Sanceo embodies expressive brilliance, generous spirit and a natural harmony that defines his presence in the arena.
Sanceo
Sanceo, the 16.3-hand bay stallion whose presence reshaped modern U.S. dressage, stands among the most accomplished dressage horses in North America. His rise to the world stage culminated at the Tokyo 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 - Official Profile
- US Equestrian
Show highlights.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- Team USA, Silver Medal
- Grand Prix Freestyle 84.3%
- Grand Prix Special 81.5%
- Grand Prix 78.4%
Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI5*
- Won the Grand Prix, 74.5%
- Won the Grand Prix Special, 77.4%
Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI5*
- 2nd place, Grand Prix, 73.67%
- 3rd place, Grand Prix Special, 72.9%
Carol Lavell Advanced Level Training Grant
- Awarded for the second year in a row
Del Mar Nationals CDI-W
- Won the Grand Prix Special, 74.553%
- 2nd place, Grand Prix, 72.783%
Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI3*
- Won the Grand Prix, 74%
- Won the Grand Prix Freestyle, 74.5%
Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival CDI3*
- 2nd place, Grand Prix, 72.413%
- 2nd place, Grand Prix Special, 74.702%
Adequan Global Dressage Festival CDI3*
- U.S. Nations Cup Team Gold
- Individual Silver Medal
- 2nd place, Grand Prix, 73.109%
- 2nd place, Grand Prix Special, 72.872%
- 2nd place, Grand Prix Freestyle, 78.145%
Ankum CDN Short Grand Prix
- 71.2%, placed first by all three judges
Carol Lavell Advanced Level Training Grant
- Awarded
Grand Prix Debut
- Scored 71.6% and 72.7% in his developing-horse Grand Prix debut at CDI-level shows in California
Pan American Games
- Member of the U.S. Pan American Games gold medal-winning team
- Qualified in Europe for the U.S. Pan American Team
- Placed first in all Small Tour CDIs in Wellington and qualified to compete in Europe with the U.S. squad
National Developing Prix St. Georges Champion
- Combined score of 76.516%
- Awarded the USEF Developing Horse Training Grant
FEI Six-Year-Old
- Represented the U.S. at the Young Horse World Championships in Verden, Germany
FEI Five-Year-Old
- Qualified to represent the U.S. at the Young Horse World Championships
- 4th place at the USEF National Young Horse Championships in Chicago, 81.6%
- USDF Horse of the Year, First Level
Training Level
- USDF Horse of the Year
