Nicaella ♀ †

About Nicaella

Nicaella is a (died 2012) Alezan Selle Français showjumping broodmare foaled in 1935, by The Last Orange.

Nicaella's progeny includes at least two notable offspring: Baron de Chantepie, born in 1989, and Bel Avenir, born in 1945 with sire L'Avenir. However, specific competition achievements of these offspring, particularly Baron de Chantepie, in top-level showjumping events are sparse and may be derived from genealogical records rather than performance data, limiting a clearer assessment of Nicaella's direct impact on competitive sport.

Own record: Nicaella was a distinguished Selle Français broodmare born in 1935 in France. Her sire was the noted stallion The Last Orange. Nicaella's registration in the Selle Français studbook marks her as part of France's reputable breeding lineage, significant in showjumping circles despite the absence of her own competitive record. This lack of competition results suggests she primarily served as a broodmare, rather than a competitor, contributing to the development of the studbook. The historical context of Nicaella's breeding era places her in the formative years of the Selle Français breed, a time when French horse breeding was focused on developing warmbloods with versatility and strength, suitable for showjumping and other equestrian sports. Although information about her breeder is not detailed, her inclusion in the studbook solidifies her contribution to the genetic pool that would influence future generations of jumpers.

Dam appearing in 4 pedigree(s) — profiled to complete lineage.

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