Izzy was first in his open foal class and then took the Grand Champion in the class with 30 foals to 2 year olds at the CWB Northern Alberta Breeder's Show in 2008. He has a good sloping shoulder and terrific push from behind.
Londonderry was top Hanovarian stallion in 2004 with over 800 mares covered. He is a stallion of excellent type and expression, with great talent for dressage. In 2005 Londonderry received a breeding value of 157 pts with an assurance of 95% heritability from the German Equestrain Federation. His sire, Lauries Crusader xx is the sire of 27 licensed sons and 61 states premium mares in 2006.
Izzy's dam, Bonissimo is a Donner Bube daughter. With Donnerhall and Pik Bube 1, she is a powerful mare with elevation and good swing and elastisity. Her dam's line comes from the Lemgo/Landgraf position. A quote from the Book, Holsteiner Warmblood Breed, "Landgraf is far and away the most important jumper sire in the world"