Imported in August 1981, *Norton was the first Naslednik son to be standing for service in the United States and represents the El Deree sire line from Tersk.

Naslednik's sire is Nil, a son of Sid Abouhom.  Naslednik was named champion of the All U.S.S.R. Show (akin to our U.S. Nationals) in 1978 at the age of 17.  Naslednik's dam is Nitochka, a full sister to the Naseem son, Negativ.

Norton's dam is Naturshitsa, by Arax and out of Neposeda, *Napitok's dam.  Naturshitsa is a full sister to Nasmeshmik, Mamek and Memezida (dam of Numizmat and Antey).  She is also the dam of the magnificent Kale import *Najada and the *Salon son Nament (who was 1981 Dutch National Champion).  *Norton adds an exciting new bloodline through his Egyptian-bred grandsire, Nil.