Bernstein’s high-quality basic paces, excellent type and outstanding temperament instantly catch your
attention. He is a model athlete with excellent neck conformation, great shoulder freedom, a strong
back and a lot of power. The trot and canter are always uphill, and his clear walk offers excellent ground
cover. Bernstein completed the Danish Warmblood 35-day stallion performance test, earning multiple
scores of 8.0 and an 8.5 for capacity from his guest rider. In 2022, he added Hanoverian and Rhineland
to his list of approvals. Bernstein’s sire, Bonds, was named Oldenburg Champion Stallion in 2015 and
earned impressive scores of 9.12 and 9.28 at his sport tests in 2017 and 2018. Bonds currently competes
at advanced level and has nine licensed sons to his credit. Grandsire, Benicio, was a winner of the
Bundeschampionat and developed into an accomplished FEI horse. He is highly regarded as a sire and
highly ranked on both the German FN and Hanoverian Verband Dressage Sire Ranking lists. Bernstein’s
dam, Sunshine M, is by the influential stallion, Quaterback, who has numerous offspring competing
internationally and is currently ranked No. 4 in the world on the WBFSH Dressage Sire Rankings.
Sunshine M’s damline is the exceptional Elfenblume line from Germany. The first Bernstein foals arrived
in Europe and North America in 2022 and are loved by their breeders. They consistently show his type
and expression. Bernstein’s first breeding season in North America was very successful, with numerous
breeders across the country expecting Bernstein foals. Lordswood Bernstein SL’s offspring are receiving
top scores and championship awards at their inspections.