Galoubet on 2009 List of Top German Jumping Sires!

The 2009 FN Zuchtwertschätzung (Breeding Value Statistic for German Warmbloods) has been published. Galoubet A not only makes the elite German list, which is compromised of only the top one-percent of jumping stallions, but he ties for first place for his breeding value based on his offsprings' competition records! And when you are using a stallion for breeding, what his offspring can do is what really counts. You can see his ranking (tied with Heartbreaker and Lupicor) under the TSP value. Fantastic!

Obviously, as Galoubet is Gabriella's sire, this is wonderful news. Not too bad for a deceased French stallion! You can see the complete results by clicking on the highlighted text above.

Olympic Showjumper Abdullah

Gabriella's damsire is the famous grey Trakenher stallion, Abdullah. Recently honored as one of the top 50 Horses of the Century by the Chronicle of the Horse and inducted into the Showjumpers Hall of Fame, Abdullah is best remembered for his brilliant clear round in the 1984 Olympics--clinching the gold medal for the US Team. He and his rider, Conrad Homefield, went on to win an individual silver medal in the Games. Other international career highlights include the 1985 World Cup Showjumping Winner and 1986 World Team gold and individual silver medals.

Galoubet A Champion Selle Français Stallion

Gabriella's sire, Galoubet A, was a legendary stallion both as an international showjumper and as the sire of grand prix horses (including the international superstar Baloubet du Rouet).

In four years of competition Galoubet A placed either first or second in 22 starts at international level Grand Prix or Prix de Nations.

He was named the Champion of France in 1977, 1979 & 1982.

To learn more click on the purple text above (Hamilton Farms) or click on the picture to go to the Horse Magazine's "Great Sires" article on Galoubet.

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