Kilimandjaro Semilly

Biography

Kilimandjaro: modern showjumping stallion with Heartbreaker, Baloubet du Rouet and Carthago bloodlines Kilimandjaro combines the proven showjumping genetics of Heartbreaker, Baloubet du Rouet, and Carthago, making him an excellent option for breeders looking to produce modern sport horses. This pedigree also allows easy crossings with broodmares by Diamant de Semilly or Le Tot de Semilly. He stands out for his striking, modern type, with a good back, long neck, and well-angled shoulders. Over fences, he shows a top technique that blends suppleness, energy, carefulness, and powerful hindquarters—ideal traits for producing athletic, reactive, commercial showjumping prospects. Kilimandjaro is homozygous DW20, which means he can reliably pass on this colour-related genetic trait—useful for breeders aiming to add colour to their offspring. Pedigree: Action-Breaker x Baloubet du Rouet x Carthago (via Colman) Sire: Action-Breaker (Heartbreaker) His sire, Action-Breaker, is an outstanding international performer and 3rd in the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix of Aachen. Ranked among the world’s top stallions, he notably sired Ben Maher’s star Point Break and brings the highly valued blood of the legendary Heartbreaker. Dam line: Baloubet du Rouet and Carthago, from Holstein line 162 Kilimandjaro’s dam combines two major foundation sires—Baloubet du Rouet and Carthago—through Colman. She descends from Holstein damline 162, one of the most prestigious lines in the breed. Proven producer: successful siblings His dam has also produced: Deep Sea Semilly – ISO 145 at 6 years old, later placed in CSI3* Don’t Stop Semilly – ISO 153 at just 8 years old with a junior rider Isfandiyar Semilly – 7th at the 2024 French 6-Year-Old Championship; double clear at the WBFSH World Breeding Championship in Valkenswaard; ISO 139 Type, technique, and breeding recommendations Kilimandjaro is a light, modern type. Once fully mature, he is expected to be mid-sized—neither too heavy nor too light. He has a strong back and very good back movement over the jump, with well laid-back shoulders and powerful hindquarters. He has plenty of blood and is naturally careful and reactive, especially with his front-leg technique. He shares the same jumping qualities as his brother Don’t Stop Semilly, with potentially even more strength. Suggested crosses: - Use with tall, strong mares to produce lighter foals and add blood, reactivity, and carefulness - Use with mid-sized or lighter mares to produce modern, athletic offspring with a sport-horse type Colour genetics: homozygous DW20 For breeders looking to add colour, Kilimandjaro is homozygous DW20, increasing the likelihood of passing this trait on to his offspring.