Over the past few days, Avici ECH has been firmly in the spotlight during the second phase of the stallion approval. This exciting young stallion by Millennium x Secret made a strong impression on judges and spectators alike, confirming why he is regarded as one of the most talked-about stallions of his generation. His presence, movement and overall quality led to a well-deserved qualification for the third round of the approval.

A strong beginning: presence and size

The process started on Thursday, January 8th, with the official height measurement. Avici was measured at 1.68 m, an ideal size for the modern dressage horse — athletic, elegant and perfectly balanced between power and refinement.

This was followed by the in-hand presentation, where Avici showed himself with confidence and natural self-carriage. He moved with elasticity, control and presence. His trot in particular stood out: expressive, uphill and light-footed, with a very active hind leg and a beautiful moment of suspension. It was the kind of movement that stays in the memory of everyone watching.


Convincing on the lunge

Later that evening, Avici confirmed his quality during the lungeing test. In trot he again impressed with his natural balance, elasticity and rhythm, showing a supple topline and a very correct use of his body.

The walk was relaxed and pure, moving clearly through the body with a good over-track and an easy, flowing rhythm.

The canter already appeared powerful, light and well-balanced at the inspection. At the same time, this is a gait in which Avici naturally possesses even more quality than could be fully expressed in the busy atmosphere of the approval. At home he shows an exceptional canter with uphill tendency, balance and carrying power. While the full scope of that brilliance did not come through in every stride during the inspection — something entirely normal for a young stallion in such an intense environment — the natural quality was unmistakably there.


 

Day two: free movement and true quality

On the second day, Avici was shown in free movement, where he once again displayed his best side. Without restriction he showed looseness, power and elasticity, with beautiful coordination between forehand and hindquarters. His balance and lightness gave a very clear picture of his athletic potential.

Here it became evident that Avici is not only eye-catching, but also built and moving in a way that will allow him to develop into the higher levels of dressage.


Qualified for the third round

With his strong performance in all parts of the test, Avici ECH was officially selected for the third round of the stallion approval — an important milestone that underlines both his quality and his future potential.

With his modern type, expressive trot and naturally powerful canter, combined with a good temperament, Avici presents himself as a stallion of significant sporting and breeding value. The bloodlines Millennium x Secret have come together in a particularly successful way, blending elegance, elasticity and strength into one outstanding young stallion.

Avici ECH is without doubt a name to remember — a young stallion who already knows how to impress and who is only just beginning to show what he is capable of.