Carthago Chicago

Biography

Carthago Chicago is athletic, elastic, light on his feet and full of presence, with the trainable and kind Silvester temperament. He brings exceptional bloodlines to British breeding. His sire, Silvester, is one of the most successful and consistent breeding stallions. Silvester is a son of the leading jumping sire Carthago. Carthago was successful in many international competitions, including the Olympic Games of 1996 and 2000. He won the Nations Cup three times and many Grand Prix. Carthago Chicago’s dam, Call Girl, is by Broadstone Chicago and out of the former champion show horse Daytona (wins at RIHS, AHS and BSH Championships). Daytona is by Demonstrator who is one of Great Britain’s leading sires of proven competition horses in all disciplines. He has won nationally and Internationally at Grand Prix level dressage. The quality and consistency of this bloodline is also shown by Carthago Chicago’s four full sisters who were all awarded BEF Elite scores at the Futurity Evaluations. Carthago Chicago is proving to be a great sire on a wide range of mares, crossing well with warmbloods and TB lines. He has also had great success crossing with smaller ponies, adding height, movement and quality. Viewing is welcomed at WG Stud to see Carthago Chicago, a selection of his progeny and his sire Silvester. Fresh and chilled semen available from WG Stud.