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About Calvaro V
Calvaro V is a Grey Holsteiner Verband showjumping gelding foaled in 1988.
Calvaro V was a Holsteiner gelding from Germany, born in 1988. Bred from the Holsteiner Verband studbook, his sire Cantus and dam Valetta VI endowed him with strong genetics, contributing to his competitive spirit. Partnered with Swiss rider Willi Melliger, Calvaro V excelled in show jumping, famously winning an Olympic silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games. In 2003, he was celebrated for his performances and influence in the equestrian world.
His stamp — performance traits
Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.
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Holsteiner Verband
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Sources
- Holsteiner Verband
- Haras des Coudrettes
- The Horse Magazine
- olympedia.org
- jumpernation.com
- fr.wikipedia.org
- wikipedia.org
- gfeweb.com
- gelding-doctrine-move
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