Burggraaf

Burggraaf has an extremerly high jumping index of 152 points. He shows a lot of scope over a pole and is producing a lot of fine young talent on the continent who are all displaying exceptional ability.

Breeding

Loanda, Burggraaf’s dam is out of a unique Holsteiner breeding line (stamm: 7126) who produced Accord I, Accord II, Acobat I to IV, Arico, Fra Diavolo, Chicago, Freeman and Cordon Bleu. Her sire is the famous sports horse producer, Cor de la Bryere. He is one of the most important sires in modern showjumping. His progeny have accumulated over £1.5 million in prize money in Germany alone. He has sired over 50 approved sons and state premium mares including Corrado I, sire of Condios; Cavalier Royale, sire of many of Ireland’s top jumpers including Garronturton Lady, King Cavalier, Herritage Charlton and Gandini Stardust VI; VDL Corland and BockmansCordalme Z sire of Couleur Rubin

Performance

Burggraaf was very successful in the heavier classes of the National Stallion Competition, of which he won the finals and six of the seven rounds. Later he was an International showjumper with Roelof Bril; they cleared the 2.10m during the puissance of Indoor Brabant in 1991 and in 1993 they were reserve champion of the 1.40 class for KWPN stallions.

Progeny

Burggraaf is at the top of the Dutch showjumping index and has more than 30 approved sons including International jumpers: Burggravin, Procops Dumbo, Sublieft, Hevalietje, Jumper and Graaf. Burggraaf also produces offspring with a lot of movement. An example is the Grand Prix dressage horse Florijn ridden by Dennis Callin (USA). He also has many offspring who are ster and keur, and many of his mares have won national mare shows.

Pedigree

Dancarina- Breeder:Mr P Rust

Lillibet Breeder: P J Lilligton

Breeder- Caledonia Sport Horses