Checkter

Checkter (born 2013) is a phenomenal grey Oldenburg stallion that has set new benchmarks in show jumping breeding. Standing at 1.68m, he is a flagship sire for the renowned Böckmann station. Known for his "blood-influenced" athleticism and incredible intelligence, he is a horse that pairs lightning-fast reflexes with a massive, elastic jumping arc.

Checkter’s career began with a historic achievement that remains a standard for modern jumping stallions:

• HLP World Record: He completed his stallion performance test in Munich-Riem with an unprecedented score of 9.66—the highest score ever awarded to a jumping stallion in this format.

• Dream Scores: His evaluation included near-perfect marks, featuring a 10.0 for technique, 9.8 for rideability, and 9.5 for overall impression.

• Olympic Pedigree in Sport: He has proven his durability in international sport, competing successfully at the 1.55m Grand Prix level under Leonie Böckmann and later Irish Olympic rider Cian O’Connor.

• VTV Stallion of the Year: In 2021, he was honored with the prestigious "VTV Stallion of the Year" title in Vechta, recognizing his combined excellence in both breeding and high-level competition.