Channo

Biography

This exciting young showjumping stallion prospect stands out for his masculine presence, powerful uphill canter, exceptional scope, carefulness, and excellent technique over a fence. By Chacco-Blue—for many years one of the world’s leading showjumping sires—he combines proven international performance genetics with modern sport-horse quality. Chacco-Blue himself placed 3rd in the Aachen Grand Prix and is the sire of elite jumpers including European Champion Explosion W (Ben Maher/GBR), plus top-level performers such as Chalou (Emanuele Gaudiano/ITA), Calisto Blue (Daniel Deußer) and VDL Groep Miss Untouchable (Leopold van Asten/NED). The dam, Think as Picobello Z, has already produced multiple successful sport horses. Her sire Tinka’s Boy, ridden by Markus Fuchs (SUI), was one of the most successful international showjumpers of his era, winning the World Cup Final 2001 (Gothenburg) and achieving top placings in World Cup Finals and major Grand Prix classes worldwide. His championship record includes Individual Silver at the 1999 European Championships (Hickstead),Team Silver at the 2000 Olympic Games (Sydney), and Team Bronze at the 2003 European Championships (Donaueschingen). Further strengthened through T’Is Voltaire, Canadian River and Major de la Cour, the pedigree traces to the renowned Holsteiner line 569, known for producing numerous licensed stallions and international showjumping horses.