Breeder: van Norel,Wapenveld
Pretendent showed his great versatility during the performance test of 1977. He was considered to be a stallion with great promise for dressage and showjumping as well as cross country work.
His sire is the Thoroughbred Le Faquin, who was bred in Belgium. Le Faquin ran 72 times on the flat, winning 21 races and being placed 35 times. In addition to Pretendent, Le