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Ermitage Kalone

By on April 26, 2024 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Ermitage Kalone is a hugely successful competition stallion and proven sire.
 
 

Performance

 
This still relatively young stallion has become a favorite amongst the crowds where ever he goes. His attractive looks and outstanding temperament only add to how exceptional he is. It’s his success with his rider, Gilles Thomas, however, that makes him so remarkable.

Together the pair have racked up formidable successes across the international circuit:

2021
3 days clear in CSIYH 7Y Opglabbeek 13-16/01
BWP YOUNG STALLION AWARD
6th Final CSIYH 7Y Valkenswaard 10/05
3 days clear in CSIYH 7Y Valkenswaard 16-18/07
4th Final CSIYH 7Y Lier 5/09

2022
3 days clear in CSIYH 8Y Opglabbeek 13-16/01
2nd CSI** GP Valkenswaard 1m45
3rd CSI*** Brussels 1m45 LR
5th CSI***** Mechelen SIRES OF THE WORLD 1m45

2023
6th CSI**** Vejer de la Frontera 1m50
5th CSI** Valkenswaard 1m45 GP
2nd CSI**** Moerzeke 1m55
5th CSI**** Moerzeke 1m50
GOLD BELGIAN SENIOR CHAMPIONCHIP (Lanaken)
6th CSI**** Maastricht GP 1m55
5th CSI***** Mechelen GP
HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD in Belgium

2024
Crowned ELITE STALLION of the BWP studbook
3rd CSI**** Vejer de la Frontera 1m55 GP
9th CSI*** St Tropez – Gassin 1m50 GP
1st GCL Madrid 1m60 team (double clear)
3rd GCT***** Madrid 1m60 GP
Double Clear CSIO***** Rotterdam 1m60 Nations Cup
5th CSIO***** Rotterdam 1m60 GP
Clear rounds Paris Olympics 1m65
 
 

Pedigree

 
Ermitage Kalone is by the exceptional stallion, Catoki, who is the sire to more than 20 approved sons in Germany, including Canoso who received a perfect 10 for jump and Coolio, who was the 2016 Hannoverian Sales Topper at €140,000. 2016 was the “Catoki year” with many top performers such as Eric Navet’s Catypso who won the World cup GP in the USA, Ludger Beerbaum’s new rising star Cool Down, Cordel, Carriere, Contanga… all GP5* winners.
 
Ermitage’s dam is the Kannan daughter, Belleaventure Kalone, who was injured as a young horse and was only used for breeding. Ermitage is her first product. His grandmother Blague du Maury jumped at 1m35 level herself. She is the mother of Vertige Kalone (Berlin) who jumps at 1.45 level and also Prestige Kalone (Potter du Manaou) who jumps 1.60 under Phillippe Rozier. Jasione aa his 3rd mother is also the dam of the stallion Quercus du Maury and grandmother of the well-known Anglo-Arab stallion, Fusain du Defey. This Anglo line is a very well-known and sought-after line for its sport horses as well as the approved stallions that have already emerged from it.

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Leandro VG

By on August 24, 2022 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Leandro offers a combination of speed, reflexes, flexibility and an incredible winning mentality.
 
 
 
 

 

Performance

 

 
This young stallion’s rise through the ranks has been exceptional. As a seven-year-old he won the Pavo Stallion Competition, and at the age of eight he’d already jumped clear in his first Longines Ranking classes (1m45-1m50). He was second in the CSI** Grand Prix of Lier and 7th in the Sires of the World in Lanaken and only a year later he was fourth in the CSI** Grand Prix of Ghent!

A serious injury was thought to have brought his competitive career to an end, however he thankfully pulled through and was soon back in the ring with Jeroen De Winter impressively competing in the 1.50m classes.
 
 

 

Pedigree

 

 
Gitano van Berkenbroek, like his son Leandro, had a great start to his competition career. As a seven-year-old he won the Youngster Tour at CSIO Rome in 2013 and as an eight-year-old, he had already competed at GP level with Italian rider Juan Carlos Garcia. He jumped clear in two 1.50m classes at Aachen 2015 and won the GP of San Giovanni in Marignano. He won in Verona and placed at GP in Arnhem, Linz, Vermezzo,…

Leandro’s dam, Corsica VG Z, is a daughter of Chellano Z, who Leandro inherited his extraordinary reflexes from. Chellano Z was the top sire at Zangersheide Stud before his early death. Corsica is also the dam of the Zangersheide stallion Querido VG Z ridden by Christian Ahlmann.

Leandro comes from the strong “Odessa” line of the Van Gorp family.

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Check In 2

By on August 23, 2022 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A talented competitor, with an incredible pedigree and offspring proving he’s also a top sire.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Check In 2 proved himself in the competition arena early on in his career. In 2005 he was the OS Reserve Champion Stallion and finished his 30-day test in Redefin with a final score of 9.08, with an emphasis on jumping. In 2007 he was awarded I-b premium status thanks to the quality of his first foals, and won a Bundeschampionat qualifier with a score of 9.2 in 2008, all the while collecting placings in the International Youngster Tour.

Under Samantha McIntosh he accumulated international winnings and placings up to 5* level, including a seventh place in the Grand Prix of Verden as well as high placings in Oliva/ESP, Spangenberg, Redefin, Verden, Neumünster and Damme, as well as competing at World Cup and World Equestrian Games.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Check In 2’s sire, Cordalmé Z, had an outstanding competition career with Gilbert Böckmann, but also went on to become one of the most successful jumping sires of our time. Among his 13 licensed sons, Couleur Rubin stands out in particular. Under the saddle of Ludger Beerbaum he placed in many international classes and World Cups. Cordalmé Z also sired two Olympic Game participants: Careful in Sydney in 2000 and Casper in Athens in 2004. His progeny have won nearly 700.000 euros in prize money.

Ilonka (sport name: Lila) competed in the 2005 Bundeschampionat Final with Gilbert Böckmann who rode her to many victories in show jumping up to advanced (S*) level.

Damsire, Lord Pezi, is another stallion that needs little introduction. He was a multiple winner in the international show jumping scene under Dirk Schröder, with his life winnings totaling around Euro ¼ million. He was also immensly successful in breeding with more than 20 of his offspring having reached grand prix level, including Lord Spezi who jumped at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Lord Pezi also sired more than 20 licensed sons.

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Casallo Z

By on August 1, 2022 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A hugely successful competitor with a pedigree boasting some of the best names in Show Jumping.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Casallo Z proved himself as one of the foremost competitors with more than 80 top-10 placings on the international circuit. Under rider, Piergiogio Bucci, his grand prix wins at some of the most illustrious of the world’s competitions included Estoril, Cascais, Hickstead, Gelderland, Pozna, and Liverpool. The pair were also part of the Italian teams that won the Nations Cups in Dublin, Rome and Arezzo, and competed at the European Championships in Herning.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Casallo Z’s sire is none other than the superstar, Casall Ask. Under rider, Rolf Goran Bengstsson, this phenomenal stallion placed in all of the world’s premier showjumping competitions with wins including the Rotterdam, Falsterbo, Hamburg, and Lyon grands prix, as well as the Hamburg and Monte Carlo legs of the Global Champions Tour, and the World Cup in Lyon. He was also part of the Swedish team that won bronze at the European Championships in Herning. At the 2012 London Olympics, Casall qualified in the top 25 but sadly couldn’t compete in the final due to an injury.
 
Katinka III, Casallo’s dam, descends from one of Holsteiner’s most successful mother-lines. This line has produced numerous successful grand prix show jumpers including, but, by no means least, Lord Calando and Katinka’s own sire Carthargo, as well as Cinnamon 3, Zandro Z, Calandra, and A-Cover Girl.

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Can’t Touch This

By on July 28, 2020 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A highly sought after pedigree combining the famous Casall with the legendary 776 stamm line.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Owned by the American based Hyperion Stud, Can’t Touch This has a great character with an awesome willingness to work. His canter is light-footed and very balanced. Can’t Touch This is very careful and jumps with an excellent technique.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Sire, Casall, had a hugely successful competition career. Considered as one of the best sons of the great stallion Caretino, under the saddle of the Swedish rider Rolf-Göran Bengsston he won over €1.8 million on the Global Champions Tour alone. He was the overall winner of the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT) in 2016, winning not only the final in Doha but also the Paris and Valkensward legs. The previous season, he won the Rome and London GCT grands prix, and was third in the GCT rankings at the end of the season; throughout his career, he won or finished on the podium in a GCT grand prix 22 times. At the age of 18 he was still winning grands prix and competed against his own 5* progeny.

The elegant dam Canturana brings yet another well acclaimed stallion; Canturo, who already produced many international 1.60m GP horses. Some examples are the powerful and scopey mare Zypria S (Willem Greve) and the jumping phenomenon Good Luck (Cian O’Connor). Canturo, a son of the famous Holsteiner stallion Cantus is highly listed in the WBFSH rankings and can also be found more and more often on the dam side of many 1.60m GP Horses.

The dam line continues with the valued blood of Acorado I and Ramiro, as we subsequently get to the well-known mare Walesca (v. Landgraf I). This mare lays the foundation of many international sporthorses and many approved stallions, such as the Heartbreaker son VDL Groep Zidane (Leopold van Asten).

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Innovation

By on July 28, 2020 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A beautiful example of what modern breeding can produce. He is the full package offering pedigree, technique and temperament.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Innovation is a beautiful and talented young stallion. He completed his KWPN ability test in 2016 where he was awarded high scores of 8 or higher in all sections. His test report emphasizes his strong, correct, and appealing exterior combined with his high-quality conformation. He is motivated and willing to work and has a good balance and light-footed canter that covers above average ground. Innovation’s showjumping skills show a good take-off and good reflexes. He has plenty of ability and gives his rider a very good feeling.

 
 

Pedigree

 
Innovation is the first KWPN approved stallion of the successful showjumping sire Van Gogh (semen also available through Iconic Sires). This son of the top horse producer Numero Uno won among others the GCT GP of Valkenswaard, the CSI5* GP of Los Angeles Masters and the CSI5* GP Hong Kong Masters resulting in more than a Million in prize money winnings.

Innovation’s dam, Athendra, is by the exceptional sire Contendro I (semen also available through Iconic Sires), who has produced more than 50 1.60m GP horses and descends from one of the most renowned dam lines ever. Athendra is a so called “Staats Premië Stute” and belonged to the best mares of her year and additionally got rewarded with the “Oldenburger Elite End-Ring predicate”. It was not a surprise that also the KWPN praised this mare in their dam Line report emphasizing on her great exterior and excellent movements. This dam line goes back to grandmother Athene (s.Last Liberty), also an “Elite and Staats Premië Stute”, and great grandmother Weidthene (s.Waidgraf) who carries some essential Thoroughbred stallions on her Father’s side. This dam line produced several approved stallions and successful sporthorses.

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Kensington

By on July 27, 2020 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
The ultimate modern pedigree combined with power, scope and balance.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Kensington’s KWPN performance test report states the following: “Kensington is an honest and reliable stallion with an excellent character and a great willingness to work. His canter is light-footed, has a good space and is very well balanced. Kensington jumps with very good reflexes, good technique and uses his body in the best possible way a showjumper could do. Kensington looks to be very careful and shows a tremendous amount of scope. As a jumper Kensington has lots of ability and possibilities and gives his rider a very good feeling.”

So far Kensington has met all the expectations that were set by the KWPN stallion committee. He shows great power and strength and has all the qualities to develop into a great showjumping sire. Kensington recently placed 3rd in the KWPN stallion competition by jumping 8 clear rounds in a row!
 
 

Pedigree

 
Kensington is by the phenomenal stallion Cornet Obolensky (semen also available through Iconic Sires). At the 2001 Westphalian stallion inspection Cornet Obolensky blew away the audience and received a 9.24 score for jumping aspects and a 10 for free jumping. He placed in most of the top European competitions and was a member of the German Nations Cup winning team at Rotterdam 5* where he also placed 2nd in the Grand Prix. Cornet won the CSI 3* at Cervia, and as a nine-year-old was the youngest member of the German showjumping team at the Beijing Games. In 2012, he was a member of the winning Nations Cup teams at Rotterdam and Rome, and won the Grand Prix of Zurich 5*.

Kensington’s damline is no less impressive and includes the likes of For Pleasure, Athlet Z, and Libero H, all of whom have been hugely influential in modern show jumping breeding. Damsire, For Pleasure’s earnings were in excess of €1.8 million! He won 4 team gold medals, including 2 Olympic, he had four championship victories in eight years with the German showjumping team, won individual bronze with Marcus Ehning at Donaueschingen, won his last grand Prix at the age of 18 and competed against two of this own progeny, For Keeps and Farina at the 2005 Wiesbaden Grand Prix.

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Pegase van’t Ruytershof

By on July 8, 2020 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
The ultimate stallion for the modern sport horse breeder. Already a champion stallion and sire of champions.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
At a young age Pegase has already taken the breeding world by storm. In 2018 he was crowned Champion of the BWP stallion selection at 3-years-old and in the following year he won the PAVO Cup for 4-year-old stallions. Also in 2019 he produced the champion colt and filly at the BWP Elite Foal Championship, a feat no other 4-year-old stallion has achieved. Then in 2020 Pegase won the BWP Young Stallion Award.

 
 

Pedigree

 
Pegase is by one of the most sought after stallions in the world, Comme il Faut. By the top sire Cornet Obolensky (semen also available through Iconic Sires), Comme il Faut is the last son of show jumping’s most famous mare, Ratina Z.

Pegase’s dam, Gianthina van ‘t Ruytershof, also the mother of Jilbert van’t Ruytershof, adds more to an already impressive pedigree. Her sire, Cartani 4 (by Carthago) won or was placed at CSI 5* Grand-Prix and Nations Cup level. Her mother, Diamanthina van’t Ruytershof (by Diamant de Semilly), is another who had a very successful sporting career with numerous wins at CSI5* level but also as a broodmare having produced the likes of Kentucky van’t Ruytershof and Brillianthina Van’t Ruytershof. Diamanthina’s dam, Carthina Z (by Carthago), yet another excellent broodmare, produced Emerald van’t Ruytershof and Nixon van’t Meulenhof (semen from both is also available through Iconic Sires).

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Luigi d’Eclipse

By on July 8, 2020 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A modern, blood-type stallion bred in the purple and one of the most popular stallions in Belgium.
 
 
 
 

 

Performance

 

 

Luigi d’Eclipse impressed right from the start of his career. He competed successfully in the young horse classes with many placings both on the national and international circuits, including winning the 7-year-old final in Beerfeld.

Under the saddle of Brazilian Marlon Zanotelli, he developed into a top international sport horse with his impressive clear round at the Sires of the World in Mechelen and his 5th place in the GP of Valencia.

At the end of 2021, Luigi D’Eclipse made his debut in the CSI5* 1.60m in Geneva. Now, with Dutch rider Maikel van der Vleuten, he is proving to be unstoppable. Amongst many achievements, he competed in the 2023 Global Champions Tour as a member of the Madrid In Motion team.

 
 

 

Pedigree

 

 
Luigi is by the great Catoki (semen also available through Iconic Sires) who was part of the 2011 winning Nations Cup team at Hickstead, and won and placed in grands prix all over the world. Catoki has sired many grand prix winners including Catch Me If You Can (member of the Bronze medal winning team at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon and the winner of the Nations Cup in Aachen), Contanga 3 (winner of the London CSIW GP) and Catypso (World Cup finalist).

Luigi’s dam, Eluna d’Eclipse, jumped at grand prix level and is out of Belgium Champion Aluna who was a big international winner with Niels Bruynseels. Her pedigree combines the illustrious sires Capitol, Landgraf, and Cor de la Bryere, and comes from the same damline as Verdi TN and Bubalu.

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Cornet’s Prinz

By on November 19, 2018 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Possibly the best son of Cornet Obolensky, he boasts a high-level track record in show-jumping and is proving himself as a sire as well.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Under Guido Klatte Jr Cornet’s Prinz was crowned German Champion and took silver in the German Young Rider Championships. He was also no. 11 in the prestigious “Sires of the World” event and has placed internationally in 1.55m classes before a knee injury forced retirement to stud.

In 2009 he was awarded the main premium from the Oldenburg International Springpferdezuchtverband.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Cornet’s Prinz is probably the best son of the Champion stallion, Cornet Obolensky (semen also available through Iconic Sires). Not only did Cornet Obolensky place in most of the top European competitions, but he was part of the German Nations Cup winning team at Rotterdam 5* where he placed 2nd in the Grand Prix. He also won the CSI 3* at Cervia, and as a nine-year-old was the youngest member of the German showjumping team at the Beijing Games.

The pedigree of Cornet’s Prinz’s dam is strictly focussed on performance via the greats Almox Prints, Polydor and Grannus.
 

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Nixon van’t Meulenhof

By on August 17, 2018 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
One of the most promising and exciting young stallions of his age with an exceptional pedigree.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Nixon is being brought on gently jumping the young indoor stallion competitions in Belgium, but he is already proving to be a force to be reckoned with having already racked up a number of wins and been crowned the 5-year-old Champion of the Pavo Stallion Competition. Under his new rider, Harrie Smolders, he is definitely one to take seriously. His power, presence, technique, and intelligence make him an exciting prospect for the future.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Sire, Denzel van’t Meulenhof is a young stallion by the multiple international winner, Marius Claudius. Denzel’s dam is the famous mare Narcotique de Muze (Quidam de Revel) who also jumped at the highest level. In addition, she is the dam of 3 approved stallions. Besides Denzel van ‘t Meulenhof, these are also Jenson van’ t Meulenhof (Vagabond de la Pomme) and Iron Man van ‘t Meulenhof (Parco). Several sons of Denzel van’t Meulenhof have already been approved for breeding, including the vice BWP Inspection Champion in 2016 which has since joined the stables of Axel Verlooy and the KWPN approved Ipsthar, winner of the Stallion Competition for 5-year-olds in the Netherlands.

Nixon’s dam is Carthina Z (Carthago x Lys de Darmen). She is the dam of the famous stallion Emerald van’t Ruytershof (Diamant de Semilly), whose semen is also available through Iconic Sires, and Diamanthina van het Ruytershof (Diamant de Semilly). Both are active at the highest level. Carthina Z’s sire, Carthago, was a two time Olympian and won the Nations Cups in Aachen, Rotterdam and La Baule, as well as many Grand Prixs.

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Emerald van’t Ruytershof

By on August 7, 2018 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Finalist at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero and holder of many international Grand Prix victories with his rider Harrie Smolders.
 
 
 
 

Performance

 
Emerald was the reserve champion at the World Championships for young horses as a 6 year old in 2010. He followed that by winning the stallion competitions in Gent, Winter Equestrian Nights, and the CSI Mechelen in 2011.

So far Emerald has racked up numerous international wins and placings in Nations Cups and Grand Prixs. In 2016 alone he won the Nations Cup in Rotterdam and placed second in the World Cup Final as well as being a member of the Dutch team that competed at the Rio Olympics where he was a finalist.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Emerald is by the illustrious stallion Diamant de Semilly’s whose successes as a jumper include being the 2002 French national champion, as well as a team world champion and placing 9th individually at the 2002 WEG in Jerez, Spain. In 2003, he was a member of the silver medal winning French team at the European Championships. Diamant’s sire, Le Tot de Semilly, was one of the best sires in the world as well as a famous international jumper.

Emerald’s dam is Carthina Z. She is also the dam of Diamanthina van de Ruytershof (Diamant de Semilly) who was successful at the highest level with Constant van Paesschen. She is also the mother of the promising young Belgian approved stallion Nixon van ‘t Meulenhof (Denzel van’ t Meulenhof)(semen also available through Iconic Sires). Carthina Z’s sire, Carthago, was a two time Olympian and won the Nations Cups in Aachen, Rotterdam and La Baule, as well as many Grand Prixs.

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Big Star

By on February 23, 2018 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Double Olympic Gold medalist and KWPN Horse of the Year 2012 and 2017, as well as BWP Ambassador.
 
Nick Skelton: “the best horse I have ever ridden”
 
 
 

Performance

 
Big Star is very much the stallion of the moment after his Individual Gold Medal win at the Rio Olympics in 2016 under rider Nick Skelton, four years after winning Team Gold at the London Olympics. He wowed audiences across the globe with his effortless performance, jumping clear in all individual rounds. Big Star was named the KWPN Horse of the Year in 2012 following his victories in CSI4* Antwerpen, CSI5* Aachen and Hamburg and Team Gold in the London Olympics. In 2013 the stallion once again proved that he’s one of the world’s best show jumpers, winning the 2013 Rolex Grand Prix at Aachen and the CSI5* Piazza di Roma Grand Prix.
 
 

Pedigree

 
His sire, Quick Star, also needs no introduction. He was ranked number three in the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) sire rankings in 2013. Quick Star launched Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum’s career with wins at the Grand Prix of Maastricht and Munich being particular highlights. Quick Star’s sire, Galoubet A; the leading sire of the French Studbook, was also a performer, winning an incredible 19 Grand Prix titles in his career. Galoubet is also the father of the number five breeding sire on the WBFSH Baloubet Du Rouet. On his dam’s side, Quick Star was again bred to perform. His dam, Stella, a 7/8th Anglo-Arab, jumped internationally with Nelson Pessoa.
 
Big Star’s dam, Jolanda, was a successful competitor and earned the sport(jump) predicate and competed in ZZ-level show jumping. Jolanda is the half-sister to the KWPN Stallion Matterhorn. Her sire Nimmerdor is known to be the foundation sire of the VDL Stud and gained the accolade The Stallion Of The Century in 2000. He was ridden by Albert Vroom, and successfully competed in many World Cups and International Competitions, including the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. Nimmerdor has 50 approved sons including Ahorn, Daimler, N-Aldato, DBH Heartbreaker, Zadock, Nandor Fortuna and Coronel, all of which have proven themselves in the international arena. Big Star’s granddam Elysette is a Keur Preferent daughter of G.Ramiro Z, and her dam Paerel is a Keur Preferent daughter of the Thoroughbred Erdball xx as well as a half-sister to the KWPN stallion Amethist.

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Hanley

By on September 24, 2017 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A very modern, blood-typed, well modeled and very attractive stallion. A pedigree that is unique, with highly sought after lines.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Hanley’s stallion ability test report speaks very positively on his great exterior characteristics. His big stride and powerful canter are light and show a lot of easiness. Hanley jumps with good reflexes and his take off is very expressive. He has a great jumping technique and gives his rider a great feeling.

This young stallion is already showing huge promise in the competition arena and expectations are high for his career going forward.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Hanley’s pedigree is unique but very well aligned, combining the bloodlines of the two well known stallions, Tornesch and Cornet Obolensky.

Hanley is the first KWPN approved son of the international showjumping stallion Tornesch. Tornesch has been a driving force behind the Swedish national equestrian team, with his rider Malin Baryard Johnsson. This spectacular bay stallion placed at Grand Prix and World Cup shows of Barcelona, Stuttgart, Helsinki, Falsterbo, London and Verona.

On the dam side we find the elite- and champion mare Charisma, a daughter to the world class horse producer Cornet Obolensky. Charisma was regional champion of Noord Brabant and national vice champion in the Netherlands. Grandmother Lomein is an “elite preferent” daughter to the well-known Ramiro Z, father to the famous Ratina Z. The dam line continues with Domein, a “keur preferent prestatie” mare by the influential stallion Voltaire.
 

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Amant du Château

By on September 23, 2017 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
This son of Diamant de Semilly and the uterine sister of Itot du Chateau is confirming the value of his pedigree and starting to compete at the highest level.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Amant du Château placed 3rd in the 2016 French National Championship for 6 year olds where he outshone his competitors by demonstrating his qualities: strength, respect, and blood. He is now competing successfully in international classes. As an 8 year old, in his first outing at a 1.45m Grand Prix, he had 2 clear rounds and ended 7th. He repeated the same performance in Le Touquet with 2 more clears in the 1.45m Grand Prix to finish in 5th place. He ended the season at the CSI3* of Deauville with a 3rd place in the 1.40m Grand Prix. In 2018 he finished 4th at the GP for Young Horses CSI5*-W in Bordeaux, 7th at the 145m GP in Saint-Lô, and 5th at the 145m GP CSI3* in le Touquet. Then in 2019, under new Italian rider Giuseppe Rolli, he ranked in the GP CSI4* in Salzbourg.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Sire, Diamant de Semilly, topped the WBFSH Sire Rankings for the second time in 2016, having been inside the top ten since 2012. During his career, he was French national champion and WEG team gold medallist in 2002, and European team silver medallist in 2003.

Amant du Château is out of the damline that also produced Itot du Chateau (by Le Tot de Semilly, also the grand sire of Amant du Chateau) who reached great success under Edwina Tops-Alexander. The pair made history by winning the final of the Global Champions Tour in both 2011 and 2012, as well as competing at 2 Olympic Games and the 2010 World Championships.
 

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Candy de Nantuel

By on September 23, 2017 in Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
The prototype of the modern sports stallion with a dream canter, explosiveness, elasticity, and enormous respect for the jump. He offers temperament, blood, flexibility and a beautiful pedigree.
 
 
 

 

Performance

 

 
Candy de Nantuel was the highlight of the Fences Elite Auction in 2015, and rightly so – jumping with style, boldness and explosive power. He received a historic 19/20 at his licensing and has jumped fantastically in his early career, easily winning the Selle Francais Stallion Masters early in 2017. He was a finalist in Fontainebleau at 4, 5, and 6 years old, 2nd in the Knokke 7-year-old GP and 5th in Saint Lô. He was also a finalist at the World Championship for 7 year olds in Lanaken.

His great mind, blood, flexibility, and pedigree give hope for an exceptional career in both sport and breeding.

With over 54% blood he is also one for eventing breeders to consider.
 
 

 

Pedigree

 

 
Sire, Luidam’s career began when he won the prestigious Foxhunter title in 1999 as a six-year-old. He just kept rising and had a stellar international career under Ireland’s Billy Twomey. The pair won numerous grands prix including the Samsung Super League in La Baule, the Nations Cups of St Gallen, Dublin and Aachen, they were second in the grands prix of Dublin, St Gallen, Mauberge, Norten, Hardenburg and the British Open, and were shortlisted for the 2004 Olympic Games. They also represented Ireland at the 2003 Europeans and the 2006 World Equestrian Games, where the team finished fifth and sixth respectively.

Candy de Nantuel is out of one of the best Selle Français dam lines, which combines the genes of Diamant de Semilly and Quidam de Revel. Damsire, Diamant de Semilly, topped the WBFSH Sire Rankings for the second time in 2016, having been inside the top ten since 2012. During his career, he was French national champion and WEG team gold medallist in 2002, and European team silver medallist in 2003. Quidam de Revel can be found on both sides of Candy’s pedigree, and is a son of the famous Jalisco B.
 

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Connect

By on September 22, 2017 in Dressage, Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
Combining the best Holstein bloodlines with talent and modern type. Connect is already proving to be a worthy competitor in the international arena.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Connect was one of the most appealing stallions of the 2013 Holstein approvals. With his elegant exterior marked by TB, he was one of the crowd’s favorites. Not only the best jumper of his year, he also showed very appealing movements, in particular, his canter shows remarkable balance and strength.

Following his impressive performance at the stallion approvals, Connect has completed performance tests in Germany and Holland. He is a modern blood-type stallion who stood out in both of these ability tests, receiving high scores for his jumping and movement. At the ability test in Schlieckau (GER) Connect received a stunning 9,75 score for jumping talent, the highest score of all stallions that participated. During the 2016 KWPN stallion competition, his jumping skills and rideability were rewarded with a 9.0 and 9.5.

Now, with rider Caroline Müller in the saddle, Connect achieved numerous international successes.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Sire Connor is, like the well-known Chellano Z, bred from the direct dam-line of Corrado I. He is a son of the acclaimed Casall out a mare by the legendary Cor de la Bryère.

In Connect’s dam-line we also find the Holsteiner stallions Contender and Lord, both well known and respected sires. This famous dam line (stamm 2067) has produced many successful 1.60m international jumpers such as Ambassador, Waldrick and Canterbury.
 

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Vleut

By on September 20, 2017 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
The prototype of a modern sport-horse. Ex-Gucci ambassador, he offers looks as well as intelligence, reactivity and flexibility.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Vleut’s illustrious career began with him being crowned Dutch 5 year old Champion. He was a finalist at 6 and 7 years old in the World Championships and international 2* winner with his breeder Maikel van der Vleuten at 8 years old.

In 2011, Vleut was sold to the famous luxury brand Gucci to be ridden Edwina Tops Alexander of Australia, and the partnership won the Equita Masters CSI5* at the 2011 Equita Lyon, France. In 2015, Abdullah al Sharbatly of Saudi Arabia bought Vleut and competed to top finishes on the CSI3* circuit, and wins at international 5* level.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Vleut is a son of the world-famous stallion Quick Star. Quick Star won several World Cup classes and Grand Prix, but his biggest victory remains winning the Grand Prix of Aachen in 1994.

Via his dam lineage Vleut inherited the performance blood of progenitor Cantus who became world-famous as sire of Calvaro V, Come On and many others. The grandmother is the well-known mare Audi’s Jikke. Ridden by Erik van der Vleuten she celebrated victories in many Grand Prix, World Cup classes and Nations’ Cups. In 2004 she was ranked 10th in the list of the best showjumpers in the world. Vleut shares his dam-line with Bonne Chance (Baloubet du Rouet), CSI winner with J Sprunger, as well as Abra Kadabra, CSI winner with A. Zoer.

Under the saddle of Maikel van der Vleuten, Wikke, a full brother of Vleut, also performs at international level.
 

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Lupicor

By on September 20, 2017 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
One of the highest ranked stallions in both the German and Dutch breeding indexes. A successful competition horse and a successful sire.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Lupicor was approved as a two year old stallion at the Westfalan studbook where he was available for breeding before returning to Stal de Wiemselbach at the end of 2001. This talented son of Lux Z competed very successfully in the Dutch stallion competitions, and after his convincing performances in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Ermelo, he was also accepted by the KWPN. Lupicor later went on to compete very convincingly with Marco Kutscher with successes in the big international classes such as La Bagnaia, Münster and Frankfurt.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Lupicor is a product of the successful breeding line of the Schroembges family where he was bred out of ‘keur’ awarded Jourdette S, a daughter of the Westphalian showjumping horse progenitor Pilot. Jourdette S made a worthy career for herself in showjumping, competing at national and international levels. The mare had an excellent technique and was very careful as well. The KWPN approved stallion Pitcher S, who jumps the national competitions, is a full brother to Jourdette S. The same female line also produced the international showjumper El Padrino (Jasper) ridden by Hansueli Sprunger and the KWPN stallion Lester (Lancer II).

Lupicor’s sire, Lux Z, was bred at Zangersheide Stud Farm and claimed many victories in his international sports career with Italian rider Jerry Smit. This combination also participated in the Sydney Olympics and won the Pulsar Crown competitions of both Valkenswaard and Cannes.
 

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Catoki

By on September 18, 2017 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

 
A very exciting stallion who has proven himself in both competition and breeding. Already the sire to a number of Grand Prix winners, more than 20 approved sons and numerous state premium mares.
 
 
 

 

Performance

 

 
Catoki had an exceptional jumping career, which started with a number of wins in the young horse competitions, including earning the title of Reserve Bundeschampion of the 5 year old show jumpers in Warendorf in 2003, and the following year he finished fifth in the finals of the 6 year olds. From then on the international successes kept coming. Partnered with Philipp Weishaupt Catoki had many wins and placings at Grand Prix level starting in their first year, 2009. In 2010 they won the Vigo Grand Prix, and were second in the Bordeaux and Helsinki World Cup qualifiers as well as the Hickstead Nations Cup. 2011 saw them win the Bordeaux World Cup qualifier, and a week later win a 1.50m class at Vigo. They were also part of the 2011 winning Nations Cup team at Hickstead, and placed in grands prix’s all over the world.
 
 

 

Pedigree

 

 
Catoki descends from the famous Holstein line 4705. His sire, Cambridge, sadly died too early, but not before being crowned 1993 Vice Bundeschampion and winning numerous international competitions. Cambridge was by the impressive Caletto I, who sired many grand prix showjumpers and licensed stallions.

Damsire Silvester is best know for his offspring who won more than 1.2 million Euros in competition, and include the top international dressage horse, Silvano. Catoki’s dam, Bilda, also produced the licensed stallion Casco Z, whilst the grand-dam, Vordula, produced the sires Lago and Laurenz. Great granddam, Limburg, is the dam of Rocadero who won the 1982 Holstein licensing.

In the third generation of Catoki’s pedigree we find Cor de la Bryère, one of the most influential sires of modern warmblood breeding.

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Contendro I

By on August 31, 2015 in Dressage, Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

5 times World N°1 in Eventing, 6 times in the top 25 in Jumping and was also ranked in the top 100 dressage. He passes on technique and his amazing elegance.
 
 
 

Performance

Contendro I’s performance career was brief but outstanding, highlights include: 1999 Holstein premium stallion; winner of the 2000 Adelheidsdorf stallion performance test (winning the index for jumping with a score of 147.29, and placing fourth in the dressage index with a score of 131.09); placed in the 2001 Holstein Riding Horse Championships; and he was nominated for the Bundeschampionate.

Because of heavy breeding demands he only attended a few shows, but he never went home without a ribbon.

Pedigree

Contendro I’s sire, Contender, is one of the world’s leading jumping sires. His notable offspring include the likes of Montender (Marco Kucher), individual European gold medalist 2005; Checkmate (Meredith Michaels Beerbaum), team gold WEG Kentucky 2010; and Carlo (Nick Skelton), individual European bronze medalist 2010. He can also be found in the pedigrees of the top stallions Chellano Z and Balou du Rouet.

Contendro’s dam, Bravo, is also the dam of the licensed stallions, Caretano Z (by Caretino), 1997 Reserve Bundeschampion, 1999 World Champion of 7-year old show jumpers, and a World Cup Finalist in Gothenberg, Sweden; Contendro I’s full brother Contendro II, her third licensed son; and her fourth, the Holstein Verband stallion, Cassito (by Cassiano). She also gave birth to Contendro’s full sister, BB Caretana, ridden by Niklaus Schurtenberger of Switzerland, a highly successful international show jumping mare.

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Gemini (clone of Gem Twist xx)

By on August 31, 2015 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

The clone of Gem Twist, former legend of the equestrian sports, Gemini carries Thoroughbred genes that have proved their worth in show jumping. His genetic interest is unquestionable for the production of sport horses as well as for anyone willing to diversify the bloodlines of their stock.
 
 

Performance

 
Gem Twist was a legend of the show jumping arena in the 80’s and 90’s. This outstanding Thoroughbred gelding’s Grand Prix wins began in 1987 at the age of 8. That same year, with rider Greg Best, he won team silver at the Pan American Games and was first named the American Grand Prix Association’s Horse of the Year. He went on to earn this title another 2 times.
 
In 1988, Gem Twist won both the Individual and Team Silver Medals at the Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and in 1990 he was named “World’s Best Horse” at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden.
 
He went on to win many more major Grand Prix competitions with Greg Best, Leslie Howard and Laura Chapot. Gem Twist was retired from competition at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden on November 1, 1997.
 
During his career, Gem Twist accumulated more than $800,000 in prize money. In 2002, Gem Twist was inducted into the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame. He was euthanized on November 18, 2006 at the age of twenty-seven.
 
Today Gem Twist is available for breeding through the cloned stallion, Gemini.
 

Pedigree

 
Gem Twist’s sire, Good Twist, competed internationally, winning Grand Prix classes in both the United States and Europe, and like his son was also an inductee into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. Although he sired many great athletes his most notable claim to fame is likely being known as the sire of the famed show jumper gelding, Gem Twist.
 
Grand-sire, Bonne Nuit, at one point had sired the majority of the horses on the United States Equestrian Team.
 
Gemini offers modern breeders unique access to Thoroughbred blood that been proven in the show jumping arena.
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Herald III

By on August 31, 2015 in Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

This “almost-Thoroughbred” belongs to a very good Holsteiner family. He competed at the highest international level, and his style, his locomotion and his exceptional temperament make him a very interesting stallion to modern breeders.
 
 

Performance

 
Herald performed at the highest levels for more than 8 years. Under riders Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, Markus Beerbaum, Eric Lamaze and Pilar Lucrecia Cordon Muro, Herald’s successes included 1st Nations Cup Barcelona, 1st GP Vejer de la Frontera, 1st GP Saint Lo, 3rd Nations Cup Rome, 4th Nations Cup Lummen, 4th GP Mechelen, 5th Nations Cup La Baule, 7th GP Gijon, 7th Nations Cup Madrid, to name a few.
 

Pedigree

 
Herald’s sire, the Thoroughbred stallion Heraldik, needs no introduction. A successful show jumper himself, Heraldik held the world number 1 eventing sire position for 7 years. He currently holds position number 2.

Herald’s dam, Alassia also produced Coolman, who jumped in Grand Prix’s and World Cups under Pius Schwizer, as well as the international jumper Merlin. Granddam, Sasskia, brought the famous Falke, who was ridden so successfully by Gerhard Wiltfang. This succesful damline also produced Larimar, Carlot, and Elastic Dream.

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Orlando

By on August 31, 2015 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

Orlando earned the prestigious title BWP “Elite” Ambassador in 2014. Thanks to the quality of his production, Orlando is the 2015 WBFSH #53 jumping sire.
 
 

Performance

 
Orlando more than proved himself in the competition arena. Under riders Dirk Demeerman and Darrah Kerrins his accomplishments include 2002 6 yr old Belgian Champion, 2nd in the 7/8 yr olds in Aachen, winner of the 2004 CSIO4* 1.50m in Lummen as well as top placings in Grand Prixs at CSIO5* Lummen, CSI4* Hardenberg, CSIO5* La Baule, and the Winter Equestrian Festival.
 

Pedigree

 

 
Orlando’s lineage combines two of the best sport horse stallions, Heartbreaker and Darco. These extremely influential stallions have produced champions like Sapphire, Parco and Toulon. Both of these bloodlines are highly sought after as they both continue to produce some of the world’s best jumpers and jumping sires.
 
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Ulhan du Temple

By on August 31, 2015 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

Ulhan du Temple is the mirror image of his sire, Kannan, in every way. He is surely destined for greatness, and is ideal for breeders on a budget who don’t want to compromise on quality.
 
 

Performance

 
Ulhan du Temple earned his stallion approval as a 3 year old. As a 4 year old he acheived 9 clear rounds in the Classic Cycle and the following year, ridden by Yannick Martin, he finished 35th within his age group. An excellent result.
 
There are high hopes for this young stallion to follow in his sire’s footsteps.
 

Pedigree

 
Ulhan du Temple’s sire is the 2014 World number 1 showjumping sire, Kannan. This phenomenal stallion has produced great show jumpers such as Nino des Buissonets (Steve Geurdat), Molly Mallone V (Bertrum Allen), Diva II (Ben Maher), Paddock du Plessis (Timothée Anciaume) and Oh D’Eole (Gregory Wathelet), to name only a small handful. With more than 45 new CSI winners in 2014, this is almost a third of his progeny performing on the international scene.
 
Dam-sire, Quidam de Revel, produced more than 180 approved sons and holds the position of 2015 World # 11 jumping sire. Well known offspring are Bianca D’Amaury, Tlaloc la Silla (Dollar de la Pierre), Quite Easy, Quite Capitol, Quidam’s Rubin, Quasimodo Z. Guidam, Nabab de Reve, Quinar, VDL Groep Verdi, Narcotique de Muze IV, Kyraleen and many more.
 

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Up To You

By on August 31, 2015 in Imported Semen, Showjumping

Up To You is one of the best young stallions of his generation. He is a modern horse who boasts the quality of canter inherited from his father, and the strength and blood inherited from his dam line.
 
 

Performance

 
In 2013 Up To You qualified for the 5 year old French Championship final. The following year he was the highest ranked 6 year old.
 
There are high hopes for this young stallion to follow in his family’s footsteps.
 

Pedigree

 
Up To You’s sire, Calvaro, jumped at top international Grand Prix level with the likes of Jos Lansink and John Whitaker. He finished 8th individually in the European Championships at Mannheim 1997, won the GP of Hickstead CSIO, the Nations Cup of Aachen and was 5th in the GP of Maastricht, he was also 2nd in the GP of Valkenswaard and the World Cup GPs of Bologne and sHertogenbosch. In 2000, with John Whitaker, he competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Thanks to the success of his offspring, Calvaro is the World #34 jumping sire for 2015.

Dam-sire, Olisco, had a hugely successful career in the USA, a World Cup finalist with Michael Matz, he was the sire of many good winners, including Kraque Boom, who won the European title at Windsor in 2009 and became a member of the French team, with Kevin Staut.

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Avanti Amorous Archie

By on July 25, 2014 in Dressage, Eventing, Irish Draught, Showing, Showjumping

 
Avanti Amorous Archie has proven himself to be a formidable sire to both jumpers and show horses. He has it all, temperament, conformation, movement and pedigree. Even Her Majesty the Queen of England has included him in her breeding program.
 
 

Performance

 
Avanti Amorous Archie passed inspection at 2 years and 10 months and went into the IDHS(GB) Grade One Register. He is a show champion and is at present competing in Affiliated Dressage and has 189 BD points. He has also hunted for 3 seasons and does Cross Country.

In 2013 Archie won the IDHS(GB) Stallion Performance Award. He holds a Silver Merit for his own performance record, the only UK bred/standing stallion to achieve this. He also has a Gold Merit for his Showing progeny.
 
 

Pedigree

 
Archie’s pedigree lists a string of top producers.

He is by the Gold Merit Show Jumping Stallion Crosstown Dancer, whose sire, Flagmount Diamond, and grand-sire, King of Diamonds both produced numerous top Show Jumpers, including Nick Skelton’s International A Grade ride, Hopes are High (x Flagmount Diamond), and Rodrigo Pessoa’s Special Envoy (x King of Diamonds).

Archie is out of prolific County Show winning mare Avanti Racey Gracie, by Snowford Bellman. Her pedigree contains the legendary Irish Draught stallions Slievenamon and Skippy.
 

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Van Gogh

By on January 29, 2014 in All, Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

An excellent modern all-round stallion who brings an outstanding jump, as well as superb movement and good looks.

Performance

Van Gogh was the undisputed KWPN performance test champion of 2005. This son of Numero Uno was not only rewarded for his great jumping skills but also his fantastic movement. Take-off and technique were rewarded with 8.5, scope with 9.0 and his incredible canter with 9.5. The stallion performance test report states that Van Gogh shows strong movement in walk, trot and canter, that he jumps with a good take-off and develops lots of scope.

He is currently competing very successfully at international Grand Prix level under Marco Kutscher. The 2015 show season was a particular success with Van Gogh winning the GCT GP in Valkenswaard, the CSI5* LA Masters GP followed the CSI5* Hong Kong GP 2016. These great performances resulted in this combination being preliminary nominated for the 2016 Olympics in RIO.

In 2013 Van Gogh was ranked number 2 KWPN stallion.

Pedigree

Van Gogh is by the superb Preferent stallion Numero Uno. Numero Uno proved himself as a competitor, and now continues to prove himself as a formidable sire of jumpers. He is the 2015 WBFSH #30 stallion.

Van Gogh’s damline originates in the mare Miesje. In addition to his successful full sisters, this breeding family produced several international show jumping and dressage horses. Some examples are the spectacular jumper Der Senaat III (Abdel Said) and the impressive KWPN stallion Charmeur (Emmelie Scholtens).

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Ustinov

By on January 24, 2014 in All, Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

This exceptional stallion has proved himself as a serious competitor as well as a sire of top class competition horses.
 
 
 

Performance

 
Ustinov was named KWPN Stallion Champion in 2004 and in 2015 he was awarded ‘Keur’ status by the KWPN.

With German rider Caroline Müller, Ustinov competed successfully at international shows such as Moorsele (B), Münster (Ger), Verden (Ger) and Neustadt Dosse (Ger).
 

Pedigree

 
Ustinov’s great exterior and jumping qualities are deeply anchored in his pedigree. His sire is the show jumping legend, Libero H. This son of Landgraf I was the winner of 51 international competitions including 10 World Cup competitions, 12 Grand Prix’s and 4 Dutch National championships. He is also the sire of more than 80 grand-prix show jumping horses

Ustinov’s dam sire, Nimmerdor, produced over 60 international show jumpers as well as over 50 approved sons.
 

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Numero Uno

By on January 21, 2014 in All, Dressage, Eventing, Imported Semen, Showjumping

This Preferent stallion proved himself in the competition arena and continues to prove himself as a sire of champions.

Performance

Numero Uno completed his performance test triumphantly: he received a 9.0 for canter and scored an average of 8.5 for jumping components. His explosive takeoff earned him 9.0 points.

He went on to have a very successful show jumping career with European Champion, Marco Kutscher, with whom he placed in the top three internationally about 25 times.

In February 2013, Numero Uno joined the ranks of a very select group: KWPN preferent stallions. At age 16, he is by far the youngest among them.

Pedigree

Numero Uno’s sire, Libero H, is one of the most influential stallions in both sport and breeding. He was the winner of 51 international competitions including 10 World Cup competitions, 12 Grand Prix’s and 4 Dutch National Championships. He is also the sire of more than 80 grand-prix show jumping horses.

Numero Uno’s dam, Jolanda, like the Olympic show jumper Lux, is by Lord Calando. The mother line continues via the well known stallion Furnese to the mare Fernsicht (Ladykiller xx), who is a full sister to the reputable stallion Lorenz.

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