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FATHER: Big Star

Big Star is one of the world’s top show jumping horses, a two-time Olympic champion with Nick Skelton (team gold in London 2012 and individual gold in Rio 2016). KWPN Horse of the Year 2012 and winner of CSI4*/5* Grand Prix events (Antwerp, Aachen, Hamburg, Piazza di Roma), he passes on his athleticism and excellent temperament to his offspring.

Son of Quick Star (WBFSH No. 3 sire in 2013, sire of internationally successful horses, including those ridden by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum) and grandson of Galoubet A (winner of 19 Grand Prix events, sire of Baloubet du Rouet). His dam, Stella, a 7/8 Anglo-Arabian, also competed internationally under Nelson Pessoa.

FATHER OF MOTHER: Acorado

Acorado I (1994–2001) was an iconic German stallion, winner of the Bundeschampionat for 5-year-olds and a top performer up to 1.40 m. A son of Acord II out of Corrado I, he left a lasting mark on the breeding program with over 300 offspring, including many high-level horses, despite his untimely death at the age of 7.