Proven Track Record
As A Stud Farm since 1954
Schloss Itlingen, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, dates back to the 14th century and was originally owned by the von Herbern family. In 1540, it passed to the von Nagel family through marriage, who have retained ownership of the castle and the surrounding property ever since. Around 1680, Ferdinand von Nagel had the current manor house built, and in the 18th century, it was remodeled in the Baroque Style by architect Johann Conrad Schlaun.
The legacy of Gestüt Quenhorn
In 1954, Carl Fastenrath established Gestüt Quenhorn at Schlossgut Itlingen, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence. Initially a private stud, it evolved into one of Germany´s most important boarding operations. Top winners bred and raised at Quenhorn include Arjon, Britannia, Indica, Limbo, Lady Arc, Prairie Neba, Tarim, Zank, Zahroff, and Ziethen.
A New Era with
Graf und Gräfin Stauffenberg
In 1999, Marion and Philipp von Stauffenberg took over the lease of the farm at Schlossgut Itlingen, transforming it into a modern, internationally focused breeding operation. The original buildings were fully renovated, maintaining their historic charm. All fences were renewed and additional land was leased to expand the stud´s capacity. High class winners bred, raised or prepped since then include Gr.1 winners LADY MARIAN, LUCKY SPEED, Gr.2 winners FOUR SINS, WONDERFUL MOON, Gr.3 winners AL GALAYEL, CALRISSIAN, FEARLESS HUNTER, FAVORITE MOON, KALDERA, LUCIDOR, ROSSCARBERY, TRAIS FLUORS and many more Stakeswinners.
Reaching new heights with
Stauffenberg Bloodstock
The lease was taken on by STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK in 2020, further refining its state-of-the-art facilities and expanding its range of thoroughbred services, from boarding to yearling preparation to a broader clientele.
Since then, the farm has been the birthplace or early home of top-class racehorses, including Gr.1 German Derby winner and Horse of the Year FANTASTIC MOON, Gr.2 winner SYMBOL OF HONOUR, Gr.3 winners FLORA OF BERMUDA, ROMANTIC STYLE and SOPRANO.
Today, the stud farm stands as a premier breeding establishment, blending decades of tradition with modern expertise to shape the champions of tomorrow.
Passion for thoroughbreds
and horseman as a vocation
The legacy of Gestüt Quenhorn
In 1954, Carl Fastenrath leased SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN and started his thoroughbred operation named Gestüt Quenhorn. Initially, the stud farm was used purely for private purposes but lastly it became one of the most important boarding studs in Germany. Top winners bred at Quenhorn include Arjon, Britannia, Indica, Limbo, Lady Arc, Prairie Neba, Tarim, Zank, Zahroff and Ziethen.
The legacy continues with Graf und Gräfin Stauffenberg
In the summer of 1999, SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN was taken on by Marion and Philipp von Stauffenberg who started rebuilding the farm according to the needs of a modern and internationally orientated breeding operation. All buildings were completely renovated, retaining the original charming character, all fences renewed and additional land leased. High class winners bred, raised or prepped since then include Gr.1 winners LADY MARIAN, LUCKY SPEED, Gr.2 winners FOUR SINS, WONDERFUL MOON, Gr.3 winners AL GALAYEL, CALRISSIAN, FEARLESS HUNTER, FAVORITE MOON, KALDERA, LUCIDOR, ROSSCARBERY, TRAIS FLUORS and many Stakeswinners.
Reaching new heights with Stauffenberg Bloodstock
It was taken on by STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK in 2020 and is now a modern set up that offers
a variety of thoroughbred services from boarding to yearling preparation. Since 2020 Gr.1 German Derby winner and Horse of the Year FANTASTIC MOON, Gr.3 winners FLORA OF BERMUDA, ROMANTIC STYLE and SOPRANO were born or raised on the farm.
