Bütow *E* was approved at Nuemünster   in 1983.  He completed  his 100-Day Test at  Klosterhof  Medingen placing
in the top five.   He was then imported to North  America as a five year old.   Bütow *E* was ranked in the top 5% of
  stallions of  all breeds for producing dressage horses in  the U.S. by the Sporthorse Owner's and  Breeders Associa-
 tion.  He has four sons approved for breeding by the American Trakehner Association, and one  approved  son by  the
  Oldenburg Registry.  His daughter Norita *M* was the first mare to receive Model Mare status by ATA.   Bütow *E*
   is one  of  the  first  ATA  stallions to receive Elite status.  He is known for passing on his outgoing and workmanlike
attitude,  his  natural  engagement  and  impulsion,  his  athletic  ability  and  excellent  gaits.