Dakar is a well developed appealing grey stallion with a large and powerful canter that contributes to his notable scope.
His sire, Cardento, is well known having won silver at the European Championships, the World Championships and at the Olympics in 2004.
Legendary grandsire Nimmerdor was honored as ‘Stallion of the Century’. Continuing in his mare-line we come to the Grand Prix jumping stallion Silbersee, sire of Spender S; and Calypso II, sire of world renowned Contender.
Dakar’s dam line exemplifies quality. Mother Nisolde ‘keur’, was the 3-year old Champion of the CK Groningen. She is also dam of the approved stallion Boss (Champion of the stallion approvals), Sunsolde (international jumper and Swedish Junior Champion), and Anisolde (the Reserve Champion of the 5-year old jumping horses). Granddam Isolde (also Champion of the CK Groningen) was designated ‘Keur, Preferent and Prestatie’ with the international offspring: Magnum, Candide and Alfalfa.
Dakar is an impressive jumper and shows he has much power and scope and a good jumping technique.
Dakar passed his performance test brilliantly. He received for example an 8,5 for his great scope and an 8 for self carriage, canter, rideability, attitude and potential as jumping horse.
His first foals are expected in 2012.
Expected breeding value: 160
Dakar: For proven genetics and performance abilities.