Sanceo

2006 Bay Hanoverian Stallion by San Remo.

Sanceo—the 16.3h bay stallion whose presence reshaped modern U.S. dressage—stands among the most accomplished dressage horses in North America. His impressive rise to the world stage culminated in the 2020 Olympic Games, where his pivotal contribution secured the Team Silver Medal for the United States. He delivered a remarkable 81.596% in the Grand Prix Special and advanced to the individual final with an expressive 84.300% in the Freestyle.

Over more than a decade together, Sabine Schut-Kery forged a partnership with Sanceo defined by precision, harmony, and deep mutual trust. She often notes that his athletic brilliance is matched by his intrinsic willingness, reflecting a horse who meets her with sensitivity, clarity, and genuine heart.

Owners: Alice Womble-Heitman & Dr. Mike Heitman
Website: Horsegate Ranch

Show Highlights.

  • 2021

    2020 Olympics - Tokyo
    Team USA - Silver Medal
    Grand Prix Freestyle 84.3%
    Grand Prix Special 81.5%
    Grand Prix 78.4%

    Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI-5*
    Won Grand Prix 74.5%
    Won Grand Prix Special 77.4%

  • 2020

    Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI-5*
    3rd Place Grand Prix Special 72.9%
    2nd Place Grand Prix 73.67%

  • 2018

    Awarded The Carol Lavell Advanced Level Training Grant For The 2nd Year In A Row

    Del Mar Nationals CDI-W
    2nd place Grand Prix 72.783%
    Won Grand Prix Special 74.553%

    Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI-3*
    Won Grand Prix 74%
    Won Grand Prix Freestyle 74.5%

    Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival 3*
    2nd place Grand Prix 72.413%
    2nd place Grand Prix Special 74.702%

    Adequan Global Dressage Festival CDI-3*
    US Nations Cup Team Gold
    2nd place Grand Prix 73.109%
    2nd place Grand Prix Special 72.872%
    Individual Silver Medal
    2nd place Grand Prix Freestyle 78.145%

  • 2017

    Ankum CDN Short Grand Prix
    Score of 71.2%, placed first by all three judges.

    Awarded the Carol Lavell Advanced Level Training Grant

  • 2016

    Scored 71.6% and 72.7% for his Grand Prix debut (developing horse) at CDI-level shows in California

  • 2015

    Placed first in all Small Tour CDI's in Wellington and qualified to go with US Squad to compete in Europe
    Qualified in Europe for the United States Pan American Team
    US Pan American Games Gold Medal winning team membera

  • 2014

    National Developing Prix St. Georges Champion with a combined score of 76.516%
    Awarded the USEF Developing Horse Training Grant

  • 2012

    FEI 6 Year Old - Represented the U.S. in the Young Horse World Championships in Verden, Germany

  • 2011

    FEI 5 Year Old - Qualified to represent the US in the Young Horse World Championships
    Qualified for the USEF National Young Horse Championships in Chicago; finished fourth place with an 81.6%
    USDF Horse of the Year Winner, First Level

  • 2010

    USDF Horse of the Year Winner, Training Level

Sanceo

Sanceo embodies expressive brilliance, generous spirit, and a natural harmony that defines his presence in the arena.