP to the great grey one.

[camohn]

Condolances from the east coast.

[SilverBalls]

Very sad news indeed. Sorry for your loss Edgar

[Fred]

I am very sad to hear of the passing of this great horse.
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences, Edgar.

[cottagefarm]

My condolences on your loss.
I was fortunate enough to ride and then own one of FG's daughters.
We were very fortunate to have him here in the U.S thanks to you Edgar.

[windyoak]

Edgar, so sorry for you and your family's loss. He was an amazing stallion that will live on in his amazing progeny.

[wildswan]

Edgar, Susan and family -

We too send our condolances for your loss. All those who had the opportunity to know and love this magnificent stallion will forever keep him in their hearts.

Tom & Sherry Musgrove
WildSwan Hanoverians

[canwong]

My condolences.
RIP, FG.

[desilu]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MagicRoseFarm]

Sorry to hear of his passing. He lived a grand age , and left quite a legacy for US horsemen.

[showjumpers66]

I am so very sorry!

[Draygonfyne]

Edgar...my condolences on your loss. :(

[luckeys71]

Edgar:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of the wonderful Fuerst Gotthard. I am so glad I got to meet him a few years ago. I have one of his earliest foals, a wonderful 20 year old mare who looks just like him. I have, also, been blessed to have a very fancy Grandom filly out of her. Fuerst Gotthard will be sadly missed.

[Edgar]

Thanks everybody!
This is the first older stallion we lost and this horse has quite a following. I got hundreds of messages, pictures, offspring stories and flowers for him. Amazing. We and many others will cherish him in our performance and breeding programs for a long time to come.

[flshgordon]

a bit late to the party, I just came across this.

My heart breaks for you Edgar, I know how much you truly care for each of your boys. He was really special and produced some amazing offspring.

off to go hug my Landkonig mare :cry: